Catholicism and Life After Death
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A 5 page paper which discusses the different doctrines of the Catholic Church as they apply to life after death. Purgatory is discussed and illustrated as it is the most unique of the Catholic Church's doctrines which applies to life after death. Other various issues are mentioned as well, including what the Catholic Church is concerned with as we move into the new millenium. Bibliography lists 4 sources
Filename: RApurg.wps

Corruption in the Roman Catholic Church During the Middle Ages
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A well-written 8 page paper detailing the political corruptions of the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages as well as some of its causes and effects. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Chriscor.wps

Roman Catholic Church / Declining Membership?
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This 8 page essay investigates possible reasons for the declining attendance at Catholic Masses. Reports from leading sociologists and well as practicing Catholics are offered. Comparisons are also made between previous generations and today's membership in the Church. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Romanc.wps

The Catholic Church / Sex & Marriage
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In this 5 page paper the author discusses whether it is wrong to have sex outside the sanctity of marriage? The Catholic Church says most definitely, but in today's more liberal society, this notion might not be as widely accepted as in the past. The writer talks about how sex, marriage and chastity still hold firm within the religion. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Cathsex.wps

Abortion
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The controversial issue is explored in this 6 page paper. Three countries, Japan, Italy and the United States are considered along with three religions of Buddhism, Catholicism and Protestantism. The thesis maintains that the influence of religion concerning abortion exists throughout the world among various religions and has served to ironically increase abortion by neglecting proper sex education. Infanticide as a new disturbing trend is also noted. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Abrtn.wps

'The Anabaptist Story'
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A 5 page review of the book 'The Anabaptist Story: An Introduction to Sixteenth - Century Anabaptism' by William R. Estep. Estep's book presents a picture of the Anabaptists beginnings and illustrates how this religion, as well as many others, were heavily persecuted by the Catholic Church for their views which essentially centered on getting back to basic Bible beliefs and followings. The Anabaptist descriptions provided by Estep are illustrated in their relationship to the present day Baptist faith. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAanabapt.wps

Marriage And The Baptist Church
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A 5 page paper that discusses the controversy caused by the Baptist Faith and Message study committee who proposed a number of new articles for the Church. The most controversial proposal was one that stated wives 'should graciously submit' to their husband's leadership. The debate has to do with the word 'submit.' The arguments of both proponents and opponents are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGbaptist.wps

The Role of Women per the Bible
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15 pages in length. Gives an indepth analysis of how the Bible feels women should be submissive to the male in society, and how this has affected women throughout time. An excellent and well-cited paper. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: JGAmarrg.wps

“Birthing the Sermon” by Jana Childers
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A 6 page paper which reviews the book “Birthing the Sermon” edited by Jana Childers. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAsermon.rtf

“Catholic revivalism”
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A five page paper which looks at Catholic revivalism in the USA during the nineteenth century and the way in which the faith was reconstructed by Catholic immigrants in order to develop a new model which successfully integrated with mainstream Protestant culture. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: JLCathrev.rtf