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Chaucer and the Church

The Chaucer we envisage here might regard this tale as valuable for its religious elements, for its depiction of a valiant woman w...

Italian-American Culture

in their religion, they rely upon its influence to see them through difficult times. This strength allows them to overcome obstac...

Miracles In The Gospel Of Mark

casting out evil from the possessed man and healing Peters mother-in-law and they brought many to the door asking to be healed ((M...

Christian Science/Overview

Rev. 3:7 (Slick, 2007). The Church of Christ (Scientist) was organized in 1879 in Boston, Eddy asserting that it constituted the r...

Daoism Influence Upon China's Taiping Rebellion

In six pages this paper discusses how Daoist beliefs influenced China's Taiping rebellion. Four sources are cited in the bibliogr...

18th Century Quaker John Woolman

In five pages this paper discusses the life and beliefs of John Woolman and what influence this 18th century Quaker. Five sources...

Issues Pertaining to Economic Philosophy

This research paper examines eight questions that pertain to issues concerning economic philosophy. The topics addressed include t...

The Moment of Conception and the Abortion Issue

In this paper containing five pages the issues of personal belief, fetal development and conception circumstances such as rape are...

Legislative Injustice and Minority Cultures

This paper examines how legislation can discriminate against certain minority groups and their cultural beliefs. This fourteen pa...

Epic of Gilgamesh and Philosophy

In six pages this report discusses how the beliefs and philosophies of the ancient culture of Mesopotamia are reflected in The Epi...

Thoughts and Philosophies of Benjamin Franklin

In five pages Franklin's thoughts and beliefs regarding such topics as politics, religion, and business are discussed within the c...

Mortimer Jerome Adler's How to Think About God

anything other than concepts to emanate from an approved religion is ridiculous. In fact, taking the concept of God and analyzing ...

Four Noble Truths, Meditation, and Buddhism

In two pages the Four Noble Truths and how meditation fits into these beliefs are discussed in an examination of Buddhism, with th...

The Impact of Perspective on Memories of World War II

This 5 page paper discusses current accounts of the Second World War coming out of Japan, Russia and Poland. The writer argues tha...

Distortion, the Words and Actions of Jesus:

In five pages this paper discusses Jesus' belief that the law of Moses was being distorted and how this view was represented in bo...

Interpreting Mysticism With Bertrand Russell and Alan Watts

In a paper consisting of five pages perceptions and interpretations of mysticism by these philosophers and differeng approaches to...

The Dark Side of Country Music

of the same era, "Mamas in the Graveyard, Papas in the Pen". The title of that particular song needs no further explanation or cl...

Health Economy and Credit Cards

In five pages the effects of credit cards on the economy are examined and contrary to popular belief North Carolina State Universi...

Discussion of 'Seven Reasons Why a Scientist Believes in God' by A. Cressy Morrison

In this paper consisting of five pages the essay written by a scientist that was widely published and discussed during the 1940s a...

The Unredeemed Captive and Puritanism

In four pages this paper discusses Reverend Williams' conduct and how it is representative of his Puritan beliefs. Two sources ar...

'Master and Man' Short Story by Leo Tolstoy

In five pages this paper discusses how the author's beliefs regarding death and Christianity are expressed in this short story by ...

Old Values in The Sovereignty and Goodness of God by Mary Rowlandson and A Model of Christian Charity by John Winthrop

In ten pages this paper examines old beliefs and values and how they impacted upon behavior as revealed in these two texts from ea...

Vietnamese Culture Overview

In five pages this overview of Vietnamese culture includes history and heritage, belief and values, norms, customs, symbols, insti...

The Age of Aquarius, Ancient Worlds and Worship

is presented, a thesis that posits that religion exists in a cycle of change that, over time, shifts in its fundamental ideals and...

Overview of Portuguese Americans

achieve its dream of liberation. While there were a number of "complex factors that persistently" (Safford, 1992, p. 83) worked i...

Mass Media and the Military

and the technology in Star Trek has evolved, its primary premise has not. The fundamental concept holds that peace must be mainta...

A Review of Reagan in His Own Hand

A 5 page review of the book complied from Ronald Reagan's own writings by Kiron K. Skinner. Reagan's propensity for writing down ...

Overview of the Vietnam War and its Impact Upon America

fierce protection of ancestral land was nothing new to the people trapped in between warring factions. The names given geographic...

Psychological Disorders and the Impact of Attitudes That Are Culturally Sanctioned

In five pages this paper discusses psychological disorders and the impact of beliefs that are culturally sanctioned. Four sources...

Jasmine by Bharati Mukherjee 20 Years Later

In five pages Jyoti/Jasmine/Jane's letter to her daughter who is now an adult is presented in terms of explanation as to why she l...