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Christian Faith, 2004.
A research proposal for a study about the adaptability of the Christian faith in modern times.
1,258 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 30 sources, MLA, AU$ 45.95
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This paper presents a research proposal. It begins with the thesis statement: if spiritual maturity comes only from a dynamic faith, then Christian education must be anchored in principles of free will and dynamic intercourse. It then describes proposed research methods and contexts and lists the problem. It briefly summarizes a literature review and discusses research methods and assumptions, as well as proposed research results and arguments.
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"Spiritual maturity only comes from a dynamic Christian faith capable of adaptation and change within the orthodox boundaries of so-called "mere" Christianity. Yet many Christians today are loosing their essential faith, turning to agnosticism and athiesm out of disillunsionment or misguided moral obligation. Christian education is failing the majority of its students -- in order to succeed, it must adapt its methods to become a support for, rather than impediment to, the dynamic God-directed path of the individual believer."
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Christian Faith, 2002.
A look at the views of Christianity on such topics as morality and death.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 38.95
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This paper will talk about Christian views on topics such as morality, death etc. Christianity is one of the very old religions and over the period of time there has occurred some significant changes in the views of the people practicing it. This paper will focus on the view consistent with Christian faith.
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Faith Without Proof, 2001.
An examination of the question of faith in Islam and Christianity.
815 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 31.95
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This paper explores the meaning and use of mysticism in the religious faiths of Christianity and Islam. The author shows the reader how mysticism impacts the faiths and allows the reader to explore the truth of the existence within the faith.
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"Around the world the religious faiths of people can be a powerful motivator for living a life free from anger and sin. Many people live their life according to a doctrine that they take to be truth based on little more than their own personal faith that the religion exists as does the higher power that the faith has been build upon. Mysticism in both faiths plays an important role. It guides the followers many times when the only thing they have is their faith. However, even though mysticism is woven into each faith it is used, viewed and believed in different ways."
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Statement of Faith, 2002.
A statement of faith for ordination in Christianity.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 96.95
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This paper is a statement of faith for ordination under assemblies of God denomination. It asserts and consequently proves that the scriptures are the indispensable truths, the trinity is a profound reality, the fall of man is necessary, the path of Jesus is salvation and the sanctification is growth.
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Christian Attempts to Convert Jews to Christianity, 2007.
An overview of historical and modern attempts at conversion.
1,630 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 57.95
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This paper focuses on the attempts of Christians to convert Jews, including an analysis of their successes and failures. Much of the information available on conversion attempts has focused on historical efforts at converting the Jews to Christianity. As such the primary emphasis of this document includes an overview of historical efforts at conversion. In modern society, most Christian faiths - including those that once persecuted the Jews with much enthusiasm - have focused their efforts on causes other than conversion. Still, even in contemporary society there is evidence that certain faiths, the Baptist faith in particular, still believes they have a moral obligation to convert the remaining population of Jews to Christianity. Their attempts, successes and failures in this respect are explored in the second half of this analysis.
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"Other attempts have been made by the Evangelical church to convert Jews to Christianity, or to suppress the rights of Jews and the Jewish faith (Wikipedia, 2005). This trend began in early history, with Charles Semeon of the Evangelical church stating that the efforts at conversion including daily prayers for the conversion of Jews were as much a part of Christianity and "the finest flower of Evangelicalism" (Ragussis, 4). The Evangelicals have often been cited as agreeing with the Southern Baptist Convention, which suggests that it is the duty of Christians to continue in their attempts to convert Jews (Wikipedia, 2005)."
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Thirty Characters in Crisis, 2002.
This paper looks at the works of T.S. Eliot and how they evolved as he found faith in Christianity.
2,342 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 13 sources, MLA, AU$ 78.95
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The paper looks specifically at two poems by T.S. Eliot, "Murder in the Cathedral" and "The Cocktail Party", in which the characters are instruments in conveying his recurring theme of man's need-- a return of faith in God to combat the desolate state of society. The writer argues that the themes that Eliot was facing in his day are the same concepts with which we struggle today.
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"Most people move on the rim of the wheel, on the level of time. They are born, marry, grow old, and die without ever achieving a consciousness of life as anything greater than the flow of time But some.. .seek to move beyond the level of time to the still point at the center of the wheel where time and timelessness intersect and they experience the eternal presence of God. (McCormick 774-75)
Thomas Becket in Murder in the Cathedral and Celia Coplestone in The Cocktail Party are two characters who tragically attempt to transcend worldly restraints of emptiness; they are the noble ones amidst societies of intolerant chaos and shallow meaninglessness. (An in-depth discussion of their fateful characters and lives is provided later in the paper.) A stark contrast to Thomas and Celia are the people surrounding them, those who live within the superficial realm of the wheel's outer rim."
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Christianity Today and Throughout History, 2008.
A discussion of the history of Christianity.
1,290 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 47.95
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This paper examines Christianity's obscure and tumultuous history. Today, Christianity's gloried present seems to provide little evidence to outsiders of its fractious history. Although Christianity is often viewed as an ethnocentric religion, a practical understanding of its past will show that Christianity was truly a multi-centric faith in its first centuries, owing to its relative modesty of influence and its own emergence from another faith. The paper then expands upon Christianity's gradual rise to its current status by way of a long and occasionally dramatic road. From its tribal stages in Jerusalem to the conversion of Augustus, from the Crusades and Inquisition to the splintering Americanization of the U.S. antebellum era, Christianity would be the province of both the conquered and the conqueror over history, with either of these conditions serving the cause to stimulate Christian faith. The paper concludes that, though today we are not in a position to determine what Christianity's current status suggests about its future, an examination of the long timeline of Christianity may provide some hints to this in the patterns revealed by the past.
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"Consistent with this recurrent idea that Christianity would undergo a gradual evolution to help produce the identity that we know today, a consideration of the traditions of worship in Christianity, during Week 4 shows us that this religion only resembles that of the previous 2000 years in its claim to the origins of Jesus Christ. The manner in which churches and individuals have sought to engage this claim through praise and extolment has varied considerably over this duration. Today, a casual sweep of a local community on a Sunday morning is likely to reveal that each service promotes its own denominational emphases on imagery (whether such concerns the crucifixion, historical figures of the New Testament or some hybridization of the scriptures and the specific ethnic demographic's relationship claimed thereto. Verbal traditions concerning latin-based readings, group readings in a church's native language or receipt of a sermon from a congregation leader all would emerge as separate traditions not of a uniform Christianity, but of a belief system evolving to take on limitless incarnations. Certainly, this should help us to understand that the historical use of the word 'Christianity' is really just a catch-all with less use in specificity to understanding specific religious practices or behaviors in the past than with generality to addressing a broader movement which has come to be known as Christianity."
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Christian and Buddhist Thinking, 2008.
An examination of the similarities and differences between the Christian and Buddhist religions.
1,651 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 57.95
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This paper examines the principles of both the Christian and Buddhist faiths. The paper explains that although differences abound between religions of the world, both Christianity and Buddhism believe in a variation of hell and punishment, although the result of the penance is quite different. The paper then looks at the image of God in the Christian religion and the lack thereof in the Buddhist religion. The paper also points out that the existence of God is a matter of faith, whether one is a Christian, Buddhist, or any other religion, as God cannot be experienced by any of man's physical senses. The writer believes that each individual in this world is still at liberty to believe what he or she desires, therefore, each religion must learn to respect one another to survive in peace and harmony without judgment or oppression hindering anyone's beliefs. In conclusion, the writer favors Buddhism as a religion of choice and freedom, rather than one of tyranny and control, which the Christian religion has sometimes displayed over the years.
Outline:
Introduction
The Christian Image of God
Buddhism and the Lack of God
Christianity vs. Buddhism
Conclusion
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"The Bible states that God created Jesus through Immaculate Conception through a virgin named Mary. As he grew older, he began to do miracles in the Middle Eastern area in which he lived, by healing the sick. He began teaching what is now known as Christianity, chronicled in the New Testament of the Christian Holy Bible. His teachings attracted many and he gathered a number of disciples who would travel with him, doing his work and spreading his message."
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Contemporary Christian Art, 2004.
A paper looking at contemporary Christian art in the context of modern Christianity.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 34.95
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This paper discusses contemporary Christian art. The paper looks at how the variation in works of Christian art corresponds to the variation in Christian faith. It explains that some Christian art reflects a traditional Catholic perspective and draws on centuries of traditions of Catholic art, while other Christian art reflects the doctrinal practices and emphases of a range of sects, from Quakerism to Pentecostal.
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"Contemporary Christian art is much like contemporary Christianity in general. There is as much variation in works of Christian art as there is variation in Christian faith. Some Christian art reflects a traditional Catholic perspective and draws on centuries of traditions of Catholic art. Other Christian art reflects the doctrinal practices and emphases of a range of sects from Quakerism to Pentecostal. And much of what artists might call Christian art because it reflects their own beliefs as Christians might not generally be classified as Christian art by..."
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Judaism and Christianity, 2002.
A comparison between the belief in God within Judaism and Christianity.
13,886 words (approx. 55.5 pages), 11 sources, APA, AU$ 269.95
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This paper explores the concept of God within the Jewish and Christian religions. The paper begins with a general explanation of belief in a monotheistic God, followed by the Jewish dogma and then the Christian one. The paper includes a large number of textual references, from the Bible as well as religious commentators through the ages.
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General Concepts
The General Concept of God
Historic Evolvement of God
Some of the Changes That Have Been Witnessed
How God is Used in Worldwide Faiths
The Jewish Faith
How God is Perceived in the Jewish Faith?
What Are Some of the Abstract Beliefs Regarding God?
What Are Some of the Tangible Beliefs Regarding God?
What Are Some of the Practices About God?
The Christian Faith
How is God Perceived in the Christian Faith?
What Are Some of the Abstract Beliefs Regarding God?
What Are Some of the Tangible Beliefs Regarding God?
What Are Some of the Practices Regarding God?
Conclusion
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"The general concept of a monolithic God involves the belief in one deity who was the creator of all living things. This God is believed to have power, and to have the ability to cause things to happen both good and bad. God in this sense is believed to be all loving and all powerful and the faiths that believe in a single God believe the God is to be worshipped and that He is to be first and foremost in all that one does."
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Faith in God Above, 2002.
An analysis of the concept of faith in God from an individual's point of view.
1,180 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 43.95
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This paper is a personal examination of the author's faith in God as a Christian, a mother, and a nurse. It discusses how, in order to cope with the immense responsibility on her shoulders, the author requires some form of divine help in order to make things work. It focuses on her career as a nurse and looks at how the field of nursing has certainly benefited a great deal from better communication, as there is a far greater emphasis than there ever was on the building up of relationships between nurses and patients. It shows how this kind of relationship, from a Christian perspective, means that there is greater spiritual interaction between the nurses and their clients.
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"In modern society people should act according to the need of the hour, taking into consideration the wishes of the individuals involved in particular issues. There are several issues today in the field of medicine that bother the religious people who believe in preserving life no matter what the situation is. There are many complex questions that emerge as a result, and develop into unbelievably debatable issues that have gone on for years, perhaps even decades. These debates do not only cease here, they go on to encompass other related issues, and the ball of twine keeps on getting more and more knotted."
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Judaism, Christianity and Islam, 2006.
A discussion of issues and traditions in Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 51.95
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This paper explores contemporary issues and traditions in the three monotheistic faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. For Judaism, the paper discusses the Holocaust and its effect on modern Jewish identity, the land of Israel, and the Passover Seder meal. For Christianity, the paper examines the singleness of the Bible as revelation, and observances of Christmas and Easter. For Islam, the paper studies radical Islamic terrorist attacks, daily prayer, and women's dress.
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"The memory of the Holocaust is a major issue among Jews who are of age today. Those who actually lived through it or through that time are passing out of this world. For many of the Jews of that generation..."
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Christian Martyrdom, 2006.
This paper discusses the lives and tribulations of early Christians martyrs during and after Christian persecution.
1,060 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 40.95
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This paper explains that canonization of sainthood for a Christian in antiquity was achieved either by living piously and being recognized as a holy person within the church after natural death or by leading a virtuous life though the Christian faith and consequentially being killed for those beliefs, which is known as becoming a martyr. The author points out that the early Christians were mainly martyred because of their refusal to perform actions that contradicted a Christian lifestyle and violated church doctrines such as St. Perpetua. The paper relates that, throughout the stories of the martyr's lives and the lives of the Desert Fathers, the essential designs are similar: The pious lifestyle leads to sainthood and heaven.
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"In 303CE, the Emperor of Rome issued an edict, which called for the destruction of churches, the burning of scripts and the arrests and eventual deaths of Christians. The reason for the edict was not because of ritual wrong-doing, but to reorder the hierarchy of the population of Rome. The Christian faith had started to spread at a phenomenal rate (at one point reaching to almost 25% of the population of Rome), and started to threaten the bureaucratic stability. Using the provisions already in place, Diocletian used his military power to reorder the Roman socio-economic class to his liking."
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Gender Roles in Christianity and Judaism, 2002.
An examination of gender roles in Judaism and Christianity, looking at how one evolved out of the other and how both have evolved today.
1,595 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 56.95
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This paper discusses how, like most religions, gender roles are an important part of both Christianity and Judaism. It shows how both of these religions have very specific roles for men and women, which constitute key theological areas of both faiths and how, because Christianity arose out of Judaism, some of the gender roles are similar. It also looks at how Christianity has some unique gender roles of its own. Further, how the gender roles in both Judaism and Christianity have changed and evolved over the centuries.
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"Women, as keepers of the house and home, had special tasks to perform when preparing for the Sabbath. On Fridays before sunset, they had to work hard to finish the cooking and clean the house ("Women's Role in the Rituals"). They set the table for the first Sabbath meal and put all things that remind people of work out of view, as no work is permitted on the Sabbath. The woman of the house lights two candles on a table and says a prayer of blessing for the family; when this is completed, the Sabbath has officially begun ("Women's Role in the Rituals"). This is one of three ritual acts specifically given to women to perform in the traditional Jewish religion. Afterward, the man of the house blesses his children-first sons, then daughters-and then blesses his wife. The family then begins the first meal of the Sabbath. The last meal of the Sabbath is concluded with another prayer from the woman of the house."
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Christianity and Buddhism.
This paper discuses Christianity and Buddhism as the major religious faiths which transformed the ways human beings treat each other.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 44.95
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This paper explains that the four specific aspects of Christianity and Buddhism are based on philosophical and moral doctrines--personal worth, the fellowship of man, the freedom to be a creative person and the role, which hope plays in the lives of believers while living in a world filled with suffering and disillusionment. The author points out that, in the realms of Christianity, these four aspects seems to based on the philosophical doctrines of Jesus Christ as they appear in the New Testament; in Mark 12:33, Jesus says to a curious scribe that a person must "love his neighbor as himself" and then reiterates this principle in John 13:34. The paper relates that Buddhist doctrines associated with hope are firmly linked with one's own transcendental state, which leads to enlightenment and peace of mind; but suffering does play a major role, for as Buddha declared, "Birth, old age, illness, death, grief, lamentation, pain, affliction and despair are all forms of suffering."
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"The Christian basis for the second aspect lies within additional sayings and doctrines of Jesus Christ. In Romans 3:10-11, Jesus says that the Jews are no better than the Gentiles and states "There is none righteous, no, not one." In Matthew 5:5, Jesus adds "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth;" in Matthew 5:7, "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy," and in Matthew 5:9, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God." In essence, these philosophical tenets deal primarily with the fellowship of man and how people of diverse backgrounds can be brought together in friendship and amity. According to Jesus, those that are meek or kind-hearted are always willing to be at peace with others; those that are merciful always overlook another's shortcomings or differences in regard to race or religious beliefs, and the peacemakers always prefer accord over discord and disharmony. Thus, these beliefs when put into practice will overcome all differences among people and result in social and cultural togetherness."
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