Howard Thurman’s Approach to the Question of God
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A 5 page discussion of the unique views of the African American writer Howard Thurman. Emphasizes that although relatively unknown up until recent years, Howard Thurman is deserved of the title of being one of the most notable African American authors of all time. Illustrated Thurman’s views on the existence and nature of God, particularly his deviations from the strict principles of Christianity which allow him to accept the validity of other religious inputs on the nature of God. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPgodThr.wps

Humour and Faith
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This 8 page paper considers the way that humour is used in faith and religion. Usually aimed at the individual as the target of the humour the paper considers how both Isaac and Jesus have been used as target directly and indirectly by critics as well as supporters of the faith. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEhumorf.wps

Individualism in the Christian Church: Saint Augustine and Martin Luther
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This 6 page paper looks at the way in which both of these two men, separated by centuries, were joined in a single idea, the importance of the individual relationship between god and man. The paper examines their theologies, commenting and discussing the similarities as well as the differences. The bibliography cites 2 sources,
Filename: TEauglut.wps

Jainism and Taoism
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A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the religions of Jainism and Taoism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAtaojan.rtf

James Cone and Father Devine
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This 5 page paper compares and contrasts these two religious leaders of the black community. Their styles, beliefs and type of leadership are all discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA118rel.doc

John Woolman
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This 5 page paper looks at the life and influence that effected the eighteen century Quaker John Woolman and his beliefs. The paper identifies key point in his life and discussed the effect these may have had ion his life. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEwolman.wps

John Wycliffe and the Lollards
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This 10 page paper looks at the man who was responsible for translating the bible into English in the later fourteenth century and considers why his movement was doomed to failure and the influence it had on society in the short and long term on aspects of life such as power and war. In order to understand this the paper looks at both the man and his ideas that were proven to be ahead of their time. The bibliography cites 9 sources.
Filename: TElolwyc.wps

Joseph Campbell on Religion
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A 5 page discussion of the work of Joseph Campbell who dedicated much of his life to the study of mythology in primitive and occidental religions. Outlines his impressions of the importance of religion and ritual to societal structure and our ultimate purpose in that society. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPestRlg.wps

Justinian and Christianity
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A 10 page paper which discusses the Emperor Justinian of Constantinople from 527-564. The paper argues that Justinian's intentions were political more than religious. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAjstnan.rtf

Kachina Ceremonies
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A 5 page research paper that examines the kachina ceremonial cycle of the Hopi Indians of the American Southwest. These ceremonies revolved around the spirit beings known as the "kacinas," who are the most important element of the Hopi belief system. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: khkach.wps