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Biblical Prophecies, 2007.
This paper discusses biblical prophecies in the Old Testament that are fulfilled in the New Testament.
1,190 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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This paper explains that Christians should read both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible to understand all the prophecies that are made and to see how God has fulfilled each of these prophecies. The author points out that many prophecies, including the seed of the woman, the seed of Abraham and the seed of Isaac, point to the birth and death of Jesus. The paper concludes that it is important to realize that the fulfillment of these Old Testament scriptures means that a person should honor the belief that Jesus is indeed the Son of God. The paper includes many quotations and an appendix listing the prophecies fulfilled by Jesus.
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"The name of Jesus was foretold in the Old Testament. "The Old Testament gets even clearer about the fact that Messiah is God, that God Himself will be the Messiah, that the name of the Messiah is Y-H-W-H." In Isaiah 9:6, it tells that the different names of the Messiah. ...Comparing the Old Testament with the New Testament will show these names have been applied to Jesus. Jesus has fulfilled all the prophecies in the Old Testament and how they are fulfilled are written in the New Testament. Even Jesus recognized that his purpose was to fulfill the Old Testament."
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International Terrorism, 2007.
This paper looks at the concept and acts of terrorism and at terrorist organizations.
2,188 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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In this article the writer discusses terrorism and terrorist groups. Firstly the writer discusses the definition of terrorism. Next, the rationale that many groups use to explain their actions is examined in the context of how the various groups are perceived. Terrorist groups are seen as flat organizational structures that depend on knowledge silos and highly autonomous cells to function effectively. Moreover, terrorism is seen as at least a partial clash of civilizations and cultures with some historical implications. The writer concludes that terrorism is growing in appeal for various groups as a way to further their objectives.
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Terrorism--what is it?
Rationalization
Structure & Organization
Cultural Implications
Historical & Contemporary Factors
Conclusion
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"The concern is that while the US does not want terrorism and terrorist to be defined as militaries in the formal sense, it does want the latitude to treat terrorist individuals within such a context."
"The most accurate definition of terrorism seems to be the first definition introduced. However, even that working definition may be somewhat constrained because it includes the qualifying statement that terrorism is politically motivated. This may indeed be prevalent but it is not necessarily a requirement for terrorism to take place because many groups may have not political agenda but a religious agenda, cultural agenda, or some other contextual agenda sans any political intent."
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Classical Theism, 2007.
An analysis of the arguments for and against classical theism in religion and the broader world.
1,696 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper discusses the prospects for defending the epistemic respectability of religious belief. It looks at where this can be found in institutionalized religion, as well as where it can be understood in a broader sense. The paper analyzes the philosophical arguments for and against classical theism and then discusses the general evidence that falls in favor of decrying classical theism and not supporting it.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
General Philosophical Arguments For Classical Theism
Philosophical Arguments Against Classical Theism
Definitional Problems
Logical Inconsistencies and Contradictions
Immortality and Life After Death
Miracles and Other Paranormal Phenomena
Science and Religion
Conclusion
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"Though they are mostly mutually exclusive in nature, occasionally science and religion overlap with the former usually operating to denounce the latter. The two most common fields of contention are that of creation science and evolution, and homosexuality. Creation science holds that, according to God's words in the Bible, He created the world during a six day, 144 hour period between 4004 and 8000 BCE. However, science is in direct opposition to this - it is now nearly consensus opinion that the universe was created about 14 billion years ago and the Earth was formed approximately 4.5 billion years ago (Religious Tolerance)."
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Classical Hinduism, 2007.
An analysis of classical Hinduism and its place in modern culture.
1,836 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper looks at how classical Hinduism is a very inward-looking religion, trying to keep its footing in an outward-looking world. It contends that eventually it is inevitable that Hinduism may well undergo a transformation, just as the modern world is transforming Indian culture.
Outline:
What is Classical Hinduism?
Hinduism and Historical Place
Hinduism and Modern Times
How is the Practice of Hinduism Affected?
The "Invention" of Hinduism
Continuing Practices
Conclusion
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"Hindus believe that an external spiritual truth exists, called Brahman. Human life has a two-fold purpose: to understand Brahman and to come to an understanding about the role of the human soul, the atma (Prime 6). Given that the human understanding is imperfect, understanding the soul is a difficult, if not an impossible, task for a single lifetime. For this reason, the soul begins on a cycle of rebirth, samsara, in an effort to come closer to the perfect understanding of Brahman and achieve oneness with the eternal spiritual reality. The fuel that drives this journey is called karma, which either elevates us closer to that reality or pulls us farther from it, based on the actions of our current life (Prime 6-7)."
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Who is the Buddha?, 2007.
An analysis of the life and wanderings of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha.
1,737 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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This paper discusses Siddhartha Gautama, who was revered by his disciples (Buddhists) as the Buddha, or the "Awakened One". It describes the history of Buddhism as a distinct religious tradition and the life of the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama. The paper focuses on the narrative of Buddha's life, his wanderings and his Buddhist followers.
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"After his mother died Siddhartha was nursed and raised by his mother's sister, who was the second cohort of his father, the King Suddhodana. They lived in the capital Kapilavatthu. His father, the King surrounded his son with luxury and pleasures out of fear that the young prince would abandon his royal place and position and he would not have a successor. He lived the life of privilege in accordance to his father's position, with servants. Historically, "we do not know anything about his physical stature or facial appearance. We know little about his personality with absolute certainty" (Olson, 2005, p.22). Many narrators of the Buddha narrative have attributed Siddhartha with great physical beauty and strength, as well as cleverness and intellect. In due time Siddhartha married a woman named Yasodhara and had a son named Rahula with her."
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Egypt and Monumental Architecture, 2007.
An analysis of the centrality of Egyptian monuments and architecture to the religion of ancient Egypt.
819 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper discusses the monumental architecture in Egypt that was associated with worship of the gods and with funeral customs. The paper discusses the building and development of the pyramids and the purposes that they served. It then shows how the cycle of birth and rebirth is expressed in much Egyptian art and is central to the religion of ancient Egypt.
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"The pyramids, of course, are massive tombs for high-born rulers, while smaller tombs or burial sites have been found for people of lesser rank, including massive underground structures housing hundreds of mummies in some cases. The huge statues in the Valley of the Kings were also dedicated to rulers who had died and were carved in stone so they would be remembered. The polytheistic religion of the Egyptians supported their ideas about the after-life and about how their rulers would join the gods after death, just as they represented the gods in this world."
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Enlightenment and Buddhism, 2007.
An analysis of the relevance of Buddhism and enlightenment to Western society today.
1,475 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper discusses Buddhism and enlightenment in Western society. It begins by defining the term "Buddhism" and then argues that Buddhism, although Eastern in origin and ancient, remains relevant in Western society today. More specifically, the paper looks at Buddhism's relevance to today with regard to the concept of enlightenment and discusses the reasons why it is still relevant today.
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"Another indication that enlightenment is still relevant today comes from the fact that "Sakyamuni's enlightenment experiences, or 'Great Awakening' ... represents the human experience around which the religion would develop its practices and ideals." (Eliade, 355) Indeed, Sakyamuni's disciples saw this enlightenment as central to their religion, in that it enables people to break free from passion, suffering, and rebirth. This freedom is referred to as nirvana. Nirvana may be thought of as a kind of heaven. Achieving it frees people from all worries and suffering, and stops them from having to endlessly repeat the cycle of life. (Eliade) This concept is surely just as appealing in modern times as it was hundreds of years ago. In fact, it may be more appealing now, as there are so many more worries and pressures, such as global warming, and the possibility of total climate collapse."
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"Young Goodman Brown", 2007.
An analysis of the spiritual doubt of the main character in Nathaniel Hawthorne's book "Young Goodman Brown".
1,277 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper discusses doubt and impurity in Nathaniel Hawthorne's book
"Young Goodman Brown". It discusses the interpretations that exist for this story and how they relate to the main character's spiritual doubt and issues of faith. It also looks at the symbolic meanings behind the main character's wife and how they are most often used in support of the interpretations of the story regarding his faith and doubt.
Table of Contents:
Doubt and Impurity
Impurity and Faith
Unresolved Doubt and Evil
Conclusion
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"Young Goodman Brown has been interpreted to mean that the title character is attempting to retain his faith. The symbolic meanings behind his wife are most often used in support of this argument. Yet the newness of their marriage suggests that this interpretation might not be the best one."
"Instead, it might be that Goodman Brown is not tempted to give up his faith; rather, it might be that he is attempting to resolve his doubts and keep the faith that he does have, safe. Faith, through her symbolic name and ribbons, might represent the need for Goodman Brown to come of age. In the end, it is not Faith, his lack of faith, or the Devil that brings Goodman Brown to evil. His life is made miserable and his soul is lost through the simple presence of unresolved doubt."
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The "Didache", 2007.
An analysis of the exclusion of the Apostolic teachings of the "Didache" within the Holy Bible.
2,208 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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This theological analysis of the Roman Catholic text the "Didache"l analyzes why this early document was excluded from the New Testament. It looks at how the rediscovery of this document in 1875 is part of one major reason why the church excluded the document and how the historical validity of paleographic sources for the document denied apostolic authorship. It also examines how the the exclusion of the "Didache" from the New Testament is a direct conflict for the rules of institutional theocratic authority of "apostolic succession" for Roman Catholic Church leaders.
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"The Didache was a document of importance due to its early references to the apostolic Christian Church before the New Testament was collected and published as canon or law. The highly subjective nature of the authorship is one critical perspective that has been brought forth in the paleography of the Didache. The authorship of the Didache is one historical point that some critics of the writings bring forth in modern evaluations of the manuscript. Although the rediscovery of the document in 1875 connotes that the writings were apparently written in 1056, there is modern evidence that suggests that the original manuscript is dated at around 100 A.D. or even earlier. However, this study will bring forth the argument of authorship as one reason why many critics of the Didache find it too ambiguous to have been included in the Christina canon of the New Testament."
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"Human Sexuality", 2007.
A personal response to the article "Human Sexuality: 'Wonderful Gift' and 'Awesome Responsibility,'" written by Richard Sparks.
728 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 25.95
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This essay briefly reviews three articles that discuss human sexuality and how the Church treats it. It looks at "Intimacy and Sexuality: A Letter to Catholic Secondary Students in Ontario" by the Roman Catholic Bishops of Ontario, Kenneth R. Overberg's article, "A Consistent Ethic of Life" and "Fully Alive," sponsored and developed by the Roman Catholic Bishops of Ontario and Ontario's Catholic educators. The paper then gives a personal response to the article "Human Sexuality: 'Wonderful Gift' and 'Awesome Responsibility,'" written by Richard Sparks.
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"On the other hand, there are aspects of this article that seem dangerously out of step with modern realities. For example, it again reiterates the prohibition against contraceptive devices of any kind. Yet the reality is that the population of the entire world is threatened by the AIDS pandemic, and that condoms are the most effective prophylactic against contracting AIDS. For example, one of the fastest growing segments of AIDS sufferers is heterosexual women. Moreover, it is well known that many wives are completely faithful, but are infected by their unfaithful husbands, who have affairs or use prostitutes. By continuing to prohibit condoms, the Church sentences these innocent women to lingering, painful deaths - and deprives their children of their mothers. I find this unconscionable, obtuse, unbelievable and unforgivable."
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Church and State, 2007.
This paper explores the separation of church and state as mandated by the United State Constitution.
2,179 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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The paper discusses the establishment and free exercise clauses that state that government will not establish a national religion nor interfere with a citizen's practice of it. The paper explains that the first clause is said to be absolute, while the second has been interpreted in conflicting ways. The paper discusses how, without doubt, judicial battles will continue to be fought over how religious practices should be defined in the context of the First Amendment, for there never has been a widespread consensus on this issue and there probably never will be.
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"The separation of church and state as defined by the United States Supreme Court's interpretation of the First Amendment religion clause, especially the Establishment Clause, has been a source of increasingly heated debate in American society and politics. Many conservatives and religious activists are angry that lower state courts, federal district courts, and federal appeals courts have ruled that Ten Commandment displays violate Constitutionally mandated separation of church and state, and have been applying unprecedented pressure on the judiciary at every level."
Unfortunately, resolving what the Constitution is actually saying is not always easy, for the vague language and uncertain intent of some sections of the Constitution has enabled politicians and others with religious, social, economic, or political agendas to bypass intended constitutional restrictions. (Bovard 55) Despite the fact that James Madison, James Monroe, Alexander Hamilton, and the other Founding Fathers drafted the most explicitly self-limiting written constitution in all of human history, it consists primarily of legal language reliant upon correct interpretation."
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Miracles, 2007.
An analysis of the definition of miracles and the validity of testimony to the occurrence of miracles.
2,000 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses the concept of miracles. It briefly describes what constitutes nature and then describes a miracle as a non-repeatable counter-instance to a law of nature and suggests that violations of the laws of nature include resurrection, levitation or an unexplained return to health. The paper then discusses the validity of evidence or testimony of miracles.
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"Claims that a supernatural being has intervened into nature are too subjective and biased to deserve the term 'evidence'. To begin with, the effects on the witnesses are profound, but are altered so radically in a brief period of time that those witnesses wonder if the miracle actually took place (Mackie 167). We are aware that all alleged miracles are marked by very defined motivations to influence other people. Above all, we know that in earlier periods, a supernatural being often intervened into nature. This type of occurrence was very common during the Middle Ages. The contradiction of natural laws coincided with a worldview that was based in the sacred rather than the profane. It was also a world where many claims of suspension of natural laws were not in fact violations of natural law at all."
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