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Saintliness: The Four Criteria Enumerated by William James and Their Application to the Thirteenth Century Poet Rumi
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A 5 page discussion of the four criteria of saintliness as enumerated by the early twentieth century philosopher William James in his book “The Varieties of Religious Experience”. The author explores each of these criteria then applies them to Rumi as he is revealed in Annemarie Schimmel’s “Rumi’s World” (a book originally published in 1993 as “I Am Wind You Are Fire”. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPrlgSnt.rtf

Saints in Medieval Europe
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A 6 page paper which examines the saints of Medieval Europe and then examines their importance to the people in this particular time and place. Saint Perpetua and Saint Balthild are compared. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAsaints.rtf

Salvador Dali: The Struggle Between Religion and Science
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A 5 page discussion of the influence of God and religion on the surrealistic art of Salvador Dali. Contends that Dali struggled to integrate his spiritual beliefs with his ever-growing interests in sciences. Contrasts his efforts with those of Sigmund Freud and artist like Fyodor Dostoevsky who seemed intent of proving that God did not exist. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPdali.wps

Salvation and the Old Testament
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A 5 page research paper that addresses the topic of salvation as it is addressed in the Old Testament. The write particularly focuses on the "prophetic" model of salvation in OT scripture. The writer also considers this aspect of religious faith from within the context of this time in history, while relating it to Christian perspective and particularly on how a Old Testament view of salvation informs New Testament faith, life and studies. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khotsal.rtf

Salvation in the Old and New Testaments:
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This 7 page paper examines the theme of salvation as it is presented in both the Old Testament and the New Testament. This paper highlights the many similarities and differences that occur in the way salvation is explained by these different sections of the Bible. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSOldHeb.rtf

Salvation In The Old Testament
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This 7 page paper discusses what was required for salvation in the Old Testament. The writer cites Scripture to illustrate how one could gain righteousness, which is needed for redemption and salvation. The conclusion is that while the means are somewhat different the substance of what one must do for salvation is the same in the Old Testament and the New Testament. Scripture is cited. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGsalvt.rtf

Sam Harris/End of Faith
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A 5 page essay that offers a book review and discussion of Harris's The End of Faith, Religion, Terror and the Future of Reason, which, first of all, examines the areas of the author's argument in which, Harris is shockingly frank, but undeniably correct, before addressing the point at which Harris strays into propositions that are not only shocking but antithetical to humanistic goals. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khsheof.rtf

Same-Sex Marriage in the Catholic Church
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A 4 page paper discussing the effects that the question of same-sex marriage has had on the Catholic Church. The Church always has condemned homosexuality as a sin; it has no choice but to oppose same-sex marriage as well. Presently, the Church takes no direct action against homosexuals. Indeed, it condemns discrimination against gay and lesbian people. Nevertheless, it is unyielding in its position and finds itself running afoul of changing political views in several of the world’s developed nations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSrelCathGayMar.rtf

Samuel P. Huntington's "The Clash Of Civilizations": Critiques
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16 pages in length. While popular in virtually every political circle, Samuel P. Huntington's The Clash of Civilizations is not supported by everyone who reads the author's sometimes-scathing and judgmental assertions of global cultural discord. The writer provides Islamic critiques of his thesis, as well as discusses various issues that relate to cultural discord, such as nationalism and the Islamic Jihad. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: TLCclash.rtf

Santeria
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7 pages. This extremely interesting religion was founded originally in Africa and is a mysterious mixture of voodoo, Catholicism and many other types of beliefs that are still in effect today. In fact, Santeria is making a comeback and many people find they want to adopt this unique and fascinating religious conviction. This paper tells about the history of Santeria along with the beliefs and activities that occur. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: JGAsntra.rtf