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The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien and Religion

the book was fundamentally Catholic and religious, but then would also claim that "There is no allegory -- moral, political, or co...

Exploration, Mysticism, and Religion

In eleven pages this research paper charts the course of religion as it evolved from exploration and mysticism. Seven sources are...

Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe from a Sociological Perspective

In five pages this research paper examines several sociological concepts relevant to this 1959 novel including British coloniali...

A Comparision Between Laws on Religious Discrimination in the US and UK

by those wishing to discriminate by outline the ways in which they maybe able to legally avoid any recriminations for their action...

Religion and Philosophical Concepts

Indeed, it seems that within the context of philosophy, there is a wrestling with religious thought, because it is from the rejec...

Comparing Two Regional World Civilizations

differences. In respect to the Islamic and Asian societies that sprang up, these occurred largely by 1000 B.C. (Roberts, 1993). ...

U.S., Free Speech, and Engel v. Vitale

prescribing religious devotions; the idea being that by keeping a strict line between religion and state, religious freedom is ens...

Mythical and Religious Themes in the Eastern Art Tradition

in regard to religious art. Religion, of course, is very diverse in India. Hindu is the primary religion (comprising 82.6 percen...

Religion According to Martin Heidegger

between knowing a subject and that object of thought and he presents this as an artificial distinction in that the object that one...

Religion and its Meaning

that such an individual needs more church. Of course, the person who only is inclined to go to church on holidays may possess any ...

Religion and Concepts of Emile Durkheim

it divides the world into the two domains of sacred and profane" (2001). One can see that this is exhibited in many religions toda...

Q and A on Religions

bhakti, challenging dharma it seems that one could envision that no matter their position, their rank in the caste system for exam...

Religious Stance of Voltaire

This paper discusses the opposition to organized religion Voltaire took during the 18th century which is represented in his writin...

Religion and Life Considered in an Elderly Citizen Interview

In six pages life's 8 stages as theorized by Erik Erikson are applied to a sample interview with a woman age 72 who discusses reli...

Human Nature Approach of American Philosopher and Psychologist William James

In six pages this paper examines William James' philosophy of human nature with religion a primary focus. Four sources are cited ...

Scholars of Ancient Times Debating Religion

as well. Brahman: In some way, I believe I can vouch for our religion as being a way of life, but perhaps in a different sense. Fo...

Social, Nationalistic, and Religious Grievances in the Iran Revolution of 1978 and 1979 and Lebanon's Hezbollah Movement

In seven pages this paper discusses the roles religion, nationalism, and social issues played in these two uprisings. Five source...

Turban Importance to the Sikhs

(2001,p.PG) of the population. That certainly constitutes a minority. Over time, life for the Sikhs in Canada and elsewhe...

Nursing and the Culture of Japan

and individuality as young children, they begin to assimilate their role in Japanese culture via such conventions as school unifor...

Change Reflected in Literature

who simply drank and tried to find themselves once again. This "Lost Generation" was very reflective of the changes in the world...

Evil in Hume's Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion

Characteristic of humanitys constant quest for the concept of Gods existence and the problem of evil, the journey of understanding...

Customs, Culture, and Religion of Greece

1941 to 1944 (Greece, 2005). After the end of the war a "protracted civil war" continued between communist rebels and supporters ...

Euro American and Native American Cultures Contrasted

certain representatives European origin made their way to the Americas. The exact time of the earliest of these encounters is con...

Cultural Role of Religion in Egypt and the US

time again (Cairo, 2006). During the Christina era, the bishops of Alexandria were always guarding against heresy and the institut...

Western Civilization and Buddhism's Influence

is thought to have healing properties and it is known to lower blood pressure for example. Yet, meditation stems from Buddhism (Vi...

Culture, Politics, and Religious Faith

a precarious adventure in the Middle East the motives for which are mixed. While Bush and other politicians make it clear that the...

'The Awakening' by Kate Chopin and its Themes

one dies alone is something that is realized here. In the end, Edna commits the ultimate act. No one can die with another human be...

Social Life in Terms of Religion and Action

consciousness is the way in which society defines crime. "We know that crime offends against widely-held, intense feelings; but i...

Religion and the Perspectives of Karl Marx

existence will continue and the thing that people are most afraid of-death-is something that is comprehended as tolerable. Death b...

Zadie Smith's White Teeth and Religion

and ones heritage is not what it once was. This character is Samad. He is an intelligent and educated man but a man who has had to...