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Religion and Capital Punishment, 2008.
An analysis of the close connection between religious belief and a belief in capital punishment.
1,244 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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The paper examines the role of religion in shaping attitudes toward capital punishment. It looks at how different religious denominations take a different attitude toward the subject so that followers take their cues from that denomination, such as the current divide seen in America between many evangelical Protestant churches that support capital punishment and the Catholic Church that does not. It also discusses how, at a deeper level, support often hinges on the degree of reliance on the Bible as an unerring source, with those supporting capital punishment finding a direct admonition for capital punishment in scripture.
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"Robert L. Young more specifically looks at the way religious orientation and race produce certain levels of support for the death penalty. The researchers look at the 1988 General Social Survey showing that fundamentalism, evangelism, and devotionalism have significant by very different roles in shaping attitudes toward capital punishment. Young notes first that religion should have a role because religion deals at its most basic level with issues of life and death, including the question of the role of the state in taking a life. "
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Darwin and Religion, 2008.
An analysis of the role of religion in the controversy surrounding Darwin's theories in the nineteenth century.
1,711 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper discusses how during the nineteenth century there was controversy surrounding Darwin's publication of "On the Origin of Species". It looks at how his arguments were so contrary to mainstream religious thought that, although they were quickly incorporated into the scientific corpus, the religious community and the lay public has had a more difficult time accepting Darwin's thesis.
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"The scientific importance of Darwin's ideas, thus, was not without precedent. Other scholars had suggested similar explanations for speciation. What differentiated Darwin was the incredible wealth of observations and experimental evidence that he amassed in order to demonstrate the validity of his theory (McGowen 21). Despite this evidence, the explanation generated controversy almost from the start. Some of this controversy unquestionably came from the scientific community, which would have debated and argued the finer points of Darwin's work to determine its worthiness as an explanation for natural phenomenon."
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Western Liberalism and the Confucian Challenge, 2008.
A literary analysis of the ideology of Western liberalism from the perspective of Chinese Confucianism.
2,070 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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Henry Rosemont, in "Whose Democracy? Which Rights?," presents a challenge to the "regnant ideology" of Western liberalism from the perspective of Chinese Confucianism. This paper critically examines Rosemont's arguments with particular reference to the arguments of David Wong with regard to relativism.
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"Wong contends that Confucianism bears striking similarities to a number of ethical systems found in Africa, China, India and Japan in which the concept of individual rights is largely absent, and the prime emphasis is upon communal networks of relationships. Moreover, the fact that these systems were developed, and met the needs of the societies in which they were created for millennia, suggests that they at least must be given equal consideration to the Western liberal tradition with an emphasis upon individual liberties (Wong 39-40)."
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North Korea and Christianity, 2008.
A review of Dae Young Ryu's article, "Fresh Wineskins for New Wine: A New Perspective on North Korean Christianity - The Need for a New Perspective."
2,069 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper analyzes Dae Young Ryu's article, "Fresh Wineskins for New Wine: A New Perspective on North Korean Christianity - The Need for a New Perspective." The paper discusses Ryu's arguments and research. It then critically analyzes his interpretation and analysis of North Korean Christianity. The paper concludes that Ryu's article is balanced in such a way that any other style could be no more convincing.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Development and Content of Ryu's Research
Critical Analysis and Conclusion
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"Ryu's admission that periodization is a necessary evil ("A good periodization model," he notes, "helps one understand complex historical phenomena with greater ease" [p. 660]), is polite, but not necessary. He is right in stating that periodization is the only manageable way in which the issue of North Korean historical attitudes toward Christianity can be handled. This approach helps one comprehend the coming information by dividing it into management chunks, at the same time providing an excellent basis for exploring the issue from a historical viewpoint and from the different models researchers have applied to the situation. The author's style is the same as the very model he laments he must use: he divides the sections up into manageable chunks so the reader gets a clear idea of each perspective and the division between them. Ryu's use of pictorial aids - diagrams - to illustrate these schools of thought is a nice, thoughtful touch, though probably unnecessary for the more educated reader."
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Honor Killings, 2005.
An examination of honor killings in Pakistan.
1,339 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper describes the problem of honor killings and looks at the history of honor killings in Pakistan. The paper then explains that the establishment and strict enforcement of laws protecting women from this kind of abuse and violence, as well as the cultural pressure to make change, are the basic approaches to rid the world of this kind of murder.
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"Women throughout the world have long suffered at the hands of their husbands, fathers, and other male relatives. Why would a father, husband, or brother kill his daughter, wife, or sister? In some parts of the world, including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Brazil, Uganda, and many countries in the Middle East, when a woman's family believes that her behavior has threatened the "family honor," killing her is seen as the only alternative . The practice of "honor killing", which is the murder of a (generally) female relative who is perceived to have brought dishonor to the family (which can be defined in terms as broad as looking at a man in a sexual manner, adultery, refusing a marriage proposal, refusing to have sex, or even being raped) by a male member of the family, has the highest level of reported incidence in the nation of Pakistan."
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Personal Political Philosophy, 2008.
A personal discussion of conservatism and Christian beliefs, as well as the general worldview they combine to produce.
1,811 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper explains why the writer is a conservative republican and a Christian. More specifically, the paper outlines the writer's values, discusses his world-view and catalogues the goals and strategies he believes are worthy of pursuit. Ultimately, the paper concludes that Christian conservatism has many things with which to commend itself.
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"This writer also feels that homosexuals should have their rights protected as befits a tolerant and open society, but that the traditional definition of marriage has served us well as the basic social unit and should not be overturned; likewise, the environment is important, as well, but climactic change has always been a part of the earth's history and is a phenomenon largely beyond the ability of human beings to control. As a final "value," this writer believes strongly that the western civilization which gave us equality between the sexes and the best elements of classical liberalism should be privileged more in our institutions of higher learning; therefore, cultural relativism and "multiculturalism" has led to the diminishment of a worthy cultural legacy in the west."
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Roman Catholic Education and Values, 2008.
This paper discussing teaching in Roman Catholic Schools in Ontario.
982 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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In this article, the writer notes that if one has experience of both secular and parochial schools and universities, one comes to appreciate the extra dimension that parochial schools do offer to children. Also, the Roman Catholic vision of the family of whatever description, as the basic unit of society, is tremendously helpful to young people as a way in which to examine their own lives and those of people they encounter, and what might prove helpful to the communities they will know over their life course. The writer maintains that serving in a Roman Catholic school board, in this light, offers the opportunity to encourage thoughtfulness on social issues that are now most important to the greater family that is the society, as in exploring the roots of addiction, homelessness, and extreme materialism and individualism. Further, the writer points out that students are undoubtedly given a rounder education that does not exclude secular views but insists that moral questions are explored and debated.
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"As a second strong source of interest in a Roman Catholic teaching career is awareness of central Canada as a diverse and immigrant-receiving region. As may not be realized by many Roman Catholics, for many new arrivals there is the expectation of the school as helping considerably to acculturate their children, if members of the Roman Catholic Communion. For arrivals from other religious addresses there is also an expectation of some access to parochial education that may be sadly lacking in the schools there children eventually join. It is not unusual to find new Canadians of diverse origins, many of them non-Christians, preferring to expose their children to what may be offered by a local parish, community centre or other Roman Catholic facility. For arriving Roman Catholics, there can be relief to know they live near the Catholic school as a kind of lifeline for their children given the strong risks of raising children in urban areas on low financial resources. For such families whether from Sri Lanka, India, Congo or Eritrea, Guatemala or Peru, there can be confidence in Roman Catholic teachers and schools as those who will care about the development of their children in years when some immigrant parents cannot perform ideally due to circumstances."
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Free Will and Original Sin, 2007.
Compares and contrasts the debate between Pelagian and Augustinian theology in regards to original sin and free will.
945 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This study compares and contrasts the Pelagian and Augustinian biblical viewpoints in relation to free will and original sin within a theological perspective. The author concludes with a preference for Augustinian theology in relation to original sin, and explains his reasons for this preference.
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"The ideology of Pelagian thought is directly related to the monk's belief that Adam was the only human to ever be cursed by God, and that his children did not possess Original Sin. This theological framework was in direct antagonism against Augustinian thought that preached that God must impart a divine gift on those that acted in his will, rather than humans being able to act on these principles without Godly intervention. In this manner, Augustine defines Original Sin through the power of God to determine the extent of free will that Adam possessed when he ate of the same fruit as Eve in Book II, Chapter XIV in The City of God."
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"A Question of Miracles", 2007.
A review of the HBO documentary "A Question of Miracles".
711 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 0 sources, $ 25.95
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This paper discusses how "A Question of Miracles" examines contemporary faith healing and the role religious belief may have on the treatment of disease. It looks at how filmmaker Anthony Thomas traveled around the world, interviewing faith healers and people who believe their health had been miraculously restored because of their faith in God. Most of the film focuses on two men who claim to be successful faith healers, Benny Hinn and Reinhard Bonnke.
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"A Question of Miracles reveals why faith healing, despite the fraudulent aspects of it, can work to a certain extent in some people, at least temporarily, for scientists and theologians agree that short-term recoveries during or after a faith healing session can occur because of psychosomatic conditions. In cases of arthritis, for example, which is manifested by inflammation of the joints, a faith healer's inciting of powerful emotions in a person hoping to be cured can trigger the release of natural opiates in their brain, which can bring a temporary release from arthritic pain and convince them they have been healed. "
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Women and Fundamentalism in the Abrahamic Religions, 2007.
An analysis of the roles of women, fundamentalism and marriage within the context of Christianity, Islam and Judaism.
1,944 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper analyzes the roles of women, fundamentalism and marriage within the context of Abrahamic religions. It discusses the importance of these three factors in making up the crucial issues that are part of the modern perceptions of Christianity, Islam and Judaism. It discusses the major impact that religious fundamentalism can have on society and compares the major tenets of sexuality and marriage within Christianity, Judaism and Islam.
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"In conclusion, the role of women, fundamentalism, and marriage are challenging issues within the context of Abrahamic religions in modern secular society. In many ways, the limited role of women and marriage for these age-old religious faiths is being reconstructed within the modern world. Although the rising problem of religious fundamentalism is challenging secular government in recent times, they are normatively small groups that do not hold sway over the majority rule. In this manner, the changing role of women, fundamentalism, and marriage are crucially critical issues that need to understood within context of Abrahamic religions in the 21st century."
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Biblical Prophecies, 2007.
This paper discusses biblical prophecies in the Old Testament that are fulfilled in the New Testament.
1,190 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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This paper explains that Christians should read both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible to understand all the prophecies that are made and to see how God has fulfilled each of these prophecies. The author points out that many prophecies, including the seed of the woman, the seed of Abraham and the seed of Isaac, point to the birth and death of Jesus. The paper concludes that it is important to realize that the fulfillment of these Old Testament scriptures means that a person should honor the belief that Jesus is indeed the Son of God. The paper includes many quotations and an appendix listing the prophecies fulfilled by Jesus.
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"The name of Jesus was foretold in the Old Testament. "The Old Testament gets even clearer about the fact that Messiah is God, that God Himself will be the Messiah, that the name of the Messiah is Y-H-W-H." In Isaiah 9:6, it tells that the different names of the Messiah. ...Comparing the Old Testament with the New Testament will show these names have been applied to Jesus. Jesus has fulfilled all the prophecies in the Old Testament and how they are fulfilled are written in the New Testament. Even Jesus recognized that his purpose was to fulfill the Old Testament."
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International Terrorism, 2007.
This paper looks at the concept and acts of terrorism and at terrorist organizations.
2,188 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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In this article the writer discusses terrorism and terrorist groups. Firstly the writer discusses the definition of terrorism. Next, the rationale that many groups use to explain their actions is examined in the context of how the various groups are perceived. Terrorist groups are seen as flat organizational structures that depend on knowledge silos and highly autonomous cells to function effectively. Moreover, terrorism is seen as at least a partial clash of civilizations and cultures with some historical implications. The writer concludes that terrorism is growing in appeal for various groups as a way to further their objectives.
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Terrorism--what is it?
Rationalization
Structure & Organization
Cultural Implications
Historical & Contemporary Factors
Conclusion
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"The concern is that while the US does not want terrorism and terrorist to be defined as militaries in the formal sense, it does want the latitude to treat terrorist individuals within such a context."
"The most accurate definition of terrorism seems to be the first definition introduced. However, even that working definition may be somewhat constrained because it includes the qualifying statement that terrorism is politically motivated. This may indeed be prevalent but it is not necessarily a requirement for terrorism to take place because many groups may have not political agenda but a religious agenda, cultural agenda, or some other contextual agenda sans any political intent."
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Classical Theism, 2007.
An analysis of the arguments for and against classical theism in religion and the broader world.
1,696 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper discusses the prospects for defending the epistemic respectability of religious belief. It looks at where this can be found in institutionalized religion, as well as where it can be understood in a broader sense. The paper analyzes the philosophical arguments for and against classical theism and then discusses the general evidence that falls in favor of decrying classical theism and not supporting it.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
General Philosophical Arguments For Classical Theism
Philosophical Arguments Against Classical Theism
Definitional Problems
Logical Inconsistencies and Contradictions
Immortality and Life After Death
Miracles and Other Paranormal Phenomena
Science and Religion
Conclusion
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"Though they are mostly mutually exclusive in nature, occasionally science and religion overlap with the former usually operating to denounce the latter. The two most common fields of contention are that of creation science and evolution, and homosexuality. Creation science holds that, according to God's words in the Bible, He created the world during a six day, 144 hour period between 4004 and 8000 BCE. However, science is in direct opposition to this - it is now nearly consensus opinion that the universe was created about 14 billion years ago and the Earth was formed approximately 4.5 billion years ago (Religious Tolerance)."
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Classical Hinduism, 2007.
An analysis of classical Hinduism and its place in modern culture.
1,836 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper looks at how classical Hinduism is a very inward-looking religion, trying to keep its footing in an outward-looking world. It contends that eventually it is inevitable that Hinduism may well undergo a transformation, just as the modern world is transforming Indian culture.
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What is Classical Hinduism?
Hinduism and Historical Place
Hinduism and Modern Times
How is the Practice of Hinduism Affected?
The "Invention" of Hinduism
Continuing Practices
Conclusion
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"Hindus believe that an external spiritual truth exists, called Brahman. Human life has a two-fold purpose: to understand Brahman and to come to an understanding about the role of the human soul, the atma (Prime 6). Given that the human understanding is imperfect, understanding the soul is a difficult, if not an impossible, task for a single lifetime. For this reason, the soul begins on a cycle of rebirth, samsara, in an effort to come closer to the perfect understanding of Brahman and achieve oneness with the eternal spiritual reality. The fuel that drives this journey is called karma, which either elevates us closer to that reality or pulls us farther from it, based on the actions of our current life (Prime 6-7)."
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Who is the Buddha?, 2007.
An analysis of the life and wanderings of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha.
1,737 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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This paper discusses Siddhartha Gautama, who was revered by his disciples (Buddhists) as the Buddha, or the "Awakened One". It describes the history of Buddhism as a distinct religious tradition and the life of the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama. The paper focuses on the narrative of Buddha's life, his wanderings and his Buddhist followers.
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"After his mother died Siddhartha was nursed and raised by his mother's sister, who was the second cohort of his father, the King Suddhodana. They lived in the capital Kapilavatthu. His father, the King surrounded his son with luxury and pleasures out of fear that the young prince would abandon his royal place and position and he would not have a successor. He lived the life of privilege in accordance to his father's position, with servants. Historically, "we do not know anything about his physical stature or facial appearance. We know little about his personality with absolute certainty" (Olson, 2005, p.22). Many narrators of the Buddha narrative have attributed Siddhartha with great physical beauty and strength, as well as cleverness and intellect. In due time Siddhartha married a woman named Yasodhara and had a son named Rahula with her."
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Egypt and Monumental Architecture, 2007.
An analysis of the centrality of Egyptian monuments and architecture to the religion of ancient Egypt.
819 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper discusses the monumental architecture in Egypt that was associated with worship of the gods and with funeral customs. The paper discusses the building and development of the pyramids and the purposes that they served. It then shows how the cycle of birth and rebirth is expressed in much Egyptian art and is central to the religion of ancient Egypt.
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"The pyramids, of course, are massive tombs for high-born rulers, while smaller tombs or burial sites have been found for people of lesser rank, including massive underground structures housing hundreds of mummies in some cases. The huge statues in the Valley of the Kings were also dedicated to rulers who had died and were carved in stone so they would be remembered. The polytheistic religion of the Egyptians supported their ideas about the after-life and about how their rulers would join the gods after death, just as they represented the gods in this world."
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Enlightenment and Buddhism, 2007.
An analysis of the relevance of Buddhism and enlightenment to Western society today.
1,475 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper discusses Buddhism and enlightenment in Western society. It begins by defining the term "Buddhism" and then argues that Buddhism, although Eastern in origin and ancient, remains relevant in Western society today. More specifically, the paper looks at Buddhism's relevance to today with regard to the concept of enlightenment and discusses the reasons why it is still relevant today.
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"Another indication that enlightenment is still relevant today comes from the fact that "Sakyamuni's enlightenment experiences, or 'Great Awakening' ... represents the human experience around which the religion would develop its practices and ideals." (Eliade, 355) Indeed, Sakyamuni's disciples saw this enlightenment as central to their religion, in that it enables people to break free from passion, suffering, and rebirth. This freedom is referred to as nirvana. Nirvana may be thought of as a kind of heaven. Achieving it frees people from all worries and suffering, and stops them from having to endlessly repeat the cycle of life. (Eliade) This concept is surely just as appealing in modern times as it was hundreds of years ago. In fact, it may be more appealing now, as there are so many more worries and pressures, such as global warming, and the possibility of total climate collapse."
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"Young Goodman Brown", 2007.
An analysis of the spiritual doubt of the main character in Nathaniel Hawthorne's book "Young Goodman Brown".
1,277 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper discusses doubt and impurity in Nathaniel Hawthorne's book
"Young Goodman Brown". It discusses the interpretations that exist for this story and how they relate to the main character's spiritual doubt and issues of faith. It also looks at the symbolic meanings behind the main character's wife and how they are most often used in support of the interpretations of the story regarding his faith and doubt.
Table of Contents:
Doubt and Impurity
Impurity and Faith
Unresolved Doubt and Evil
Conclusion
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"Young Goodman Brown has been interpreted to mean that the title character is attempting to retain his faith. The symbolic meanings behind his wife are most often used in support of this argument. Yet the newness of their marriage suggests that this interpretation might not be the best one."
"Instead, it might be that Goodman Brown is not tempted to give up his faith; rather, it might be that he is attempting to resolve his doubts and keep the faith that he does have, safe. Faith, through her symbolic name and ribbons, might represent the need for Goodman Brown to come of age. In the end, it is not Faith, his lack of faith, or the Devil that brings Goodman Brown to evil. His life is made miserable and his soul is lost through the simple presence of unresolved doubt."
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The "Didache", 2007.
An analysis of the exclusion of the Apostolic teachings of the "Didache" within the Holy Bible.
2,208 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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This theological analysis of the Roman Catholic text the "Didache"l analyzes why this early document was excluded from the New Testament. It looks at how the rediscovery of this document in 1875 is part of one major reason why the church excluded the document and how the historical validity of paleographic sources for the document denied apostolic authorship. It also examines how the the exclusion of the "Didache" from the New Testament is a direct conflict for the rules of institutional theocratic authority of "apostolic succession" for Roman Catholic Church leaders.
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"The Didache was a document of importance due to its early references to the apostolic Christian Church before the New Testament was collected and published as canon or law. The highly subjective nature of the authorship is one critical perspective that has been brought forth in the paleography of the Didache. The authorship of the Didache is one historical point that some critics of the writings bring forth in modern evaluations of the manuscript. Although the rediscovery of the document in 1875 connotes that the writings were apparently written in 1056, there is modern evidence that suggests that the original manuscript is dated at around 100 A.D. or even earlier. However, this study will bring forth the argument of authorship as one reason why many critics of the Didache find it too ambiguous to have been included in the Christina canon of the New Testament."
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