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This paper gives the pros and cons of nuclear power plants, and what Christian Stewards can do about the issue. It also gives a briefing on the problems at Oyster Creek nuclear power plant in New Jersey and what is being done to address these problems.

Tags:nuclear power, Christian Stewards

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This research paper describes the challenge of managing stress while running a Christian bookstore, further showing how to run this business from a Christian and retail business perspectives. The paper emphasizes the positive aspects of Christian bookselling, while noting that Christian bookstores must be managed in accordance with the same business principles that guide secular retail businesses, such as meeting sales goals, providing quality customer service, and fulfilling merchandising requirements.

From the Paper
"This research paper is well-written and is presented effectively from both Christian and retail business perspectives. The author (2008) correctly emphasizes the positive aspects of Christian bookselling, while noting that Christian bookstores must be managed in accordance with the same business principles that guide secular retail businesses, such as meeting sales goals, providing quality customer service, and fulfilling..."

Tags:christian, bookstore, stress

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St. Thomas Aquinas contributed a great deal to the entirety of Christian Theology both during and after his life; particularly in his writings. St. Thomas, as he is referred to in short, was an astute Biblical scholar who was as devoted to the faith in human reason as he was in God. St. Thomas' tome, Summa Theological, is, literally, the summation of his understanding of theology. In this work Aquinas single-handedly justified and 'proved' the whole of the spiritual nature, the soul, God, and a Christian life. It is the purpose of this paper to discuss the contributions of St. Thomas Aquinas to Christian theology and his impact upon Christianity itself.

Tags:thomas, aquinas, christian

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This paper presents a summary of Christian theology from a Seventh-day Adventist perspective. The pros and cons of Seventh-day Adventism are presented as well. The paper notes that Christianity is characterized by scores of divisions and sects. And while Christian spin-offs, or denominations, often share common doctrinal foundations, other differences in beliefs distinguish these religious groups from one another.

From the Paper
"Like many religions of the world, Christianity is characterized by scores of divisions and sects. And while Christian spin-offs, or denominations, often share common doctrinal foundations, other differences in beliefs distinguish these religious groups from one another. In light of these facts, the following discussion presents a summary of Christian theology from a Seventh-day Adventist perspective. Pros and cons of Seventh-day Adventism are presented as well. Summary of Christian Theology from a Seventh-day Adventist Perspective..."

Tags:christianity, seventh, day adventism, christian theol

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This essay analyzes many of the biblical references made in the epic poem of "Beowulf". These biblical references are then compared to the context of the Old Testament. The paper seeks to determine whether or not "Beowulf" was originally told with Christian tone or if Christian elements were added during the influential time period that the Danes were going through at the time it was written down.

From the Paper
The latest version of Beowulf was translated from Old English and written by Seamus Heaney. It is the oldest known epic poem and takes place around 500CE in Denmark and Geatland, which is now southern Sweden. Beowulf is believed to have been first composed orally around 700CE and then written around 1000CE by monks of Anglo-Saxon decent. The British Isles were in rough shape after the conquests of the Romans, Germanic tribes, and the Vikings. The Anglo-Saxon's needed a heroic man of faith that represented strength, decency, and bravery and could also protect the Danes from evil. This man was known as Beowulf. Beowulf seemed to be the good, called upon by god to protect the Danes. There were frequent biblical references made throughout the context of Beowulf. Did these biblical references prove that the Anglo-Saxon's believed in a monotheistic god and had faith in Christianity or were these religious aspects added later in time?

Tags:beowulf, christian, christianity, heaney, influence, seamus

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The writer relates that with regard to the "four views" of the relationship between Christian theology and psychology, and thereby between Christian counselling and psychological therapy and research, the one that is the closest to his own personal view is the integrated perspective while the one furthest from his view is the un-Christian perspective. The paper offers a brief description of the four views and argues - with reference to both scholarly sources as well as personal experiences from some twenty-five years of experience in providing pastoral counselling - that the integrated view provides a pastor with the most tools to effectively serve those who come to him/her for counselling.

From the Paper
"With regard to the "four views" of the relationship between Christian theology and psychology - and thereby between Christian counselling and psychological therapy and research - as described by Kirwan, the one of that is the closest to my own personal view is the integrated perspective while the one furthest from my view is the un-Christian perspective (Kirwan 1984, pp.20-21). Beginning with a brief description of the four views and my personal attitudes in their regard, this essay will argue..."

Tags:theology, psychology, christian

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This paper discusses the persecution of the Christian sect in early Rome as instigated by Nero. The paper suggests that while little doubt exists that Nero attempted to refocus blame of the great fire that decimated Rome from himself to the Christians, some doubt exists about the character and degree of these initial Christian persecutions in the Roman Empire.

From the Paper
"The Christian Persecutions by Nero Many people would like to believe that the persecution of the Christians under Emperor Nero who ruled Rome and the Roman Empire from AD 54 to AD 68 came about because the Christians were considerably fervent in their beliefs and self-sacrifices for the church and its principles. While in fact there were many noble examples of self-sacrifice and martyrdom during the persecution of the Christians in the Roman Empire which began with Nero's persecutions, the unfortunate fact remains they were originally persecuted not for their nobility but for their blame-worthiness as scapegoats for the great fire (Heichelheim 325). "

Tags:christian, nero, persecution

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This paper extracts common Christian themes shared in "Everyman", "Beowulf," and "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight". The author argues that all three tales illustrate that how a person behaves is important every day, but it becomes more important when exhibiting strength in times of trouble and temptation. The paper further relates that the main characters of each tale demonstrates strength by employing Christian values.

From the Paper
"Responsibility is a Christian belief that we see in these three tales. In Everyman, the Messenger is quick to explain how we must all take responsibility for our actions and our feelings towards these actions will change over time. "You think sin in the beginning full sweet" (Everyman 13), he explains, but in the end it "causeth the soul to weep' (Everyman 14). The Messenger also explain how we should "Give audience to and hear" (21) what God has to say because we will be held accountable for our actions. Everyman also includes the act of confession, in which Everyman is compelled to ask God for forgiveness with a "heart of contrition" (549). The play is a discourse on how to behave in life and it ends with the lesson of good behavior revealed. We should not be so concerned with the momentary pleasures as we should be the things that matter.

Similarly, "Beowulf" has Christian themes and references that refer back to responsibility. One of the most predominant is the notion of a God that cares about his creation. Beowulf relies on God's providence as he comes within reach of Grendel and prays, "May wise God, Holy Lord, assign glory on which hand seems good to him" (Beowulf 41). Beowulf and Hrothgar worship after Grendel is defeated. Beowulf also contains Biblical references. For example, the story of Cain and Abel is referenced when we read that God condemned a tribe of monsters as "kin of Cain" (33) and "The Eternal Lord avenged the murder in which he slew Abel" (33). When Beowulf encounters Grendel's mother, we read that he "relied on the Almighty for favor, comfort and help" (50). The handle of her sword carries the tale of the flood on it. Beowulf experiences tough circumstances and because he does the right things, he emerges a hero and can live knowing he did the best he could. Here, responsibility leads to good works and, subsequently, a good life."

Tags:christian, biblical, bible, god

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This is a first-year paper responding to a fixed question on organized religion in relation to democracy, arguing that formal religion cannot guide democracy as we know it but does provide sources of inspiration in cultural and historical terms. The paper examines Khaled Abu el Fadl's paper on Islam and democracy, Trujillo on rights and democracy and Spanish American history, then Martin Luther King Jr's arguments against 'the rule of law' as stated in the U.S. South but at odds with what this was meant to indicate in a New Testament view of Christianity.

From the Paper
"This paper refers to writings by Khaled Abou El Fadl, Rene Trujillo and Martin Luther King Jr., which definitely refer to concepts of justice that connect to religious traditions, as found in a university text's compilation of excerpts. In the 21'st century, organized religions cannot be hoped to produce a steward of justice for all, given ideas based in entirely different societies, of long ago. At the same time, some of their ideals are inspiring to readers who tire of concepts of justice that seem..."

Tags:islam, trujillo, m.luther king jr

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This paper examines William Shakespeare's comedy "Twelfth Night" and comments on the social context of Elizabethan society and the degree to which revenge is taken upon Malvolio. It looks at how Shakespeare makes fun of the Puritans, whose Christianity opposed the festivities so loved in Elizabethan society in "Twelfth Night" through Malvolio, the stuck-up steward that is totally opposed to fun as festivity. It analyzes the various forms of revenge as devised by Maria, Olivia and Sir Toby and discusses whether their actions do indeed go too far.

From the Paper
"Madness is a continuing theme throughout the play of Twelfth Night. Maria, Sir Toby and Fabian try to trap Malvolio in madness by acting in such a way as to convince him that they are right. Olivia, already distressed by Malvolio's actions towards her, believes that this might be true. In Elizabethan times, it was thought that to cure a mad person, they should be shut in a dark room until their sanity returned to them, and this is exactly what the plotters do in Act 4, scene 2. They treat Malvolio as though he is actually mad, and Feste joins the scheme, disguising himself as curate Sir Topas to torment Malvolio with his quick-witted tongue."

Tags:olivia, sir, toby, maria, revenge, letter, puritan