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Article Analysis/Crazy Beliefs
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A 3 page analysis of "Why People Believe (What Other People See As) Crazy Ideas" by William Irons. The writer summarizes the main points, which deal with the evolutionary, social purposes of religion in terms of fostering group cohesion, and then offers personal evaluation. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khironsc.rtf

Article Analysis/Evolution of Cooperation
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A 4 page reaction paper that offers the writer/tutor's observations and evaluation of a 2006 article by Dominic Johnson and Jesse Bering, which addresses an issue that has long puzzled social scientists, archeologists, and others, which is why and how prehistoric human societies encouraged the cooperation between people that makes civilization possible. Human cooperation includes instances in which cooperation is not explained by any one of the existing theories. This discussion considers the authors' argument, evidence and thesis, and also offers an explanation for this phenomenon, as well as an evaluation as to the strengths and weakness of their position, as well as an assessment of significance of their position. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khevcoop.rtf

Article Critique
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5 pages in length. M. Cherif Bassiouni’s article entitled Protection of Diplomats Under Islamic Law attempts to illustrate how influential Islamic law has been at the safekeeping of United States diplomats. When determining whether or not Bassiouni provides a well researched article, one must consider several elements: how the author frames and develops his argument; was the thesis clearly expressed; did the article follow a logical sequence; what points were made that lead to the conclusion; was the argument thoroughly developed; how were primary and secondary resources employed; did the conclusion adequately state the most important conclusions that were reached about the subject, as well as the reasons why those conclusions are significant; and what was the overall significance of the article. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCartcr.wps

Article Review/Childhood Motivation
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A 3 page article review that offers a summation of each section of a qualitative research study that examined the motivation of children participating in a Christian club. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khawana.rtf

Asian Religions
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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.
Filename: HVAsiaRe.rtf

Asian-Indian Churches (or Temples) in North America
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A 5 page paper which examines how 21st century Asian-Indian churches (or temples) in North America can bridge the gap between older and younger generations by meeting the needs of the emerging generation. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TGaichurch.rtf

Aspects of Catholic Tradition
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A 6 page research paper that examines several disputes in Catholic tradition. The writer looks at the history of the Arian heresy and the Trinity; the Church's view of Original Sin; and the ordination of women as priests. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: khcatrad.rtf

Atheism
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An 8 page paper that provides an overview of the beliefs of atheists and considers the impacts of these believes as they relate to perspectives on religion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Atheism.wps

Atman in the Upanishads?
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An 8 page research paper that investigates what the Upanishads (Hindu religious texts) say about the Atman, which is roughly equivalent to the Judeo/Christian concept of the soul. The writer begins by discussing what the Upanishads are, and then discusses what several of these texts say about Atman. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khatman.rtf

Augustine and God
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This 5 page paper considers Saint Augustine's view of God, and considers the evidence and reasonableness of the view and whether the idea of Gods eternity as being a never ending present makes sense. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEaugust.wps