Church Leaders Lack Adequate Training
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5 pages in length. Church leaders are often the first place parishioners go to seek help in a crisis. However, a poorly trained clergyman can do more damage than good if the guidance offered stems from ignorance or lack of knowledge. The writer discusses how comprehensive training is crucial in order for church leaders to properly assist their parish, as well as addresses how that training may be approached. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Chrchldr.wps

CHURCH, STATE AND SEPARATION
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This 6-page paper focuses on questions regarding religious tolerance and church-state issues. Specifically, the paper questions if some religions are more tolerant of democracy than others, and if there is such thing as church in a liberal democratic government. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTchusta.rtf

Commitment In Interpersonal/Sexual Relationships
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This 20 page paper explores the topics of commitment in interpersonal and commitment in sexual relationships beginning with an introduction to the concept of commitment – what is it, what does it mean in today's world, and the conclusions of two studies looking into commitment between dating couples. The writer then discuses the ethics of commitment and sexual ethics, a very hot topic in today's world, most of which focuses on the relationship of homosexual couples; next, is a discussion of the theology of commitment. The writer asserts that God wants us to make commitments, first to Him and then to others in our lives but where does commitment fit in this disposable world. The last section addresses pastoral care and counseling, premarital, marital, and divorce. Here, the different types of families are identified along with the ways in which some pastors face the challenge of these diverse families, including the lesbian or gay couple. An approach that has been remarkably successful in reducing the number of divorces is explained in this section. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: PGrlcmt.rtf

Comparing and Contrasting Moliere's, "Tartuffe", and Durang's, "Sister Mary Ignatius Explains it ALL":
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This 4 page paper discusses the religious hypocrisy which is the main theme in both plays. Furthermore, this paper investigates the many differences of these plays, and how each author chose to highlight the theme of hypocrisy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: GSMolier.rtf

Construction In The Name Of God
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This 8 page paper traces the history and evolution of church construction beginning with the small chapels in the early years and discusses the construction of massive cathedral complexes. Church construction emerged as a result of Constantine's rule and the buildings became more and more ornate during the medieval ages beginning in the 11th century. The writer also reports the archaeological find that is believed to be the first church constructed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGchblt.rtf

Corporations, Solidarity And Catholic Social Teaching
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This 21 page paper addresses the end question of whether a bridge can be erected between multinational corporations and solidarity according to Catholic Social Teaching. The writer first explores what a corporation is and the nature of the corporation as a corporate person. The major section of the paper explains and discuses Catholic social teaching, citing from many Popes, Bishops and other documents. The last section addresses the question of solidarity and the multinational corporation. Bibliography lists 30 sources.
Filename: PGsoldty.rtf

Culture of Disbelief / Book Review
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A 6 page essay summarizing and analyzing Stephen L. Carter's "Culture of Disbelief" -- a book suggesting that American legislation and jurisprudence for the last generation have been trying hard to exclude from public affairs any religious voice whatsoever. Excellent reading for those studying various constitutional issues and freedom of religion. Full citation for the book provided.
Filename: Cultureo.wps

Descriptive and explanatory reductionism
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A paper which considers Proudfoot's definition of religious reductionism, especially with reference to the difference between explanatory and descriptive reduction, and the reasons why the latter is not appropriate to an analysis of religious experience. Bibliography lists 3 sources
Filename: JLreduct.rtf

Dignity of Difference by Jonathan Sacks
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A 3 page paper which examines how Jonathan Sacks, in Dignity of Difference, indicates that religion is crucial to social order. No additional sources cited.
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Do American Catholics Accept Vatican Council II
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A 3 page paper. Another way to phrase this is to ask if Catholics follow the rules that emerged from the Second Vatican Council? Surveys have revealed a difference between Catholics born before 1940 and those born after although there is a general trend for American Catholics to move away from the rigid beliefs of the Church. Many do not even accept papal infallibility today. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGvIIam.rtf