Historical Jesus
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This 4 page paper provides a portrait of the historical Jesus which situates him in the Jewish society of his time and helps explains the nature of his life and accounts for his tragic death as a crucified Messiah. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEjesush.rtf

Historical roles and Significance of Christian Creeds, Councils and Confessions of Faith
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This is an 8 page paper discussing the historical roles of some of the Christian creeds, councils and confessions of faith. A review of the history of some of the Christian creeds, councils and confessions show an initial unity within the Christian Church which eventually ended; a division which took its form in the development of reformation of Christian beliefs and practices which differed between the Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant Churches. During times of conflict within the Church, religious and political leaders took it upon themselves to convene councils for the development or reaffirmation of doctrines used within the Church. During the surging popularity of the Protestant religion, opposing councils, confessions and articles were developed which further cemented the division between the Roman Catholic and Protestant Churches. Articles written for the Church of England underwent several revisions firstly to include the Churches of Scotland and Ireland and secondly, in the case of the American Methodists using the Articles of the Church of England as their basis, to exclude the influence of England within the colonies. While the history of the Christian Church has included countless creeds and revisions, some Christian groups such as the Unitarians and the Quakers continue to practice without creeds and instead stress “humanity’s part in spirituality”. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: TJcreed1.rtf

History Of Monasticism And Religious Orders
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A 7 page paper that begins by explaining the origin or the word monasticism and the types of lifestyles that may be adopted as a monk. The connection between monasticism and asceticism is explained. The writer then traces the history of the practice of monasticism before and after Christ and identifies the first Christian monastic orders that were founded. The differences between Eastern monastics and Western monastics are described. It was in the 6th century that the monastic way of life grew so much with the founding of the Franciscans and the Dominicans. The founding of more religious orders, including the Jesuits, was re-emphasized during the Reformation. The challenges to monasticism are discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGmnks.rtf

History Of The African Methodist Episcopal Church
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This 6 page paper explains the chronological history of black Methodist Churches. The reasons for the separation and further divisions are discussed. The history begins in 1784. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGamehs.rtf

How Abortion is Viewed by Jehovah's Witnesses
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This 9 page paper examines Jehovah's Witnesses, the organization, and how it looks at abortion. Abortion and ethics are discussed in general. Twelve sources are included.
Filename: SA639JW.rtf

How Jesus Is Described In The Gospel Of Matthew
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A 7 page paper that identifies some of the many titles ascribed to Jesus by Matthew and Jesus' major functions Jesus fulfills. The writer chooses the one believed to be the most encompassing or important: Jesus is the Messiah promised in Scripture. This is demonstrated through discussion as well as by citing Old Testament Verses that justify this conclusion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGMatth.rtf

Howard Thurman’s Approach to the Question of God
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A 5 page discussion of the unique views of the African American writer Howard Thurman. Emphasizes that although relatively unknown up until recent years, Howard Thurman is deserved of the title of being one of the most notable African American authors of all time. Illustrated Thurman’s views on the existence and nature of God, particularly his deviations from the strict principles of Christianity which allow him to accept the validity of other religious inputs on the nature of God. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPgodThr.wps

Humour and Faith
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This 8 page paper considers the way that humour is used in faith and religion. Usually aimed at the individual as the target of the humour the paper considers how both Isaac and Jesus have been used as target directly and indirectly by critics as well as supporters of the faith. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEhumorf.wps

Ideas of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Jonathan Edwards
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A 3 page paper which a difference between the ideas of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Jonathan Edwards. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAemed.rtf

Individualism in the Christian Church: Saint Augustine and Martin Luther
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This 6 page paper looks at the way in which both of these two men, separated by centuries, were joined in a single idea, the importance of the individual relationship between god and man. The paper examines their theologies, commenting and discussing the similarities as well as the differences. The bibliography cites 2 sources,
Filename: TEauglut.wps

Is Buddhism Atheistic?:
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This 3 page paper examines the Buddhist notion that the gods and goddesses of Hinduism are not relevent for the Buddhist's journey to Nirvana. In this way, this paper asserts that Buddhism is fundamentally atheistic but also contends that it remains a spiritual practice. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSBuddha.rtf

Islam, Santeria, Rastafarianism
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This 4 page paper briefly outlines and explains the three named religions. The five pillars of Islam are explained. The origins of both Santeria and Rastafarianism are discussed as are their primary beliefs. Santeria was created by slaves in Cuba as a way to secretly continue their native religious practices and beliefs. Rastafarianism is a newer religion originally created to promote the unification of blacks with their origins in Africa. Rastafarianism, however, is based on hate principles. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGissra.rtf

Islamic Communities in the United States Post the September 11, 2001 Attacks
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This is a 6 page paper discussing the change in Islamic communities in the West since the 9/11 terrorists’ attacks. Since the September 11, 2001 terrorists’ attacks on the United States, the Islamic communities in the United States, as well as the rest of the world, have received a great deal of exposure and misunderstanding that they are trying to remedy. Muslims within America are trying to form alliances within their own communities and with other religious communities in their areas to broaden the understanding of their faith, which is based on peace, and make non-Muslims understand that the extremists which exist under Islamic fundamentalism are a very small percentage of their population and do as much damage to their own people and cause as to others. In addition, some communities which were particularly hard hit after the attacks, especially the Muslim community in San Diego, have been promoting relationships with other religions which has in a sense caused a rift to form between Muslim Americans and Muslims in the Middle East. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TJIslwt1.rtf

Jainism and Taoism
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A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the religions of Jainism and Taoism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAtaojan.rtf

James Cone and Father Devine
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This 5 page paper compares and contrasts these two religious leaders of the black community. Their styles, beliefs and type of leadership are all discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA118rel.doc

Jesus And Moses - Comparison
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A 5 page paper that compares and contrasts Moses and Jesus. The paper identifies the ways in which they were similar, for example, both were considered the wisest person of their time, each was a unique leader with multiple qualities and played different roles. The writer also discusses how they were different and discusses how Jesus has superiority over Moses, according to Hebrews. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGmosJs.RTF

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