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Cosmological Argument of David Hume

with a wholly different sort of argument. He states that if the universe has an intelligent designer (i.e., the cosmological argum...

British Cinema Censorship Prior to 1945

Censorship of any form also has the effect of promoting elitism with regard to access to...

Islamic, Buddhism, and Christian Architecture

In nine pages this paper examines and compares the architectural styles of these three world religions. Nine sources are cited in...

Religion and Culture in South Africa, Egypt, and Zimbabwe

In seven pages the religions and cultures of these three African nations are discussed and compoared. Six sources are cited in th...

A Continental Overview of Africa

In a paper containing six pages the art, religion, geography, and history of the African continent are examined. There are three ...

God as Reflected in Literature

In five pages this paper discusses the U.S. acceptance of religion and how God is reflected in such literary works as Typee, Black...

Prejudice, Assimilation and Tolerance

call these people barbarians, in respect to the rules of reason, but not in respect to ourselves, who surpass them in every kind o...

Religious Thematic Analysis of The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

In seven pages this research paper discusses The Grapes of Wrath in a thematic analysis of the portrayal of religion and sin in a ...

Relationship Between Benjamin Franklin and George Whitefield

In five pages this research paper considers Benjamin Franklin's relationship with influential Anglican clergyman George Whitefield...

Understanding Religion and Sociology

a decimating force. Through Charons book, one gains a clearer understanding of the sociological perspective and awareness of reli...

Temple Priests of Ancient Greece

In six pages the ancient Grecian religion is discussed in terms of examining the different roles of the priests and the significan...

Luther's Role and the Start of the Protestant Reformation

The Protestant Reformation is an important time in history, particularly as it concerns religion. Events that would lead up to the...

Blame and the Function of Religion

An insightful discussion of the expectations imposed on human behavior by religion. The writer also addresses the issue of Christ ...

Comparing the Easter of Christianity, the Hanukkah of Judaism, and the Ramadan of Islam

applied to their celebratory events of Ramadan, Hanukkah and Easter. Unlike so many other religions that divide their devotion am...

Religion and Its Influence on Man

In four pages this paper evaluates whether or not man is positively influenced by man in a consideration of the negative influence...

Contrasting and Comparing the U.S., Japan, and Great Britain

This paper contrasts and compares these three nations in eight pages and considers how their differences may be obvious but their ...

Reflections on the First Amendment

burned an American flag, so although he did not literally speak, his act is still a form of protest. The facts are these: during t...

Critique of Georges Bataille’s 1949 Essay ‘The Cruel Practice of Art’

of cruelty. According to Bataille, who was well known for his atheist views, constantly reproducing Christs crucifixion glorifies...

The Function of the Messiah in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

their religion on the Torah, the first five chapters of the Christian Bible. The Torah tells of the messiah and his coming. The ...

Western Culture and the Effects of Religion

In eight pages this paper discusses how Western culture has been affected by religion in a consideration of such powerful figures ...

Monotheism Versus Polytheism

do not even attempt to explain it. You either believe or you dont. The Doctrine of the Holy Trinity evolved over many years and ...

Popular American Culture and Recent Trends

the tip of the iceberg. Aaron Gross (1996) asks: "Should the state be required to support as well as legally grant rights and priv...

The Positive Contributions of Alfred the Great

of themselves as belonging first to a nation, not to a smaller kingdom. Religion: The Danish raids had heavily damaged the monas...

Rulers, Government and Religion

the centuries has seen a rather constant existence, with Buddhism establishing itself as a primary staple of belief and stimulatin...

Culture and Religion in Conflict in Early America

2008). "Wherever the Dutch settled, as in the Hudson River Valley, the Dutch Reformed Church predominated ... German Reformed and ...

Religious Pluralism and Christian Theology

2008, p. 394). This led to the consensus that "just one form of religion" had to be imposed on the native inhabitants of diverse l...

Ancient Egyptian Pyramids

builders were not foreigners or slaves, but Egyptians who lived in villages constructed specifically for this workforce ("Introduc...

Science v Religion

our world which to some are unquestionable and indubitable. Foundational knowledge serves as the immovable and irrefutable corners...

Vatican Council II : Purpose, Changes

of the Popes purposes in all he did was to establish Christian unity (Christus Rex, Inc. and Olteanu, n.d.). The special commissi...

Aspects of Freedom

define it. Is it the ability to express ones opinion without fear of reprisals? Or is it the freedom to avoid expressing an opinio...