Essays and Research Papers on Religion & Political Issues

A 4 page look at how the Church has criticized the government for putting politics before the welfare of children and their families. The involvement of specific religious leaders, the role of charity & justice, and the importance of taking a stronger stance on social reform are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 11 page research paper exploring the various arguments for and against the ordination of women. The writer reviews the issue in terms of canonical, political and spiritual arguments, and explores these arguments on historical, present and future terms. The writer focuses on various opinions including feminist, orthodox Roman Catholic, Episcopal, and others. ...

A 7 page paper on the controversial issue of womens' ordination. The writer is particularly concerned with the impact that mid-1990's statement made by Pope John Paul II had on the topic ('I declare that the church has no authority whatsoever to confer priestly ordination on women and that this judgment is to be definitively ...

This 10 page paper discusses possible feminist perspectives regarding the Holy Spirit, the third person in the Trinity. Biblical verses are presented along with a perspective from the feminist activist's point of view. Feminism today lacks the unifying precepts of the 1970s, even so, the activist today would take issue with many of the descriptions ...

5 pages in length. Church leaders are often the first place parishioners go to seek help in a crisis. However, a poorly trained clergyman can do more damage than good if the guidance offered stems from ignorance or lack of knowledge. The writer discusses how comprehensive training is crucial in order for ...

This 7 page paper discusses the how the European Renaissance was responsible for the Protestantism of Calvinism and Lutheranism and reform within the Catholic Church. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper talks about the concept in general, with a focus on the U.S. and Israel. Several explanations are explored. Topics such as globalization, spousal abuse and personality traits are included in context of this broad subject. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page paper reviewing journal articles discussing the disorder. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has been thought to be rare until only recently, but it is estimated to hold at least 2 million hostages. Characterized by obsessive thoughts that drive the compulsion to act in a self-prescribed manner, the manifestations of the disorder are ...

5 pages in length. As 1998 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as proclaimed by the General Assembly of the United Nations, there is significant question as to whether or not the written manifesto addresses the issue of human dignity as well as it was meant to do. ...

A 9 page research paper on the effects of religious beliefs on the human mind. The writer posits that religious dogma leads to war, based on the conception of being 'chosen.' This human concept is drawn on the ideal that any single group within the human collection of 'God's children' is better than ...

This 6 page report discusses euthanasia a Christian viewpoint and determines that, as a Christian, euthanasia should not be considered an option. For Christians and non-Christians alike, euthanasia is a complex issue. For those who embrace the Christian belief system, only God has the authority to determine when a human being will live or die. ...

A 5 page paper which discusses the prolonged aspects of dying which is often associated with cancer, in combination with a Christian faith. Several examples of cases of cancer and Christians are offered up to illustrate how different people view the reality of cancer, prolonged death, faith, and suffering. It is important to understand that even the strongest of ...

A 6 page paper that discusses the various concerns of the Christian counselor. Method used by traditional researchers and psychologists are discussed. In addition we compare these strategies to the counseling techniques of Jesus who was perhaps, the greatest counselor ever in existence. Unfortunately, due to Jesus’ unique spiritual existence, we can never hope to truly understand his techniques ...

A 12 page research paper that examines the differences and similarities between the First Great Awakening for US religious observance, which occurred in the eighteenth century, and the Second Great Awakening, which occurred a century later. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

16 pages in length. "The Social Contract", on the text that all men are born free and equal, regards the State as a contract in which individuals surrender none of their natural rights, but rather agree for the protection of them. Most remarkable in this projected republic was the provision to banish aliens to the ...

9 pages in length. The Roman Catholic Church has both stood in the way of, as well as promoted, Brazil's development and modernization. It can be argued that the Church's influence is quite considerable in that it represents the most important social institution with the singular exception of family. The significance of ...

The world of Homer's Odyssey was ruled by a conglomerate of Gods who saw little need to assess human conduct outside of intervening for personal gratification and entertainment. Jesus, on the other hand, took on the 'mortal coil' in order to teach, to bring to mankind both instructions on conduct and hope for a better reality. This 5 ...

This 5 page paper reveals that the crusades greatly impacted the growth of Western Civilization through increased contact with the East, the opening up of new trade markets, the Arab influence on styles and customs, and changes in military practice. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This five-page-paper discusses the views of the Roman Catholic Church regarding the research on the human embryo. Scientists have discovered a way to grow human tissue and body parts using stem cells from human embryos. The Catholic Church is against the practice and wants it stopped. Bibliography lists three sources.

This five-page-paper presents a discussion on the issue of feminism in the churches today. Included in the discussion are suggestions on how to introduce feminism into the adult education programs of the churches in America. Bibliography lists four sites.

A 10 page paper that explores the history of the conflict between Israel and Palestine. The causes of and the effects of religious conflicts between nations are both social and political. The conflicts are about authority, cultural practices, national boundaries, and personal sovereignty. The writer provides a brief historical timeline of events between 1922 and ...

A 7 page overview of the issue of homosexuality and same sex marriages under Church doctrine. Maintains that while the majority of Americans are not in support of homosexuality, Church doctrine is moving toward that acceptance. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of this heated argument. Both sides of the issue are adequately explored. The ACLU's position is explained. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 15-page paper that reviews John Updike's 1975 novel entitled A Month of Sundays and examines the greed and scandal that marked the world of evangelism in the decade following its publication. The humor and ambiguity of A Month of Sundays is discussed, followed by a discussion of the practices of televangelists Oral Roberts, ...

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the work and expounds on it. Religion is discussed as it pertains to women. Bibliography lists 3 sources.