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Practices & Beliefs Of The Roman Catholic Church
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This 5 page paper gives a brief overview of Roman Catholic beliefs and imperatives. Bibliography four lists sources.
Filename: Catholic.wps

Ritual and Symbolism in the Catholic Church; The Need For Change
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This 6 page paper looks at the way in which symbols and ritual are used in the Catholic Church, aiming to answer the question of whether it needs to change in order to integrate into modern culture. The way in which it has changed in the past is applied to modern day changes and the effects of the extended use of symbols being illustrated with examples of how they can be seen as a paradox. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEcatrit.wps

Roman Catholic Church / Declining Membership?
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This 8 page essay investigates possible reasons for the declining attendance at Catholic Masses. Reports from leading sociologists and well as practicing Catholics are offered. Comparisons are also made between previous generations and today's membership in the Church. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Romanc.wps

The Catholic Church / Sex & Marriage
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In this 5 page paper the author discusses whether it is wrong to have sex outside the sanctity of marriage? The Catholic Church says most definitely, but in today's more liberal society, this notion might not be as widely accepted as in the past. The writer talks about how sex, marriage and chastity still hold firm within the religion. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Cathsex.wps

The Christian Sacraments
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This 15 page paper offers a comprehensive discussion of the Christian Sacraments and their origins. The origin of the word 'sacrament' is discussed first. This is followed by a discussion of the meaning and number of sacraments. Finally, the seven sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church are discussed at length. Differences between how the Catholic Church and Protestant churches practice the sacraments are explained. Despite the fact that other Christina religions do not accept all seven, many do, in fact, observe the practices of most of them. Scriptural passages that reflect the origins of each sacrament are cited. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGsacram.wps

The Christian Sacraments
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This 22 page paper offers a comprehensive discussion of the Christian Sacraments and their origins. The origin of the word 'sacrament' is discussed first. The specific reasons for the sacraments being applied are then explained which involves a discussion of the Council of Trent, St. Thomas, and other early theologians, i.e., the development of the application of the sacraments in the Church. Finally, the seven sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church are explained and discussed at length. Differences between how the Catholic Church and Protestant churches practice the sacraments are explained. Despite the fact that other Christina religions do not accept all seven, many do, in fact, observe the practices of most of them. Scriptural passages that reflect the origins of each sacrament are cited. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGsacra2.wps

The Role of the Catholic Church in the Thirty years War
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This 9 page paper looks at the causes of the thirty years war that took place mostly on German soil. The undying causes are found to be both religious and international concern at the strength of the Hapsburg empire. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEthiwar.wps

Vinyard's Faith And Fortune
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Detroit Michigan is not only the home of the automobile industry, it has the distinction, according to JoEllen McNergney Vinyard, of being the first and largest city in the United States with a Catholic origin. In her book, For Faith and Fortune: The Education of Catholic Immigrants in Detroit, 1805-1925, she chronicles the development of Catholic education from the time Michigan was a territory until the referendum on the proposed constitutional amendment in 1924, requiring all Michigan children to attend public schools. This 5 page paper gives a brief overview of the book. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: KTfaifor.wps

Christianity In Beowulf
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The transition from Pagan to Christian beliefs was not accomplished quickly nor was it always obvious. Major changes in the social order such as that which accompanied Christianity were seen in the social, political and economic realms as well as in the arts before it was generally accepted. This 5 page paper argues that the writing of Beowulf is one such example of how a newer social reality is reflected in the cultural associations before it is widely accepted within the social structure, hence both Christian and Pagan perspectives may apply. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: KTchrbeo.rtf

Women in Buddhism
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A 6 page research paper on the emergence of Buddhist feminism and the quest for equality within the Buddhist religion. The paper gives a brief background of the Buddhist background of male domination and describes the struggle and achievement of Buddhist women within the last 15 years to attain equality. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Womenb.rtf