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Ulrich Zwingli

  • 7 page paper

A 7 page paper on Ulrich Zwingli and the Reformation of the catholic religion. The paper is basically a life and times work on Zwingli, but details his involvement in the Reformation and his thoughts and disputes with Martin Luther. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

During the Reformation era, persecution of women whom the Catholic Church perceived to be 'witches' was at an all-time high. This 12 page paper examines sociopolitical issues from that time as well as specific theological views on witchery and witchcraft. It is argued that fear and ignorance towards women (i.e., 'the transformation of the witch ...

A 6 page paper discussing the role of humanistic thought in the Reformation. Many believe 'humanism' to be an arrogance embodied in an attitude that reflects the 1970s attitude of the 'I'm OK, you're OK' ilk. Most of those would be incredulous to learn that humanism, far from being an arrogance of single ...

A 3 page paper which examines whether or not the term “Mohammedanism” is a valid interpretation of Islam and considers the Muslim daily worship ritual and its significance. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page analysis of Madeleine Biardeau's Hinduism: The Anthropology of a Civilization and Gavin Flood's An introduction to Hinduism. Both of these books have the same purpose-to give a historical and thematic survey of Hinduism; however, despite this similarity in purpose the books are quite different. Biardeau's book is quite scholarly and gives a ...

This 10 page report discusses the issues surrounding alleged satanic ritual abuse. Does it happen? How often? What are the ramifications for both the survivor and the accuded? These questions, as well as the issue of “recovered” memories are discussed. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

Zen Disciplines

  • 8 page paper

In Buddhism, Zen is meditation. It is separate from other forms of Buddhism in that it's central tenet is the practice of meditation, rather than adherence to a particular scripture or doctrine. Within the Zen discipline there are the sects of Soto and Rinzai. This 8 page paper explores the practice of Zen Buddhism and the ...

Anne Hutchinson

  • 5 page paper

In 5 pages the author discusses Anne Hutchinson. Why did the Puritan rule of Massachusetts consider Anne Hutchinson to be a threat? Anne Hutchinson was seen as a dissident. She was a paradigm to other dissidents. The Puritan rulers were afraid of Anne Hutchinson. They could not condone her argument against them. ...

Secularism

  • 6 page paper

This 6 page paper addresses the subject of secularism in the Middle East. The term is defined and analyzed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

Easter and Solstice

  • 5 page paper

This 5 page report discusses the decline and the increase of two holidays in America. While Easter was once one of the most important Christian holidays of the year, in many ways it has declined to an event to support the candy industry. Solstice celebrations (both winter and summer) have gained in popularity, ...

A 4 essay on Alan Brinkley's book 'Voices of Protest' that examines the protest movement against the policies of the Roosevelt administration during the Great Depression that was led by the US Senator from Louisiana Huey P. Long and Charles E. Coughlin, a Catholic priest from a suburb of Detroit. Brinkley maintains that Long and Coughlin ...

A 5 page paper looking at this famous seventeenth-century sermon by Samuel Danforth in terms of its complex function. On the literal level, it functions as a condemnation of the behavior of the lapsed churchgoers of Danforth’s day; on a figurative level, it compares the wilderness of the soul to the wilderness surrounding the Puritan ...

A 10 page research paper that argues that human energy circles can be used to dissipate pollution. The author supports the argument using scientific evidence supporting energy transfers, including recent discovery of a “fifth force” of energy. The author compares the scientific evidence on energy transfers to ancient Eastern (Buddhism/Hinduism) and Western ...

A 2 page discussion of the book, “In the Pattern of God’s Truth,” by Frank Gaeblein. In this book the author is addressing the concern that too often people do not truly understand the Word of God because they are relying on others for the reading and the interpretation of God’s Word, which is truth. The book discusses these ...

A 3 page paper which presents an overview of the basic tenets of Hinduism, with frequent quotations from the Bhagavad-Gita ('Song Celestial') to provide further insight into the religion and its principles. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the human nature theories of Martin Luther, John Locke, and Thomas Paine affected their political theories. While each man lived in a different place and time, the essential beliefs that insist that truth and the inherent needs of human nature should be incorporated into politics, remains primarily the same. Bibliography lists sources.

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 2 page analysis of the significance of the title 'The Temple,' which Herbert used for his collection of ecclesiastical poetry. The writer argues that Herbert constructs his 'temple,' not with mortar and stone, but with words‹metaphor, simile and rhyme. Yet, his construction is just as concrete as any that has survived the centuries‹as well ...

A 10 page research paper that examines the Christology in Jurgen Moltmann's book The Way of Jesus Christ: Christology in Messianic Dimensions. The writer uses multiple sources to present an overview of Moltmann's theological perspective and argues that Moltmann presents an intriguing and inspiring book that offers some new areas to be explored by Christological ...

Jesus as Counselor

  • 6 page paper

A 6 page paper that discusses Jesus as a psychological counselor. Issues addressed include methods and techniques used by Jesus, in dealing people and their unique situations and problems. Jesus was an entity that can never be completely copied for he was a creature we cannot even begin to truly comprehend. But he was a man who gives ...

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 10 page analysis of historian A.T. Fear¹s work on the Visigothic influence in the early Christian Church. This book highlights the lives of several 'Visigothic Fathers' and thereby gives insight into the significance of this era. No additional sources cited.

Four Noble Truths

  • 9 page paper

Buddhism has spread throughout the world and, like many religions, has been moderated to fit the needs and histories of the particular people for whom the lessons of the Buddha are to be heard. However it may change, there are fundamental principles that have remained as the foundation of the Buddhist philosophy. The ...

The stories, myths and legends of the Gaelic people are, for the most part, not very well known in North America. This gap in our cultural literacy is unfortunate, for the Celtic peoples developed a rich and fascinating tradition of legends and myths. The Mythological Cycle is a collective term for those stories ...

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