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Metaphysics: God and Religion
C/P/503. Darwinism, evolution and creationism
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- 4500
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- 2012
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- 49.99 GBP
The paper examines the role of evolution arguing whether the belief in evolution implies atheism. Key features of evolution theories and creationist beliefs are reviewed discussing the consequences of Darwinism from scientific and theological perspectives. A possible compatibility between evolution and creationism is considered.
KEYWORDS: Darwinism, evolution, creationism, scientific, theological,
C/P/497. Proposal. Emotions of Jesus in Gospel of Mark and their impact on our perception of Christ's divinity
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- 2000
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- 2012
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper proposes to explore the role of Jesus Christ’s emotions depicted in the Gospel of Mark and their effect on our perceptions of divinity. The aims and questions of the research are outlined, literature is reviewed on the cognitive and non-cognitive roots of emotions. The methodology of the research is described.
KEYWORDS: Proposal. Emotions of Jesus, Gospel of Mark, Christ’s divinity,
C/S/453. Reconciliation of Reason and Revelation in Islam
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- 1050
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper examines the difficulties faced by Muslim scholars in the attempts to reconcile reason and revelation in Islam. Quranic verses and the Christian scriptures are compared, the threats of modernism to Islam are considered, the role of personal judgment in the interpretation of religious texts is argued.
KEYWORDS: Reason and Revelation, Islam, Muslim scholars, Quran,
C/P/475. Proposal. Positive and Negative Effects of Forgiveness on Forgiver
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- 450
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- 2011
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- 9.99 GBP
The paper proposes research into religious roots of forgiveness from the Christian perspective and a study of the consequences of forgiveness for those who forgive. The rationale and methodology of the research are outlined, its ethical issues are considered.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, Effects of Forgiveness, Forgiver,
C/P/473. Dissertation outline. Does Darwin's theory of evolution imply atheism?
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- 870
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- 2011
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- 9.99 GBP
The paper presents an outline of the dissertation on the analysis of Darwinian theory of evolution from the perspective of the biblical accounts of creation found in Genesis. The aim and question of the dissertation are formulated, the sources and areas of the literature review are defined, the methodology is described.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation outline, Darwin’s theory of evolution, atheism,
C/P/463. Democracy and human rights in Qu'ran: modern and traditional interpretations
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- 3600
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper looks at the position of contemporary Muslim scholars with regard to Islam’s compatibility with modern political and social norms. Recent interpretations of the Qu’ran are discussed reviewing the ideas of Mohsen Kadivar and Asef Bayat on new directions in Islamic thought towards human rights and democracy. Their views are compared to traditional Qu’ranic hermeneutics.
KEYWORDS: Democracy, human rights, Qu’ran, modern interpretations, Qu’ranic hermeneutics,
C/P/454. An examination of the relationship between the Sufi orders and the Islamic state
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- 600
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 9.99 GBP
This paper examines the relationship between the Sufi orders and the Islamic state. The paper begins by defining the Sufi orders, and follows with an examination of their background. The work of Ernst, Schimmel, and Trimingham are evaluated in order to examine the relationship.
KEYWORDS: Sufi, Sufi orders, Islamic state, Ernst, Schimmel, Trimingham,
S/P/555. We can know that God exists a priori. Discuss
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- 1600
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- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper considers ontological (a priori) arguments for the existence of God presented by St Anselm and the philosophers of the 20th century, i.e. Alvin Plantinga, Graham Robert Oppy, etc. discussing whether they fail to prove the existence of God.
KEYWORDS: existence of God, ontological arguments, a priori arguments, Anselm, Plantinga, Oppy,
C/P/441. An examination of the disciplines of Suhrawadi to Sufism
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- 300
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 9.99 GBP
This paper examines the disciplines described by Suhrawadi and Ghazali, and compares them to the work of Schimmel. The five stages of dhikr are assessed, and the paper discusses the ultimate aim of the philosophy of light.
KEYWORDS: Suhrawadi, Ghazali, Schimmel, dhikr, the philosophy of light, Sufism,
C/P/440. An examination of the main Sufi teachers of the Baghdad School and the Khurasan School
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- 500
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 9.99 GBP
This paper answers questions on Schimmels, Mystical Dimensions (1975). The first question is “Who are the main Sufi teachers of the Baghdad School” The second is “Who are the main Sufi teachers of the Khurasan School”.
KEYWORDS: Schimmels, Mystical Dimensions, Sufi, Baghdad School, Khurasan School,
C/P/434. Review. Mushin Kadivar, The New Voices of Islam: Reforming Politics and Modernity
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- 3350
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 39.99 GBP
This paper reviews Mushin Kadivar, The New Voices of Islam: Reforming Politics and Modernity, London: I.B. Taurus, 2006. The paper looks at the conceptual issues in each of the chapters, and examines two of the main themes, pluralism and feminist thought.
KEYWORDS: Review, Mushin Kadivar, The New Voices of Islam: Reforming Politics and Modernity, pluralism, feminist thought,
S/P/550. Presentation. The scientific evidence for evolution
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- 0
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 19.99 GBP
This presentation with notes focuses on the scientific evidence regarding evolution. The presentation begins by presenting the evolution vs. creationism argument, and this is followed by a discussion of the three most common theories of the history of life. The creation of new species is discussed, along with a discussion regarding analogous or homologous structures.
KEYWORDS: Presentation, evolution, creationism, gradualism theory, species,
S/P/526. Can Jews sustain a belief in God after the Holocaust?
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- 2450
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- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the religious implications of the Holocaust for Jewish people discussing how Jews can sustain a belief in God after the Holocaust, and reflecting on whether God punished the Jewish people for neglecting His law or whether God was faced with the dreadful task of watching his children suffer in order to remain human.
KEYWORDS: Jews, God, Holocaust,
S/PS/233. “A personal God is, psychologically, nothing other than an exalted father”, S. Freud. Discuss
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- 2750
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper discusses the idea of Sigmund Freud about man’s subconscious projection of his father’s image onto God’s image. Freud’s understanding of the primal father is considered, the andocentric and Judaeo-Christian frameworks of his arguments are pointed out.
KEYWORDS: Freud, God’s image, father’s image, primal father,
C/S/387. Why did Tolstoy consider primitive Christianity a proper response to his despair?
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- 2500
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- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks into the psychological and social roots of Tolstoy’s despair arguing why he considered primitive Christianity to be a solution to his crisis. Tolstoy’s life experience is discussed commenting on his attitude towards Orthodox Church as an instrument of oppression, injustice and inequality.
KEYWORDS: Tolstoy, primitive Christianity, Orthodox Church, despair,
C/P/371. Interpretation of Good Samaritan parable
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- 1800
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper offers an interpretation of the parable of the Good Samaritan told by Jesus in the gospel of Luke (10:25-37) analysing its symbolism and discussing the choice of a Samaritan regarded as scum to act as the Messiah, the relationship between Jesus and the ruling class, etc. Conclusion is made about the value of historical and socio-cultural information contained in the parable.
KEYWORDS: Good Samaritan parable, Jesus Christ,
C/P/370. Review of article “The Healing of the Bent Woman: A Narrative Interpretation of Luke 13:10-17” by Torgerson
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- 1250
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper offers a review of the article “The Healing of the Bent Woman: A Narrative Interpretation of Luke 13:10-17” by Torgerson analysing the parable of Jesus’ controversial healing of the bent woman on a Sabbath. The key points made by the author of the article are highlighted discussing how Jesus challenges the hypocrisy of the Jewish leaders and interpreting the layers of symbolism contained in the parable.
KEYWORDS: Review, The Healing of the Bent Woman, Narrative Interpretation of Luke 13:10-17, Torgerson, Jesus, Sabbath,
C/P/364. Review of The Soul of Ministry: Forming Leaders for God's People
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- 1500
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- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper presents a review of the book by Ray Sherman Anderson (1997), The Soul of Ministry: Forming Leaders for God’s People. The paper begins by describing the book, and follows with a critical evaluation of the authors arguments. The usefulness and relevance of the material is assessed as well.
KEYWORDS: Review, Ray Sherman Anderson, The Soul of Ministry: Forming Leaders for God’s People,
C/P/304. Understanding the Isra and Mi'raj as a physical journey or a spiritual dream
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- 3050
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 39.99 GBP
This paper examines the Isra and Mi’raj, aiming to assess whether the stories can be seen as physical journeys or as a spiritual dream. The stories of both journeys are described, detailing the way in which Muhammad took his journey. The paper evaluates details of the tale, to suggest whether Muhammad took the journey spiritually of physically.
KEYWORDS: Isra, Mi’raj, physical journeys, spiritual dream, Muhammad, Islam,
C/P/285. Interview analysis of the Christian view of domestic violence
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- 2200
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- 2010
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- 29.99 GBP
This paper reviews the interviews undertaken with four pastors and two pastor’s wives on the subject of domestic violence. The paper uses grounded theory to examine the responses from the interviews. The results from the interviews on issues like Christian values and communication are provided. The paper discusses the results in view of Christianity, and Christian values.
KEYWORDS: Interviews, domestic violence, grounded theory, Christianity, effects,
S/P/458. ‘Butterfly effect' and its implications for theology
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- 2550
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines how small measures can produce enormous consequences explaining the dependence on initial conditions known as ‘butterfly effect'. The effect is discussed with reference to the mathematical background of weather forecasts and the chaos theory. Its relevance for religion is argued suggesting that Eve's eating of the apple in paradise altered the whole global atmosphere.
KEYWORDS: Butterfly effect, chaos theory, religion, theology,
S/H/171. The Iranian revolution: was it Islamic?
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- 1750
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper debates how far the revolution in Iran in 1979 was the result of religious causes and therefore ‘Islamic' or as a reaction to political and economic issues that the country faced and so largely ‘Un-Islamic.' Described as a populist movement, economic inequality and political alienation reaching a climax when the Shah eliminated Iran's dual party system, are cited as the flashpoints to events. The paper suggests that as very few cultural elements were the cause of the revolution it can be deemed ‘Un-Islamic.'
KEYWORDS: Iran, Iranian revolution, Islam, Islamic, Ayatollah Khomeini, Shah, class, monarchy, theocracy, democracy, populist, tyrant, rule, politics, economy, middle east, religion,
C/N/343. Darwin's theory of evolution and its impact on religious thought
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- 600
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 9.99 GBP
The paper looks at Charles Darwin's theory of evolution discussing its theoretical roots and impacts on theological thought. It is argued whether his book “On the Origin of the Species” was an attack on religion discussing Darwin’s belief that God was creating life through the laws of nature.
KEYWORDS: Darwin, theory of evolution, theology, religion,
C/P/187. How important is canonical context for the interpretation of Genesis and Luke's Gospel?
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- 1800
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the guidelines to living a Christian life contained in canonical texts and applying the canon of Scripture to interpret Genesis of the Old Testament and Luke’s Gospel of the New Testament.
KEYWORDS: Luke’s Gospel, New Testament, Old Testament, Genesis, Christian life,
C/P/186. Review of ‘The Inspiration and Canon of Scripture: the Breath of God and the Rule of Faith' by Richard Briggs
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- 1200
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper reviews the article by Richard Briggs that touches on the debate over scriptural inspiration arguing whether God ‘inspired’ the Scripture using authors of scriptural books as instruments for communicating the divine will, or whether it is the readers of the Scripture that get inspired.
KEYWORDS: God, Canon, Scripture, Inspiration, Richard Briggs, divine will,
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