Abstract
This paper assesses the impact of Constantine's conversion to Christianity after his curiousmystical experience. According to the paper, this involved seeing the blazing cross in the sky the day before his attack on the enemy forces at the Milvian Bridge.

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"Constantine I was the first Christian emperor of Rome. Because of his acceptance of Christianity, it was transformed from being a persecuted sect of zealots to being the favored religion, and before the end of the century, it would become the mandatory religion of the Empire. In the centuries that followed, Christianity would become the most powerful religion in the world. All of this makes it very reasonable to consider the impact of Constantine's conversion. THE VISION AND CONVERSION: IN 292, the Emperor Diocletian created the..."

Tags:constantine, church, christianity

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This paper discusses the sculpture of "The Head of Constantine." The paper examines the work in terms of its place both in the past and in the present. The paper looks at how the sculpture makes reference to art of the first and second centuries.

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"Constantine the Great was the first Roman ruler to be converted to Christianity. He was the founder of Constantinople (present-day Istanbul), which remained the capital of the Eastern Roman Byzantine Empire, until Roman sculpture was determined to portray the individual as he or she actually looked whether an ordinary person or an emperor. Roman art is distinguished throughout its history through the use of a selective retrospection. Generals and emperors often liked to associate themselves with great emperors or warriors of the past..."

Tags:pagan art, chrisian art, sculpture, Constantine the Great

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The paper describes the history of "Habitat for Humanity" and its role in communities and its future. The paper portrays how it can serve as a model for other community organizations.

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"Habitat for Humanity, A Synergistic Model for Community Organizations: As members of human communities individuals seek to contribute their time and energy in ways that in a synergistic way benefit both the individuals and other community members. Organizations that facilitate this type of exchange in a sustainable growth-oriented manner can be held up as examples for other organizations to use as guides. One such successful group is "Habitat for Humanity" a non profit, non-denominational Christian home-building project made famous by the involvement of former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalyn Carter."

Tags:Habitat for Humanity, housing, urban studies

Abstract
This paper answers the question, "Do we have any broader responsibility to humanity at large?" with an affirmative. The paper has an annotated bibliography.

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"Among the competing demands of international relations, some have asked; "Do we have any broader responsibility to humanity at large?" What they are really asking is; "Do we need to consider the state of humanity from a global perspective or can we just concern ourselves solely with our own welfare." This is a compelling question because it demands that the answerer weigh the value of humanity against the value of other commodities in our world such as technology, profit, convenience and political advantage. All of these..."

Tags:humanity, responsibility, international relations, Mother Teresa, compassion, Pascal, realism, idealism, annotated bibliography

Abstract
In this article, the writer notes that both the ancient Greek text of Socrates' "Apology" and the Mesopotamian epic of origins "Gilgamesh" are tales of pre-Christian lives, of people who are actively struggling with the concept of morality and the divine. The writer looks at how both works deal with the relations between God and humanity. The writer discusses that rather than a traditional moral economy of righteousness receiving rewards and evil actors being punished, these works present the gods as capricious entities, dispensing fate by their whim rather than basing their rewards upon the moral nature of individual human beings. The writer maintains that both of the main protagonists struggle to make sense of this chaotic and unjust state of affairs, and to find some way to live moral lives in the midst of tragedy. The writer concludes that both Gilgamesh and Socrates believed humans could only use reasoned actions and thoughts within themselves to deal with arbitrary forces.

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" Over the course of both works, the main protagonists suffer perceived or real injustices. Gilgamesh sees his dearest friend Enkidu die, after he is marked out to suffer by the gods. Socrates stands accused of impiety by the Athenian demos, even though he states that he believes in the gods. Set in a mythological past rather than a historical present, Gilgamesh and friend Enkidu must deal with the gods on a one-to-one basis, unlike Socrates who merely deals with the gods as abstractions, in dialogue with his fellow Athenians. Gilgamesh's' friend falls ill because Enkidu has been impious by urging his friend to hill the demon of the Cedar Forest Humbaba. Humbaba curses Enkidu to die before Gilgamesh. Even though Humbaba was attacking the two men and is described as an evil entity the greater influence of Humbaba upon the will of the gods means that his word is heard, not that of Gilgamesh or Enkidu."

Tags:divine, beings, gods, humans

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This paper discusses how humanity is engineering its own destruction through an acceptance and increased usage of chemicals and chemically engineered products, and they need to be aware of the havoc they are wreaking on both the earth and themselves.

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"Technology has changed humanity. Through the use of genetic engineering, scientific discovery, the increased need for fuel and energy, the landscape of earth has changed. Humans, the smartest species on earth, are taking advantage of science and technology to better their lives by making life easier and more abundant. Humans use cell phones, pesticides, preservatives, gasoline, Windex and birth control pills with an ease that would make our great grandparents stagger in disbelief. This change is quick and will continue, but humans need to understand the dark underbelly..."

Tags:humans, pollution, technology

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This paper tackles the philosophical struggle within the realm of comparative politics of what should drive actions in today's globalized society. Should nations take a pragmatic self-interest approach, or should they take a wider view where a concern for the well-being of humanity should be a driving force? The paper also looks at both political idealistic and political realistic approaches as it weighs global issues such as health care, terrorism, poverty and international crime. The paper concludes that the globalization of modern society means problems throughout the world have almost immediate effect at home. In this way a pragmatic approach that deals with the ills of humanity serves the self interests in the long term.

Outline:
Introduction
Isolationism and Decolonialization
Globalization
Realistic and Idealistic Approaches
Poverty
Economics
Environment
Health Concerns
Human Rights
Crime, Terrorism and Jihad
For Ourselves or a Broader Humanity?
Engagement

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"Poverty is the basis of a great deal of violence worldwide and such violence destabilizes nations. Bad enough as a local problem, the effects of poverty spread across the globe and onto almost every street. The ravages of poverty often develop a sense of desperation, which is prime grounds for development of nationalistic and pluralistic movements that demand short-sighted and often counterproductive actions. Much of the driving force of the many sides of the Middle East conflicts, headlined by Iraq and especially the Palestinian-Israeli debacle, is fueled by militants and terrorists nurtured from populations ensnared in desperate poverty. The constant clashes have driven up worldwide costs of petroleum and key foodstuffs, impacting everybody's standard of living (Richardson, 2008). "

Tags:drugs, politics, health, care, globalization

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This fifteen page undergraduate paper examines war crimes and crimes against humanity, which are universally condemned as the most extreme violations of fundamental human rights. The writer notes that tragically, history has proven that atrocities and genocide are rarely prevented, for the international community is usually incapable of taking action, unwilling to intervene, or unaware of the scope of the crimes. Further, the writer points out that just as tragically, the infamy of war crimes and crimes against humanity is compounded by the fact that the perpetrators usually escape justice. In order to analyze why this is the case and assess what this demonstrates about the nature of international governance, the writer explains that it is necessary to acknowledge the inherent conflict between international law and state sovereignty, for independent laws and policies often prevent effective prosecution.

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"War crimes and crimes against humanity are universally condemned as the most extreme violations of fundamental human rights. Tragically, history has proven that atrocities and genocide are rarely prevented, for the international community is usually incapable of taking action, unwilling to intervene, or unaware of the scope of the crimes. Just as tragically, the infamy of war crimes and crimes against humanity is compounded by the fact that the perpetrators usually escape justice."

Tags:war, crimes, issues

Abstract
This paper explains how in the final fantastical voyage in Gulliver's Travels, Gulliver encounters a race of highly intelligent horses whose extreme rationality seduces the protagonist. It explains how Gulliver's increasing hatred for humanity becomes a dark vehicle for Swift's thorough satire of human nature.

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"The Houyhnhnms embody Enlightenment ideals, as they are led by reason over emotion and essentially devoid of passion. However, the horses nevertheless exhibit prejudice in their treatment of the Yahoos and of Gulliver. The Houyhnhnms represent qualities that human beings often blindly strive toward, and Swift shows that pure reason is not necessarily superior to the nuances of human emotion. Gulliver perceives the Yahoos through the Houyhnhnms' eyes, as horrible brutes. Because of their resemblance to human beings in physical and psychological makeup, Gulliver begins to despise humanity. Swift thus presents a paradox: Gulliver's perception of human beings is in many ways correct. However, his sweeping generalizations of human nature results in unproductive behavior. For instance, he refuses to be rescued by the kind Portuguese sailor. After being forced to return to England, he isolates himself from his family and retreats into his own world."

Tags:Houyhnhnms, yahoo

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This paper discusses the influence of the Bible on the spread of Christianity throughout the world, drawing on four articles that have been written on the subject. The first article explains how the Christian mission grew out of the gospel, underwent a long period of global expansion through power tactics and today has changed to an atmosphere of dialogue and openness, instead of pushing people into one particular denomination. The second article provides background on Biblical passages that are widely used for mission purposes, and the writer identifies some important points made by this article regarding the spreading of Christianity through the Bible. The writer explains that the third article emphasizes the universal appeal of the Bible and the fourth article points out the importance of the Reformation and literacy in understanding the Bible. The writer concludes that this paper only contains a few examples of the historical and literary evidence that proves the substantial influence of the Bible on the Christian mission.

From the Paper
"Indeed, the Bible has enough dynamism within its chapters to "take on new meanings and new horizons of ideas" in this very diverse and changing world, Pathrapankal continues. The mission of the Christian Church is spelled out in Matthew's Gospel, Pathrapankal writes on page 62 of his journal essay. The author says that there have been hundreds of years of close analysis of this Scriptural passage - Chapter 28, verses 18-20 - and it still remains a "classic" passage which lays out the challenge of the Christian mission. So, not only is the Bible seen as a vitally necessary ingredient in the Christian mission, the Bible tells Christians as much."

Tags:Constantine apostles humanity, New Testament, theology translation Pentacostal Catholic missionary