Abstract
In this article, the writer discusses Willa Cather's "Death Comes for the Archbishop". The writer explains that the book depicts the life journey of Father Latour as he is assigned to serve as the Catholic bishop in the New Mexico territory after it is annexed by the United States. The writer points out that starting with the prologue, Cather makes clear that setting will play a critical role in the story and that one must look at New Mexico as a setting in terms of both geography and morality. The writer notes that as three cardinals first discuss the need to assign a bishop to the New Mexico territory, the reader is given a glimpse at the geographic and moral challenges Latour will face. The writer concludes that in the end, Latour successfully confronts inhospitable natural and moral settings and, in finding a way to succeed in these environments, reveals himself as an exceptional character.

Outline:
The Archbishop vs. Nature
Overcoming a Difficult Moral Setting
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Latour's pending greatness is further demonstrated when he is not accepted in Santa Fe and must travel to Durango, Mexico - 1,500 miles each way - to obtain confirmation from the Bishop of Durango that he does, indeed, now have religious authority over the New Mexico territory. The reader is left to consider how easy it would be for Latour to turn around and leave this new assignment that has caused him nothing but sorrow. But, instead, Latour mounts a horse and makes the trip to Durango through dry, barren country. We are beginning to see the development of a character whose personality, imagination and faith are strong enough to withstand the most difficult of challenges. Latour, only a year removed from the relative comforts of Ohio, has become an improviser - a man who overcomes hardships as they are presented."

Tags:Latour, bishop, New, Mexico, morality

Abstract
"This study will examine the human ideals which are important to Charlotte Perkins Gilman in Herland and to Willa Cather in Death Comes for the Archbishop. The study will argue that both authors emphasize the importance of living a humane, tolerant life, whatever one's gender, whatever one's religion.

From the Paper
"This study will examine the human ideals which are important to Charlotte Perkins Gilman in Herland and to Willa Cather in Death Comes for the Archbishop. The study will argue that both authors emphasize the importance of living a humane, tolerant life, whatever one's gender, whatever one's religion. At the same time, both authors are thorough in exposing the human tendency to judge, to be hypocritical, self-centered, and prejudiced. Gilman focuses on gender differences to show what is valuable in human life and what is detrimental to humanity, while Cather focuses on religious aspects of existence and how religion can enhance an individual's humanity my calling him or her to live up the highest ideals of love and friendship.

Gilman's female utopia shows that she believes in the power of human beings to work cooperatively to improve their society ..."

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This paper compares and contrast the two priests in "Death Comes for the Archbishop." Father Vaillant is described as persistent and non-materialistic. Father Latour, however, is viewed as inconsistent when when dealing with others. His motivation for a French-styled church is also underscored. Together Father Vaillant and Father Latour posses some desirable strengths and some hopeless weaknesses. The author concludes that as one person, their personality traits would create a perfect being.

From the Paper
"In "Death Comes for the Archbishop", Father Jean Marie Latour is a French Catholic Priest who is sent to New Mexico to restructure the diocese. Father Latour's life long friend, Father Joseph Vaillant lends a helping hand. Father Latour is in charge of correcting the inappropriate behaviors of the priest already in the region. Father Latour is met by extreme resistance upon his arrival to New Mexico and is forced to take a 3,000-mile journey to the Archbishop of Durango. Upon his return to New Mexico, Father Latour finds that many of the corrupt priests are resigning from their positions. In ending the corruption, Father Latour has made himself valuable to the natives of New Mexico. Father Vaillant replaces one of the corrupt priests in Santa Fe. Over many years Father Latour and Father Vaillant are extremely successful. Father Latour has grown accustomed to having Father Vaillant around; however, Father Vaillant is eventually sent to Denver to spread Catholicism. Father Latour is upset that he will probably not see his friend again, but knows that this is what Father Vaillant must do."

Tags:cather, death, father, latour, personality, strengths, traits, valliant, weaknesses, willa

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This story will seek to reveal the the life of Archbishop Oscar Romero in Romero: A Life by James Brockman. By evaluting the life of Romero, we can see a devoted and altruistic manner of love he held for his people.

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An examination of the interdependency of the Church and State in late Tudor and early Stuart England. The paper looks at how the Church and State were used in tandem to suppress opposition; and how religious beliefs impacted upon loyalty (or perceived loyalty) to the state.

From the Paper
""Religion is the ground on which all other matters ought to take root". These words, spoken by Elizabeth to Parliament, neatly summarize the interdependency between Church and State in the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. The quotation in the title implies that there ought to be a distinction between religious beliefs and the proper exercise of political power, when in fact there was no such separation in the eyes of Elizabeth and, later, James I. The history of this period is one of conflicting beliefs between the wings of the established church and the constant pressure by the Presbyterians and Puritan sects to reform the church and hence change the nature of the government of the country. This period also sees the attempts to suppress the radical teachings of Barrow and others, which were equated with sedition and treason, in order to maintain a conformity of worship if not necessarily of belief."

Tags:barrow, catholics, england, grindal, gunpowder, plot, presbyterian, protestant, puritans, religion, stuart, tudor, whitgift

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This paper discusses and compares Martin Heidegger's phenomenological analysis of human existence and St. Anselm's ontological argument on the existence of God. The writer describes the concept of "dasein," or "being," and the special meanings that Heidegger assigned to it. The writer explains how Heidegger saw being as preceding knowing and how his argument progresses to the conclusion that the being of "dasein" is time. St. Anselm, on the other hand, begins with a negative proposition and uses logic to deduce the existence of God. The writer concludes that while St. Anselm derives everything else from the generalization of God's existence from logic, Heidegger finds it nearly impossible to even completely understand the concept of being.

Outline:
Heidegger
St. Anselm
Comparison

From the Paper
"St. Anselm advanced that since God is that, than which nothing greater can be thought, He must necessarily exist in reality (Kent 2006). His ontological argument was in the form of a deduction ad absurdum. It presents a hypothesis, which presents unacceptable or non-valid consequences, which make the hypothesis false. He argues that God is that "than which no greater can be conceived" and sets it in conflict with the hypothesis that God does not exist. If the hypothesis is accepted or valid, then nothing imaginable can be greater than God. It also argues that a God that exists is greater than a God that does not exist."

Tags:historicality, individual, metaphysics, pre-scientific, non-existent, empirical, understanding

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"The cable television movie Romero tells the true story of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador, a church leader who at first was reluctant to become embroiled in the political battles of his time but who eventually became a leader in the search for justice for the lower classes in that country, a role that would lead to his death at the hands of the military. The film raises a number of difficult ethical issues, and one of the key ones relates to an argument that has been taking place in South America in particular for some time over the importance of and value of liberation theology, or revolution through the intercession of Catholic church leaders.
This issue is not a simple one, though it might seem so on the surface. Even in a democratic nation like the United States, the political involvement of clergy from any denomination or..."

Tags:LATIN, AMERICA

Abstract
This paper briefly examines these two short Yiddish stories in order to understand the basic message that each one is trying to portray, which is what can happen when a normally isolated Jewish community comes in contact with Christian influences. The characters, storyline, and setting of each story is addressed.

From the Paper
"At the end of the story as Meyerl's father is declaring such a heart-wrenching prayer, the reader knows that this family is ruined forever. Their house is laid waste. Never again shall the father be without shame and anger; and never again will his mother be able to smile, even if she and the baby continue to live. The memory of that time when the Jews and Christians came in contact with one another will be in their nightmares until the day they die."

Tags:christian, jew, shtetl

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The first part of the paper looks at the role Cranmer played in justifying the theological bases of Henry VIII's numerous divorces. The next part then examines Cranmer's religious convictions as enshrined in the Ten Articles and, later, in the two versions of the Book of Common Prayer. In the last section, the paper evaluates Cranmer's continuing legacy in the areas of English culture, literacy, and, especially, on the flourishing in England of the Anglican faith.

From the Paper
"Cranmer enjoyed a close, though definitely not equal, relationship with Henry VIII. This relationship stemmed from Henry VIII's desire to dissolve his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, for her failure to provide him a male heir. Upon being released from his marital vows, the monarch was determined to marry palace lady Anne Boleyn. Only the specific disapproval and warnings of the pope prevented Henry VII from consummating his divorce and second marriage."

Tags:marriage, church, common, prayer, monarch

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This paper discusses how the ?great quarrel? between King Henry II of England and Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, represents the most famous and well-documented church-state dispute in medieval England and how reasons for such eminence lie in its bloody and tragic end rather than in the quarrel itself. It contextualises the relationship between the medieval church and state by examining the nature of monarchial power and the religious dynamic of 12th century England. It examines the reasons for the dispute, the contemporary reaction to it and the repercussions.

From the Paper
"Before Beckets accession to Archbishop he enjoyed a great friendship with Henry. Becket's appointment thus came as a result of this acquaintance, rather than his ecclesiastical background. Indeed Beckets only clerical position - the Archdeaconry of Canterbury was of secular rather than ecclesiastical character. Furthermore, the reputation of Archdeacon's in the twelfth century was far from sound - "they were given to extortion and injustice" and Becket was reprimanded on more than one occasion . Conscious of the kings favouritism, combined with the thoroughness he attached to his jobs, it is possible that Becket set out to prove his ecclesiastical worth, having already proven his secular pedigree."

Tags:church, state, archbishop