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Rituals and Practices of Hinduism
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This 6 page paper examines Hinduism and rituals and practices associated with the religion. Various things are discussed in the context of different sections, one of which focuses on the different types of yoga. Festivals and pilgrimages are discussed as well as the practice of self-mortification. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA526Hin.rtf

Robert A. Orsi's "The Madonna Of 115th Street"
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5 pages in length. Robert A. Orsi's The Madonna Of 115th Street : Faith and Community in Italian Harlem, 1880-1950 eloquently illustrates how the psychological characteristics of the Italian/American population – which include their value systems and religion – are wide and varied. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCorsi.rtf

Robert Duvall’s Apostle
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A 4 page research paper/essay that discusses the 1998 film The Apostle, which represents the creative vision of one man, Robert Duvall, who wrote the screenplay, directed the movie, acted as producer and performed the starring role as protagonist Euliss “Sonny” Dewey. The film’s premise presents an intriguing question: Do the flaws of the human being professing a Christian message detract from the truth of that message? The movie answers with unequivocal “No, it does not,” as the film presents the good that Dewey accomplishes as something separate from the man himself. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khrdapo.rtf

Robert Orsi & William James/ A Comparison
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A 10 page research paper that contrasts and compares William James' Varieties of Religious Experience and Robert Orsi's Thank You, St. Jude. While separated by decades and widely different in style, largely due to James' now rather antique turn of phrase, an examination of these two volumes indicates that these two authors are very similar in their positions toward religious experience and their psychological perspective on religious observance. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khjamor.rtf

Role of Biblical Criticism/Luke's Gospel
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A 4 page research paper that discusses the argument that biblical criticism undermines the authority of scripture. The writer draws examples from Lukan scholarship in refuting this statement. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: khcriluk.rtf

Role Of Christianity In Politics
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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 and the social contract in relation to democracy and comments on the small number of immigrants who intentionally violate the social contract. Citing an author, the writer questions the type of society that would emerge from non-Christian fanatic position. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGchrspol.rtf

Role Of Religion With The Loss Of A Child
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A 10 page paper that begins with an introduction of general comments about losing a child. It also explains that the paper is written according to Kolb's Model with each section identified. The essay discusses the link between religion and spirituality and coping with the loss of a child. The empirical results of studies that demonstrated how people who turned to their religion to cope fared much better in the grieving process than those who did not. Many examples are included. The writer discusses abstract concepts and generalizations and how this those may be applied in other situations. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGlschl.RTF

Roman Catholic Beliefs About Lord's Supper
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A 9 page paper that discusses the elements of the Lord's Supper and explains what transubstantiation and 'Real Presence' mean. The paper also discusses why Roman Catholics believe in transubstantiation, citing Scripture. The writer comments on the different beliefs of the major reformers. The paper describes the ritual of Holy Communion at a Mass. In effect, the paper provides an etic and emic perspective of the ritual of Holy Communion. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGcteu8.rtf

Roman Catholic Catechesis
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A 24 page paper. The question addressed is: What are the most characteristics of a catechesis to promote authentic liturgical renewal for North American high school students? To address this topic, the writer will separate the essay into two major parts: liturgy and prayer with worship incorporated into the section on liturgy. Liturgy is defined and discussed. The liturgical year and the importance of Sundays is discussed as is the phrase 'sacramental economy." The next section, Prayer, provides a general discussion of the reason and importance of prayer. The writer then explains the Lord's Prayer and its seven petitions. The essay also includes an introduction and concluding paragraphs. Major documents issued by the Vatican are incorporated into the essay. Bibliography lists 23 sources.
Filename: PGrcct.rtf

Roman Catholic Church - Preparing For Baptism And Confirmation
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A 16 page paper that begins by discussing sacramental theology with an emphasis on the Sacraments of Initiation. The Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation are explained separately, including origin, brief history, purpose, benefits, need, matter and form. The writer then turns to a discussion about why these Sacraments are beginnings and not ends in themselves. The last section offers an outlined list of topics to be discussed for two audiences - parents who are having their infants baptized and adults who are preparing for confirmation. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGbapcon.rtf