Religious Experience
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The challenge in defining the religious experience is in placing the role of a Supreme Personal Being. Traditional religions continue to meet the needs of a majority of the population, while the alternative views have gained credence over time. The existence of a supreme being, or 'God' is essential to the moral and ethical belief systems found most commonly. This 5 page paper argues that religious experience can also be defined outside the bounds of a Supreme Personal Being. Ann Besant, a seventeenth century philosopher sets an example for the realization of a strong religious experience that grows out of a belief in a Supreme Being into a religious experience based on secular humanism. The philosophers Kant and Kierkegard also addressed the issue of a belief, and, or, experience with a Supreme Being as non-essential to deep religious conviction. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Evolution Verses Creationism: A Comparison of the Arguments Presented in Two Different World Wide Web Sites
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A 5 page comparison of the information presented at two separate World Wide Web sites devoted to the topics of evolutionism verses creationism. Provides a detailed listing of the material offered at each site and concludes that while neither is a conclusive answer to the origin and development of life, each offers an interesting perspective to the question. No additional sources are listed.
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Major Issues Regarding Race, Sexual Violence, Religion, and Corporate Control of the Media
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This 10 page report discusses five separate issues : the social construction of race; sexual violence against women as well as the marginalization of those with “alternative” lifestyles; what religion is; the role of religion in the conflict between Tibet-China and Israel-Palestine; and, the corporate domination of the media. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Women: How Their Roles are Designed by Patriarchy
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A 23 page research paper on the particular methods employed by patriarchy to “design” aspects of women’s lives, with focus on England. The writer presents research and discussion in two overlapping categories: societal roles and religion, and education and literature. The writer presents specific programs established for women during the Enlightenment era, with consideration for how those designs are still used today. Bibliography lists 19 sources.
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Patricia O'Connell Killen's Finding Our Voices
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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.
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The Age Of The Common Man
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5 pages in length. The span of years between the 1820s and the 1840s has come to be known as The Age of the Common Man, an historical period in time in which many important changes took place in American society with regard to political, economical and social concerns. Indeed, one of the most critical aspects of this particular era was the fact that political reforms were designed as a means by which to place more power into hands of the common man; however, these designs were not without counter movements that attempted to impede such progress. Religion, too, played an integral role in the overall establishment of social shaping and reformation, as did the changing role of family and women's traditional place within the social structure. Additionally, the growth of immigration and the slave system had made their way to the forefront of American concern. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Women in American Religion
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A 5 page review of 'Women in American Religion' by Janet Wilson James. No additional sources cited.
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Women In The Protestant Religion / 1900-1940
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A 5 page paper discussing women and how their image changed within the Protestant church in the early part of the twentieth century according to the article 'From sainthood to submission' by Marty Nesselbush Green. Women were once revered as holy and pure individuals. They were deemed more spiritual than men. Then changes occurred and the women became nothing more than housewives. Women are still fighting the results of those changes.
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Women in United States History
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7 pages in length. Takes a look at women throughout the 1600’s through the 1900’s in regards to religion, domesticity, sexuality. Also examines women in prison, and women and alcohol in the 1800’s. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Book Of Genesis / Its Influence on Our Culture
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A 5 page essay exploring the impact of the stories in the Book of Genesis on our culture. The writer discusses how authors such as Thornton, Wilder, & Faulkner have been influenced in some way by the Book Of Genesis. Three sources.
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Notes on “John Winthrop’s Christian Experience”
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A 5 page paper evaluating and discussing this piece written by John Winthrop, a Puritan governor. It is compared in the paper to the style of Winthrop’s account of the hearings of Anne Hutchinson that eventually culminated in Mrs. Hutchinson being excommunicated from the church and exiled from the colony. Winthrop’s personal accounts were written by a man who was far too aware of his own shortcomings; his account of the Hutchinson proceedings were written by one with no shortcomings at all. No additional sources.
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Witchcraft and the Influences on Western Culture
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This 9 page paper considers the nature of witchcraft and the influences on Western culture. In particular, this paper focuses first on the Salem Witch Trials, and then the Wiccan traditions, and how anti-Wiccan sentiments began first in Europe during the Crusades. This paper also considers modern versions of the witch trials, arguing that modern perspectives on the Wiccan traditions have created definable prejudices against modern day paganism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Women & Christian Witch Hunts During The Reformation
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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 from wanton woman to bad wife') led to much of the scare and confusion. A final section also compares the persecution of women as witches during the Reformation with that of Jewish people during the same period. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Cold War's Impact Upon Religion
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5 pages in length. The post-Cold War era was instrumental in implementing a resurgence of religious politics; however, even though this rebirth was to take place, there was still a great deal of speculation as to the extent religion would effectively interchange with liberal democracy. The writer discusses the impact the Cold War had upon religion. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Role Of Religion In The Concept Of Blame
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A 6 page overview of the expectations of religion and how those expectations are imposed. Discusses Christ and his Crucifixion and the reasons the Jewish people have held the blame for that crucifixion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Luther, Locke, and Paine: Human Nature and Political Theory
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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.
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Elizabeth Johnson/ Feminist Theological Discourse
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A 5 page analysis of the opening chapters of Elizabeth A. Johnson's book She Who Is: The Mystery of God in Feminist Theological Discourse. Johnson's argument is reasoned, articulate and persuasive. By drawing on historical sources, particularly the writing of Thomas Aquinas, she demonstrates that classical theology has long been predicated on a stance that relegates women to the outskirts of religious and society. No additional sources cited.
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Significance of the Covenant in Theology
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This 8 page paper delves into the topic of covenants and how it relates to the Old and New Testaments. Several Old Testament covenants are outlined. The significance of virgin marriage and circumcision are explored through Old Testament theology. The New Testament, as the new covenant, is outlined and the significance of the church in Christianity is explained. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Importance Of The Old Testament To Understanding Basic Theology
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A 17 page paper that provides an overview of the issues related to the challenges of the veracity of the Old Testament and relates these to a basic understanding of modern Christian theology. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Toward An Old Testament Theology: Walter Kaiser on the Challenges and Motivations
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the first 10 chapters of Walter Kaiser's book Toward An Old Testament Theology. This paper relates the perspectives of Kaiser, which outline the difficulties and motivations that have served to define the pursuit of this theological focus, including the promise of God as the defining center of the Old Testament. No additional sources cited.
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Walter Kaiser's Toward An Old Testament Theology
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the central arguments in Walter Kaiser's book Toward an Old Testament Theology and considers the implications and benefits derived from his perspective. This paper considers the strengths and weaknesses in Kaiser's theological perspective.
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Grace, Righteousness And Faith
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A 20 page paper that discusses a number of aspects of theology, specifically the understanding of grace and righteousness by faith. Martin Luther began the Reformation in the early 16th century because he disagreed with a number of issues. One of the primary issues had to do with the definition of justification. He also disagreed that one was required to do good works in order to be saved. This essay discusses the issues of justification, grace alone, faith alone, Christ alone and righteousness. Different perspectives are presented: Roman Catholic theology; Neo-Orthodox theology; and Orthodox Reformed theology. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Theology / Beliefs In God, Gods, & Other Spirits
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A 4 page essay on such theological concepts as : animism, dualism, monism, polytheism, etc; The writer defines each term and discusses which groups (Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, etc;) were/are adherents..as well as how they each practice their respective religions. No Bibliography.
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A Theological Reflection
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A 5 page paper which discusses and critiques the book “A Theological Reflection,” by Avery Dulles. Dulles book examines the position of the Catholic church today, in relationship to the vocation of the priest. He argues that the Second Vatican Council of the Catholic church has caused the priesthood to be looked upon with less faith and with less spirituality. His book is written deeply, as well as simply, presenting the reader with numerous issues to ponder. No additional sources cited.
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Moral Theology/Catholic Church
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A 9 page research paper that examines the current theological thinking in regards to morality as it is expressed through the Catholic Church. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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'Holiness' in 20th Century Christian Theology
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A 10 page research paper that deals with the topic of 'holiness' as an attribute of the divine. Throughout history, humanity has had a sense that divine force was at work in the universe. The power of nature and the awesome spectacle of life and death caused primitive peoples to tremble at the power of that they attributed to divine forces. Christianity has traditionally stressed the loving and benevolent nature of God as exhibited by Jesus of Nazareth. The writer argues that the clearest way for the ordinary person to apprehend the holy nature of God is to see its reflection in sanctified individuals. This perspective is compared to others, such as those of Barth and Otto. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
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Christology: Historical & Theological Perspective
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A 10 page paper that explains numerous aspects included in Christology. Sections include: different definitions of Christology, including the early councils that helped solidify an understanding of Christ; the Resurrection and how these beliefs affect understanding of salvation; soteriology with an explanation of numerous terms used and final comments regarding controversies that still exist. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Integration Of Psychology And Theology
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A 10 page research essay discussing the how and why psychology and theology, or religion, should be integrated. Beginning with some statements and citations about the integration of science and religion, or theology, and moving into specific examples of the integration of religion and psychology, the writer offers evidence from the literature to support the premise these two should be integrated. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Jewish Theocracy / Social & Theological Plurality
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A 5 page discussion on the success of the Jewish community's focus on bringing theological and social plurality to the world community and how the church has developed because of the horrors of the Holocaust. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Theology
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In 6 pages the author discusses theology. Practices and procedures of theology, which includes, moral theology; ecclesiology; rules of canonical right; eschatology; apolology; bible; sacraments and liturgy; ministry; pastoral theology; revelation and other such theological themes, are used on a daily basis. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Vatican Attitudes Towards Liberation Theology & The Women's Movement
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This 13 page paper compares how each of these 'movements' are officially viewed by the Vatican. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Jesus Christ and The Jewish Messiah
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A 10 page paper that investigates Jesus versus the Jewish concept of the Messiah. Topics include an explanation of what the term means, the historical concept of the Jewish Messiah, why Jesus was rejected by Judaism as the Messiah, the ways in which Jesus did or did not meet the criteria for the Jewish Messiah, and what or who Jews think Jesus really was. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Views of Jesus and the Jews Toward the Other
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A 20 page paper comparing ideologies of Judaism and Christianity, with emphasis on the Jews' view of Jesus and Jesus' views of the Jews. Jews and Gentiles have been bickering for centuries over which side is 'right,' often without understanding that we will all eventually learn the answer, but in the meantime we need to work together. This world has always offered any number of ways to find or create friction. The concept is one God, and in that we differ very little. Much of the world believes that God has drastically altered his economy of salvation and that He has done it through His Son Jesus Christ. Nothing, however, has changed the fact that the Jews are God's chosen. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Personality of the Holy Spirit
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A 3 page paper discussing the Holy Spirit as an entity with a personality. The Holy Spirit is one of three forms that God possesses. It is apart of the Trinity which is God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is essentially the intent of God which is capable of being passed on to all people. It is spirit and is therefor intangible. It is God's method of communicating the intent of his peace and love without using visions aimed at one person who is intended to spread the Word. The Holy Spirit spreads the word, and intent, of God. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Did Jesus Christ Say That He Is God ?
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A 7 page paper examining the question, 'Did Jesus ever say that he is God?' The writer examines the facts in history, which state that Jesus, in fact did NOT state that he was God, the Son of God, or the Messiah. Endnoted. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Did Jesus Have Healing Powers ?
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A 20 page essay that explores the validity of the belief that Jesus had healing powers. References to support this belief are drawn from the Bible, from ancient documents, and from the interpretations of various scholars as well as a scientifically based analysis of one miraculous healing Jesus is purported to have performed. The essay identifies the problems inherent in answering the question and looks at the Jesus' life, where the Bible came from, the spread of the Church, and citations of healings from the Bible. A secondary resource bibliography where support is found for Jesus' life is also provided. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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A Comparison Of Religious Leaders
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The determination of the origins of the religious mythos is often considered of paramount importance to scholars attempting to explore the leadership styles of religious leaders such as Moses, Jesus and Mohammed. This 7 page paper examines the leadership style of the three men and then examines the differences and similarities between the Jewish and Christian faiths. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Christology and Jesus
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A 5 page research essay exploring contemporary study of Christology. The focus of Christology is somewhat different depending on which theologian one reads, however one definition that seems to be accepted is that Christology and bible studies are 'two aspects of a single inquiry into divine revelation.' It also focuses on the life of Jesus and once again asks the question, 'Who was He?' This writer contends that some things in life must be accepted on faith and 'who Jesus is' is one of those things. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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How Jesus' Sermon On The Mount Relates To Christian Life & The Church
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5 pages in length. Jesus' Sermon on the Mount relates directly to the Church and Christian life in that it speaks of life having specific meaning. No matter the how saddening the cause, no matter how sorrowful the occasion, Jesus' Sermon reflects the positive -- much the same way the Church and Christian life look upon the good of each situation. Indeed, the main correlation among them is that one must learn to let go of mortal attachments; that holding onto entities of this world will only delay one's salvation. The writer discusses how the truth of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount mirrored the Church and Christian beliefs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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How Jewish Was Jesus?
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This 8 page report discusses the question of how Jewish Jesus of Nazareth was according to the gospel of Matthew. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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