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Four Structures in Oklahoma City

are no readily discernible passive features that accommodate solar heat collection; however, the portico does offer shelter from r...

Great Plains and Severe Weather

occur from supercells, which are rotating thunderstorms that have a well-defined radar circulation that is called a mesocyclone (G...

A Report on The Meaning and End of Religion

Adequate," the author delves into the issue in historical perspective. The author remarks: "No man has seen the point of his own r...

The Same Sex Marriage Debate and Religious Discourse

the fight against same-sex marriage being legalized is largely influenced by religious ideology in the legislative and constitutio...

Religious Freedom Thanks to Rodger Williams

in large part because they wanted to be allowed to practice religion as they saw fit. Given that, its odd to note that the society...

Fighting Global Hunger

a major concern for not only national leaders but individuals, activists and support groups as well. For decades now, people have ...

Perennialism and the Six Commonalities of Religion

The intent of this paper is to explore the so-called six commonalities that exist between religions specifically for the religions...

A Wall is Not the Answer to Illegal Immigration

Lou Dobbs comments on a regular basis concerning the "army of invaders" who cross "our countrys broken borders," angry viewers res...

Analysis of an Island

or murder because the people live within an unwritten moral code. Perhaps one can use recreational drugs, but one would of course ...

Islam, Hinduism, Christianity and Women

study the Vedas. This particular Hindu book says that women "are entirely worthless creatures" (Dharma Universe, 2010). Even so,...

Contemporary Muslim Women

womans role in relation to her society in somewhat different ways. The differences between the Shia and Sunni sects are particula...

Soteriology Different Perspectives

it nearly incomprehensible to man. There are strong differences of opinion regarding what one must do to be saved but there is a...

Soteriology - Doctrine of Salvation

comes from soter, which is translated as savior (Keathley, 2007). Christ saved humankind with His sacrifice. In other words, Chris...

Compare and Contrast Catholic and Jewish Religions

Masses, the Apostles Creed and the Nicene Creed. Jews follow the Torah. This is the same as the Catholics Old Testament. Judaism a...

The Relationship Between Religion and Terrorism

is linked is a fallacy. Fanaticism is associated with terrorism. Just the notorious murderer Son of Sam blamed his actions on his ...

Fraud From Inside State Agency

Fraud can occur anywhere and often by people one would not expect to become involved in crimes. In this case study, an investigato...

The Prison-Industrial Complex and Its Consequences

This paper pertains to the subject of private prisons and their effects, which include large penalties to state if the prisons are...

The Prison-Industrial Complex and Its Consequences

This paper pertains to the subject of private prisons and their effects, which include large penalties to state if the prisons are...

Festinger's Theory

There have been many important contributions to social psychology. Many scholars state that the most important theory in the field...

Doubt's Purpose in Religion

This essay discusses the role of doubt in religion as well as how different world views develop within the same religion. Three p...

American Social Security in the Future

This 7 page paper gives an overview of the current and future state of Social Security in America. This paper includes a discussio...

What Happens When You Are Tired

Did you know that between 50 and 70 million adults in the United States have sleep disorders. The people are unable to function at...

Substance use in the Boroughs

Drug abuse, regardless of the type of drug, has a very negative effect on the body and brain of the user and abuser. Chemicals fro...

Buddhism, An Overview

This research paper presents an overview of Buddhism. The topics covered include the religion's origins, its major concepts, and p...

Business Performance and Religion

In a paper of twenty pages, the writer looks at the role of religion in business practice. The influence of religion and ethics up...

AComparison of Religions Taoism, Native American, Confucianism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism

however, which is present in all Native American Religions. That element is the integral tie between Native American spirituality...

Society and Religion According to Jean Jacques Rousseau

to religion and instead evaluates religion solely on how well a particular form of religion serves the purposes of the state. Rous...

Zoroastrian Religion's Purification Rituals

in the physical world was a constant battle between good and evil (Traditional Zoroastrianism). The major source for the teachings...

Critique of God and Contemporary Science by Philip Clayton

body, so, too, can the thought of God(or what he/she expects of a person) possibly influence the world, or motivate a culture into...

The Separation of Church and State

todays political system, consider the following "specific Machiavellian dictates"5 that are utilized in contemporary politics: * ...