Augustine, Aquinas and Bonaventure: Views on Philosophy, Religion and God
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of some essential elements of the perspectives of Augustine, Aquinas, and Bonaventure as they relate to the philosophy of religion. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHAquin_

Why Petition God?
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This 5 page paper addresses this question from the viewpoint that since God is omniscient and omnipotent, why should man pray for anything. Issues discussed include free will, Divine planning and arguments about the usefulness of prayer with examples that relate to everyday life.
Filename: Petgod.wps

Islam: The Religion and the Ideology
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A 21 page discussion of Islamic religion and ideology. Defines Islamic ideology as a changing phenomena which reflects societal needs and aspirations. Provides and extensive discussion of contemporary Islamic culture, traditional culture, and Western misperceptions regarding that culture. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: PPislIde.wps

The Concept of God
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In this, the 'new age', more and more individuals are defining their lives by their spirituality. Whether God is a personalized amalgamation of several concepts or is defined within the precepts of an organized religion, the concept of God is central to the lives of a great many people. This 8 page paper asserts that the three religious orientations: Christianity, Judaism and Islam all affirm theism, or the belief that God exists, is the Creator of Man and his Universe and is omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent. Theism forms the basis for all three religions. They also share the belief that there is One God (monotheism), and a rejection of the deist belief that God cannot intervene and, or, interact in the world. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KTgodrel.wps

Religion
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A 6 page paper discussing various aspects of religion that address issues such as oppression and liberation. Religion is a very complex and emotional subject which can often cause people to feel completely at peace with themselves and life, but can also incite people to violence. It revolves around a faith that instills, and often forces, people to behave and believe a certain way, depending on, and regardless of, the religion. More often than not religion is nothing more than a safety net that provides individuals with set rules which essentially protect them from themselves, thereby making it an oppressive reality as well as a liberating one. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Reloplib.wps

Science and Religion / Can They Co-Exist ?
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A 10 page research paper exploring the title question. Two primary questions are discussed: Can science and religion co-exist; and Are space, time and matter on in the same thing? The writer offers two theses. First, science and religion not only can co-exist, they must co-exist. Evidence for this is drawn from a number of philosophers and scientists including Descartes and Wertheim. The second thesis is that space, time and matter are three separate substances with evidence drawn from Descartes, the Deists, and Berkeley. Other philosophers and scientists are also briefly discussed in this paper. Bibliography included.
Filename: SciRel.wps

The Writings of Abraham Joshua Heschel
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This 7 page paper considers the style an message of the works of this well respected Jewish theologian. The paper specifically looks at his work entitled 'Man Is Not Alone: A Philosophy of Religion'. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEherjew.wps

The Impact of Religion on Western Culture
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8 pages in length. Religion is an exciting and powerful influence that has preoccupied mankind throughout history and motivated people to do extraordinary things that stretch the limits of human potential. It motivated Martin Luther to challenge the Pope, Gandhi to unite India, Martin Luther King, Jr., to challenge a racist society to reform. This paper discusses that impact on western culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JGAmluth.wps

Death In The Pearl
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The Pearl was written toward the end of the middle ages and incorporates the Christian belief system with many pagan beliefs, myths and symbolic, including many of the symbols and rituals associated with death and dying. This 7 page paper explores both the secular and religious associations made within the context of death. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KTborprl.wps

Jewish and Pagan Women in Ancient Greece and Rome
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This 5 page paper considers the role that Jewish women played in the society in Ancient Greece and Rome and compares and contrasts them to Pagan women during this same period. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MHjewwom.wps

Religion in Ukraine
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A 5 page paper which examines the history of religion in Ukraine. Aside from very early times, which bore pagan beliefs, Ukraine has been, since the 11th century, a Christian state, much like the rest of Europe. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAukraine.wps

Shakespeare's King Lear and the Apocalypse
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This 7 page paper considers the views of society regarding the apocalypse and how we can see these perceptions which originate from the bible brought to life in the literary works of the time. The example chosen is King Lear, a pagan king who has many flaws. The bibliography sites 5 sources.
Filename: TElearap.wps