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How Cassio Maintained his Faith Under Suspicion, 2002.
An examination of the character of Cassio in William Shakespeare's "Othello".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper is a character analysis of Cassio, the representation of "good" in William Shakespeare's tragedy "Othello". This paper showsthat, regardless of Othello's suspicions of Cassio, Cassio's character still upheld his faith and respect for Othello.
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Faith Fellowship Ministries, 2006.
Describes the faith and religious beliefs espoused by an international association of churches known as the Faith Fellowship Ministries.
2,381 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 73.95
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After presenting background information on the development and establishment of Faith Fellowship Ministries (FFM), this paper goes on to describe what this organization believes about the meaning and method of salvation, the definitions of the rapture, the second coming of Christ, speaking in tongues and the devil. The paper further explains that by studying and understanding these beliefs, we can obtain a better understanding of the core tenets of the FFM, as well as enhance our understanding of the key differences between the FFM and the Roman Catholic Church.
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"The FFM follows the model of other non-denominational and inter-denominational Christian faiths. Although they transcend labels like "Baptist" and "Methodist" and welcome pastors and congregation members from various backgrounds, interdenominational organizations nevertheless hold dear central tenets and belief systems. The religious beliefs like those espoused by the FFM are not as broad and open minded as would seem by the terms "nondenominational" and "interdenominational." Rather, such faiths often help to solidify Protestant belief under one cohesive rubric, ignoring and respecting many of the fragments of Christianity. As a result, religious bodies like the FFM attract and welcome people from all over the world, from all backgrounds. Anyone who seeks to incorporate the Christian faith into their lives can seek baptism into the Holy Spirit, according to the tenets of the FFM."
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Faith and Reason: Conflicts of Authority in History and Fiction, 2002.
Explores the relationship between faith and reason in the history of the European inquisitions and in the representations of faith and reason in Eco's "Name of the Rose".
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 80.95
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Both the perspectives of the European inquisitions and Eco's "Name of the Rose" offer important understandings of medieval history. Eco's novel exemplifies how singular perspectives are often ineffective in determining what is true, or what is truth. In this paper, the role of "truth" is explored as an important process of the inquisitions and an important question for the characters in Eco's novel. The novel, as fiction, plus historical understandings from non-fiction sources, help build an understanding of the role of the Inquisition in establishing bureaucratic processes and legal institutions.
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Loss of Religious Faith, 1992.
Argues the issues of loss of religious faith, claiming that it is not necessarily negative, but a natural part of a living faith.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 39.95
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"Thesis and Outline
Thesis Statement: The loss of religious faith is caused not by
external circumstances, however it may seem, nor by some short-coming on the part of the believer, but rather is caused by the natural (or supernatural) dynamic at work in the living process of faith itself.
I. The basic cause of the loss of religious faith is the failure
of the individual to place that faith entirely in God, rather than in some image of God, or Attribute of God, which is based on that individuals own thinking or imagination.
A. As such, the loss of religious faith is a necessary and healthy part of the process of strengthening one's religious faith.
II. The loss of religious faith can be caused by:..."
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Faith According to Schleiermacher, 2004.
This paper describes Friedrich Schleiermacher's interpretation of faith.
1,315 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper focuses on Schleiermacher's revolutionary view on faith. The relationship between faith and reason, the difference between subjective and objective reality, and other topics regarding faith are discussed.
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"Having considered the previous characteristics of religion, Schleiermacher provides a definition as to what is religion. Religion is ?the contemplation of the pious which is the immediate consciousness for the universal existence of all finite things, in and through the Infinite, and all temporal things in and through the Eternal.? A pious person has this dialectic feeling when he realizes that he is a finite creature in an infinite universe. Religion is to seek this and to find it in all that lives and moves; it is a feeling of absolute dependence. The smallness is correlated with the largeness of the universe and a feeling of absolute dependence is established. A moral man therefore is not necessarily pious since morality always reveals itself as manipulating and as self-controlling, while ?piety appears as a surrender, a submission to be moved by the Whole that stands over against man.? Religion is also ?not a knowledge or a science, either of the world or of God.? Even without being knowledge, religion does recognize knowledge and science. ?In itself, it is an affection, a revelation of the infinite in the finite, God being seen in it and it in God.? According to this, there is not one true religion because it precedes the conception of truth and falsity and is simply and expression of feeling. Women, because of their nature, embody this feeling more than others."
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The Buddhist and Christian Faiths, 2005.
A comparison and contrast of the beliefs, teachings and views of the Buddhist and Christian faiths.
813 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper briefly discusses the similarities and differences between the Christian and the Buddhist faiths. It looks at the beliefs of each faith separately and then compares their views and teachings and their fundamental beliefs. The paper concludes that both religions believe in the salvation of souls, responsibility for one's actions and the human being's innate capacity and power to do good.
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"Along with these resemblances arise their differences, which indicate the disentanglement of these two religions from each other. Buddha is seen by his followers as a teacher, a human being who never claimed to be God. However, Jesus did claim divinity in His words and miracles, and this was prophesied long before His birth as God and Savior of mankind. When Buddha died, he was cremated like any other Buddhist. When Jesus died, He rose from the dead three days after. In Christianity, priest and preachers teach that Jesus will save us from our sins. In Buddhism, Buddha doesn't claim that he will save his believers from sin, but that he can teach them only how to save themselves. Even though Christianity also promotes non-violence, vegetarianism is not required for Christians. Buddhists and Christians also differ in the manner of shifting beliefs, religions, and worshipped entities. Buddhists show reverence to Buddha by meditating, as they firmly believe that meditating helps enlighten their minds.After all, Buddha himself achieved enlightenment while meditating under a Bodhi tree. Their meditation involves chanting the name of Buddha more than a thousand times a day with the help of a rosary. Christians, on the other hand, worship God by praying. Praying is said to be an attempt to communicate with God, for the purpose of asking for forgiveness, guidance, supplication, or to simply express one's emotions. (Dominguez, 2007)"
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Kierkegaard, Theology and Faith, 2002.
A discussion of theology and faith in the thinking of Soren Kierkegaard.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper will discuss the Kierkegaard's thinking on both theology and faith. It will be argued that at the heart of his discussion of both issues is his critique of the inherent weaknesses of traditional theology. It will be seen that Kierkegaard perceived the damage that modern theology - rooted in Scriptural textual analysis - was capable of inflicting upon Christianity. Thus, Kierkegaard argues for a faith based upon paradox and belief instead of reason or theology. The significance of this perspective is that it allows for the existence of faith in a secular age where textually foundationed theology is no longer capable of survival as a coherent tradition.
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Faithfulness and God, 2002.
Examines the way the concept of faithfulness applies to religion and God and how this applies to monotheistic religions.
2,010 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This research examines the concept of faithfulness as it relates to religion. The research sets forth the context for looking at the religious principles that reflect moral character and then discusses how faithfulness to God's principles reflects a commitment to moral thought and action, as well as a faith and trust in God.
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"The life of faith might seem to involve a simple idea about belief in God, but in fact faith is a very complex concept. The term is used in various ways in the Christian tradition. There is of course the famous statement of Jesus when he calms the storm in the sea of Galilee: "Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith?" (Matt. 8:26). In that context, faith is to be interpreted as the equivalent of absolute trust, or more specifically, the equivalent of man's unquestioned trust in God. The spiritual experience of trust is thereby interpreted as the actual experience of faith. This idea is also in the background of Paul's injunction to the Corinthians, in his discourse about how the first-century Christian community ought to behave: "God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it (I Cor. 10.13). Psalm 91 makes a similar point, characterizing the Lord as "my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust . . . He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler." In The Book of Common Prayer, the latter line of the Psalm runs thus: "his faithfulness and truth shall be thy shield and buckler." The slight difference in the meaning of faith conveyed in these various contexts is that faith is not a one-way street, inasmuch as those who do have faith are said to be able to rely on God's good will and/or providence in situations of moral uncertainty."
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Suffering and Faith in Job, 2007.
An analysis of Job's suffering and unwaivering faith in the Book of Job.
3,165 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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This paper takes a close look at each specific section of the Book of Job and then at the book as a whole to examine the issue of Job's suffering and faith. By investigating the nature of each section, the paper attempts to answer some religious questions specific to this text. For example, would a person still be religious if not for the expectation of reward or punishment? The paper maintains that the purpose of the text is to address faith and integrity, rather than suffering. The paper concludes that the text illustrates how one can maintain one's faith and integrity during the most devastating times.
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"With the Epilogue comes the restoration of Job's material and familial wealth. He is given vindication over his narrow-minded friends and granted a long, full life. What about our many questions? Can man remain faithful to a "religion" without the expectation of reward or punishment? With regard to Job's complete immersion in suffering, the answer would appear to be "yes" and "no." We are given an example in which the main character looses everything, suffers, humbles himself, and is then vindication. What would happen in the case of a character who lost everything, suffered, and what never vindicated? In the context of this particular Biblical text, none can understand the will of God. He does what he pleases and because he is our Maker, those actions are justified."
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The Reconciliation of Faith and Science, 2008.
This paper discusses that science and religion or faith are thought to be irreconcilable; however, recently some scientist and religionists have attempted to reconcile these arenas.
2,505 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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This paper explains that religion is an experiential based field that relies on faith alone and is therefore highly subjective in its world view; whereas, in contrast, science is experimental but anchored in observation and has an objective interpretation of facts and events. The author underscores that both science and religion are based on faith and have as their common objective the quest for a formalized type of truth that can be applied universally to the human condition. The paper contends that achieving some sort of balance between science and religious faith is critical if mankind is going to continue to advance as a species. The author points out that, for Albert Einstein, the melding of science and religion was not a conundrum at all but rather, for him, the real problem lay in how man consistently chose to interpret both scientific and religious concepts and particularly religious concepts.
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"One of the primary points of contention for the religious proponents has been the view that science attacks religious precepts and undermines religion's doctrine. Many scientists have patently disproved this argument as being somewhat disingenuous since much of their activity has been centered only on illuminating the specific characteristics of systemic phenomena in the physical world and make no judgment at all on the origin, necessarily, of these phenomena per se. Science and scientists almost as a collective unit admit that while they can understand many of the systemic processes in the physical world they are at a loss as to how many of these highly complex processes could have simply evolved out of the molecular fabric of space."
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Faith Community Hospital, 2004.
This paper is a case study about Faith Community Hospital, a not-for-profit health care services organization, which is facing major challenges.
1,855 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 59.95
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The paper explains that some of the critical issues facing Faith Community Hospital, which the hospital needs to address, are basic financial problems; the conflict between the organization?s spiritual heritage and values and the ethics of the medical profession; non-compliance with government, managed care, insurance regulations, and non-adherence to hospital operational policies. The author points out that Faith Community Hospital has an organizational management problem, which needs to be thoroughly analyzed rather than tyring to solve the various problems piecemeal. The paper states that, although the mission statement of Faith Community Hospital implies a broad goal of promoting the health and well-being of the people it serves within a framework of spiritual values, it can be inferred that the organization suffers from an absence of clear-cut policies and goals that are specific, measurable, targeted, and time-specific.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Identifying the Key Issues
Organizational Mission, Culture and Processes
Organizational Goals
Defining the Problem
The Mission Statement
The Absence of Clearly Defined Organizational Goals
Alternative Strategies
Alternative 1
Alternative 2
Recommendation
Conclusion
Appendix 1: Affinity Diagram
Appendix 2: Fishbone Diagram
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"The mission statement plays a critical role in setting direction and laying the foundation for the culture and goals of any organization. Indeed, this is clearly expressed in Hyrum Smith?s model of instructive goal setting, which is commonly referred to as Smith?s ?Success Triangle.? This model places an organization?s governing values at the base of the goal setting process and recommends that goals must be linked to specific governing values in order to be meaningful and to help the organization achieve its mission (Parker, 2003). The mission statement of Faith Community Hospital appears to adhere to the strategic principles inherent in Smith?s ?Success Triangle? to the extent that it clearly emphasizes the organization?s commitment to promoting the health and well-being of the people in the communities it serves, using its spiritual heritage and values as the foundation. However, since spiritual values can vary vastly across religions and individual beliefs, Faith?s mission statement has led to broad individual interpretations that have, in turn, led to an organizational culture, which allows too much leeway for individual decision-making. This is evident in the anecdotal cases cited by the CEO of doctors independently deciding to either treat patients pro bono or insisting on insurance coverage prior to commencement of treatment; the pharmacist filling prescriptions for uninsured patients; and the inconsistency in adhering to hospital policy in areas such as ?Do Not Resuscitate? (DNR) decisions."
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Faith Without Proof, 2001.
An examination of the question of faith in Islam and Christianity.
815 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper explores the meaning and use of mysticism in the religious faiths of Christianity and Islam. The author shows the reader how mysticism impacts the faiths and allows the reader to explore the truth of the existence within the faith.
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"Around the world the religious faiths of people can be a powerful motivator for living a life free from anger and sin. Many people live their life according to a doctrine that they take to be truth based on little more than their own personal faith that the religion exists as does the higher power that the faith has been build upon. Mysticism in both faiths plays an important role. It guides the followers many times when the only thing they have is their faith. However, even though mysticism is woven into each faith it is used, viewed and believed in different ways."
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Faith Healing, 2005.
A look at faith healing and religion.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 20 sources, $ 133.95
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This paper considers the nature of faith healing in today's society and traces its development through a belief in shamanism in traditional societies, noting how religion and medicine are often fused, with the religious leader also being the medicine man who knows the secrets of healing. Christians have faith in the healing power of prayer and depict Jesus as a healer as well.
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"Religion and medicine have had a long relationship. In modern times, the two are often at odds, with some believing more in faith than in science and others taking the opposite view. In traditional societies, religion and medicine are often fused, with the religious leader also being the medicine man who knows the secrets of healing. Christians have faith in the healing power of prayer and depict Jesus as a healer as well. Certain groups place a greater emphasis on faith than medicine, such as Christian Scientists, who do not take their health issues to doctors but to God."
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Spirituality, Religion, and Faith, 2005.
A look at what spirituality, religion, and faith mean within the Catholic religion.
1,547 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper looks at the modern-day notion of spirituality, religion, and faith and how each has a slightly different meaning within the context of our times. The paper explains these differences and points out that, while Catholicism has, to some extent, embraced the contemporary notion of spirituality and faith, both concepts are still connected to and influenced by religious structures and culture.
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"The words spirituality, religion, and faith, are often used interchangeably. When they are used to connote or denote a specific form of theistic phenomenon, more often than not, the term ?spirituality? is usually used to suggest the more individualistic aspects of God-focused thoughts and actions, the word ?religion? is more often used when discussing the issues of a particular traditional strain of philosophy regarding the divine essence, (such as the phrase ?the Catholic religion?) and the notion ?faith? is often referred to as a schema of belief that may or may not be communal or individual?in other words, to say that one has faith in God means that one has a belief in God."
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Children in Faith Healing Religions at Risk, 2000.
The effects of allowing parents in faith healing religions to deny their children medical care.
6,030 words (approx. 24.1 pages), 31 sources, MLA, $ 142.95
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A comprehensive analysis of the legality of parents denying their children access to health care on the basis of their involvement in a "faith healing" religion such as Christian Science or Faith Tabernacle. The paper explains that for some residents of the United States, traditional medicine is not religiously acceptable in the face of sickness. On the contrary, these residents are so strongly against medicine that they will not even allow their children to see a doctor if they suffer from life threatening illnesses. It discusses how many followers of these religions are denying the use of traditional medicine and joining a movement that shies from what society considers the norm for treating sickness by putting their belief in God's ability to heal their family's illnesses. The paper argues however, that parents' religious convictions about the disuse of any type of medicine for their children should not be allowed as a legal means of denying their children this medicine because these convictions often cause the needless deaths and suffering of many children whom medical care would have helped.
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"For centuries America has debated to what extent church and state should be separated. More recently the argument about the disuse of medical treatment for religious reasons and the resulting deaths of the children of certain religious organization's followers has arisen. Since the seventeenth century when settlers came to America to escape religious persecution and seek religious freedom, the issue of separation of church and state has been in debate (Council 1). However, not all religions were given equal rights before the Bill of Rights was created: in Boston anyone preaching outside the established church could be fined or banned from the settlement (Weiss 11). Also, in areas that practiced South Anglicanism, those who spoke out against the Christian faith were sentenced to death (Weiss 11). However, the first amendment to the American Bill of Rights, which was passed in September of 1789, changed these discriminatory practices on a federal level and caused less religious discrimination to occur (Weiss 31). This amendment states: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof" (Bartlett 3). This amendment did not, however, guarantee the protection of United States citizens from state religious discrimination; but the fourteenth amendment, which was passed at a later date, did (Weiss 32). Opponents for and against parents' rights to deny their child medical care based on religious convictions are eager to solve the question of the relationship of church and state and the necessity of parents to obtain medical care as required by state governments. This issue has thus become a pressing argument that must be solved quickly because many children's lives are at stake."
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