Essays and Research Papers on Religions Of The World

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Japanese Religion

  • 8 page paper

An 8 page overview of Japan's primary religions. These include Shinto, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. The author of this paper emphasizes that these religions have merged over time into one distinctive Japanese religion. The various elements of each, however, remain distinctive in that religion. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This is a 3 page paper with compares and contrasts the influence of religion on the cultures of Egypt and the United States. The bibliography has 2 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses the religious theories of Emile Durkheim and Karl Marx and argues that Durkheim’s thinking is more relevant to society today. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

Dying for Religion

  • 6 page paper

6 pages. An interesting look at people dying for their religion; the only two sources used are A Man For All Seasons and Becket. This paper will review the basis for the theme and how it pertains to these two works. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Authentic Religion

  • 5 page paper

This 5 page paper offers a brief overview of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3-page paper provides a definition of religion and then discusses whether people on earth are actually religious. Bibliography lists 1 source.

Asian Religions

  • 9 page paper

This 9 page paper explores the four religions Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism and Jainism, and whether they teach adherents to turn inward toward contemplation or outward to interact with the secular world. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Religion and literacy

  • 5 page paper

A five page paper which looks at the importance of religion in the increase in literacy rates in Britain and France during the seventeenth century. Bibliography lists 5 sources

Religion in America

  • 3 page paper

This 3 page paper explores various issues in America and looks at the North/South dichotomy in the East. The film Saved! is used to provide examples. Bibliography lists 1 source.

5 pages in length. It was three thousand years ago that the Jews made the Exodus from Egypt to their new homeland. Lead by Moses, who was instrumental in their departure from bondage, it was the beginning of what the Jewish political culture has become today. The writer discusses the role of ...

An 8 page paper which examines how Fundamentalist Islam and Christians feel about same sex marriages. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper considers the role of these spirits and the way in which they effect the lives of the followers. Examples of the divine spirits are given and the way in which justice can be seen is also demonstrated. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

A 7 page research paper that compares the general precepts of these three religious areas—Christianity, Buddhism, and Native American religions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 12-page-paper presents a discussion about the Great Awakening in America that took place during the 1730's and 1740's. Bibliography lists four sources.

A 5 page research paper that describes an interview conducted by the writer/tutor with a member of the Moravian church. The paper focuses on the interview as an anthropological process, describing what was learned about the interviewee's religious beliefs and what it means to be a Moravian. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Religion in America

  • 10 page paper

This 10 page sociological analysis exposes religious multiculturalism in America as a myth. Many religions in America are examined including Hinduism, Judaism and Buddhism. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 5 page research paper that, first of all, looks briefly at three religions that incorporate hallucinogens as a sacrament and then discusses the ways in which US law has addressed this use. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the central principles of the Protestant Reformation as they served to pave the way for changes for the role of women in the church, both during the sixteenth century and during the current era. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

The Catholic Religion

  • 8 page paper

8 pages in length. The writer discusses origin, ethical tenets and contemporary impact as they relate to the Catholic religion. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper covers two subjects: the relationship between ancient Egyptian religion and the idea of death; and ancient Judaism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 15 page discussion of the problems which confronted the Cherokee people during the turbulent years leading up to the Trail of Tears. This paper suggests that while many Cherokee had converted to Christianity, their native religion undoubtedly continued to serve an important role in Cherokee culture and the way they coped with the ...

A paper which looks at the importance of religion in the social and political development of societies, and the way in which religious belief, particularly Christianity, has influenced the development of the USA in terms of policy-making and social systems. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer provides a brief overview of Sikhism, Jainism, Taoism, Confucianism and Shintoism, and then compares them with one another as well as other religions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

15 pages in length. The writer discusses differences and similarities between and among Christianity, Buddhism, Islam and Judaism. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

6 pages in length. There is no greater culturally diverse environment than the common workplace; placing people together for the benefit of labor needs rarely takes into consideration the religious intolerance that may be present. In fact, any sense of discrimination toward other faiths is now illegal behavior while on the job. ...

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