Essays and Research Papers on Religion & Political Issues

A 3 page paper which examines the role Gandhi played in his faith and the faith of others. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper. The stimulus statement suggested that the "myth of Christian uniqueness and absolutism affects the rest of the world…." The writer argues against this and the continuing statement and states it is no myth that Western civilization was founded on the tenets of Christianity. The writer discusses Christian values found in democracy ...

This is a ten page paper which discusses "The Clash of Civilizations" and examines its validity when comparied to current world affairs. The bibliography has 1 source.

A paper which looks at the role and function of the Catholic church in Lithuania, both during and after the Soviet regime, and at the changing face of religious infrastructures in relation to democracy in Lithuania today. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 21 page paper addresses the end question of whether a bridge can be erected between multinational corporations and solidarity according to Catholic Social Teaching. The writer first explores what a corporation is and the nature of the corporation as a corporate person. The major section of the paper explains and discuses Catholic social teaching, ...

An 8 page essay that summarizes and discusses the various ethical arguments that surround the debate over whether or not stem cell research is justifiable. The writer, citing both biological and philosophical arguments, feels that stem cell research is ethically sound and defensible. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines how the novel “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood could be a religious dictatorship seen in the future of the United States. The paper examines what such a future would be like. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

A 4 page overview of the differences that exist between mainstream Christian U.S. culture and extremist Islamic culture. The author covers values and norms for each culture and concludes with a discussion of the ideal verses the real. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 15 page paper provides an overview of the nature and use of beliefs. This paper considers religious beliefs and traditional views as they are applied in this increasingly secular world. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 6 page review of Islamic terrorism and its root causes. The author contends that Muslim extremists are lashing out around the world and, as despicable as their actions are, the factors that have spurred them to action are anchored in the historical world stage. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 5 page paper which discusses the definition of terrorism, how terrorists justify their acts, Samuel Huntingtons cultural paradigms, and the potential future of terrorism. The bibliography has 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses whether or not a society is better or worse when it is a theocracy; the paper differentiates between organized religion and faith. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines the Christian view of euthanasia. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the conflict, historical and modern, between Muslims and Christians. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

35 pages in length. Rebuilding Kosovo's integrity in the face of ongoing ethnic conflict will mean infusing her with social infrastructure, political confidence and economic solvency, a reality of her future that exists only because of the military intervention bestowed upon her beleaguered people whose human and religious rights have been battered by fanaticism. ...

An 18 page address of the problem that is emerging in the Catholic Church. This paper explores the various theories that are being promoted to explain this abuse. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses this question. The essay cites John Muir, J.B. Callicott, White and others to discuss issues related to the question. The writer comments on different interpretations of specific Biblical verses that are said to lead to an anthropomorphic view of the world and nature. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 10 page paper that begins with a report on the Prime Minister's actions to save Westminster Abbey in 1941. The essay discusses the role of the church in society and the attempt of many to push the church further to the edges of society instead of being central to it. The writer discusses the ...

This 3 page paper discusses the lawsuit against the city of Las Cruces, NM, for its use of crosses in its city logo. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper. Another way to phrase this is to ask if Catholics follow the rules that emerged from the Second Vatican Council? Surveys have revealed a difference between Catholics born before 1940 and those born after although there is a general trend for American Catholics to move away from the rigid beliefs ...

4 pages in length. To define someone based upon the prevalence of social typecasting is to fail to see that person as an individual of a larger cultural community. Contemporary society has not learned its lesson from past generations whose stereotypical attitudes have caused significant social unrest; rather, the predominance of religious and ...

A 4 page paper which examines the Crusades and discusses how it is the most important historical event influencing western civilization up till the 1500s. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines how Jonathan Sacks, in Dignity of Difference, indicates that religion is crucial to social order. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper begins by identifying some of the events that occurred before the 16th century that paved the way for the Reformation, including some of the theologians who had already translated some of Scripture and who argued against specific actions of the Papacy. Some of the individuals discussed include Wycliffe, Hus, Luther, ...

This 3 page paper compares two opposing viewpoints about the use of genetically modified foods. Bibliography lists 5 sources.