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Roman Catholicism in Latin America, 2008.
An analysis of the history and practices of Roman Catholicism and the impact it has had in Latin America and the world at large.
1,938 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper discusses Roman Catholicism and what it means to the people of Latin America with whom the writer has come into contact. It first outlines the basic principles, beliefs and practices of Roman Catholicism. It then looks at the ethics, institutional structure, doctrines, rituals and key institutional figures (leaders) within the Church. The paper also discusses the role of history in shaping the faith and the role of religion in the lives of its followers and its concomitant impact on the world at large.
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"As this paper draws to a close, it is pretty evident that Roman Catholicism has played a major role in the lives of the Latin Americans I have met within and without the United States. For one thing, these people believe strongly in family and also believe strongly in the sanctity of life; several of them, in fact, told me that they could not fathom how the euthanasia debate could continue to persist after all this time. For these men and women, child-bearing is a wonderful instance of God's Grace and they seem content to focus upon family rather than upon simply achieving more material possessions. In a real sense, they have eschewed a materialistic lifestyle for something they believe is more enduring."
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Catholicism in America, 2007.
An analysis of the factors contributing to the increase in numbers and popularity of Catholics in America.
855 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper discusses the history of Catholicism in the United States and how it has greatly influenced how America thinks and operates, especially when considering the core beliefs and practices that continue to be so pervasive in contemporary American culture. The paper discusses the factors that influenced Catholic immigration to America, as well as what influenced the increase in popularity of Catholicism within America itself.
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"Second, Pope John XXIII who had been elected as Pope in 1958 became one of the most popular and beloved Catholic Pope in modern history, due to his attempts to bring Catholics and non-Catholics together in friendship and appreciation. Third, John XXIII also convened the Second Vatican Council or Vatican II between 1962 and 1965 which "brought about substantial and long-lasting changes and innovations in the Catholic church." Accordingly, this council "solved some of the lingering problems of being a Catholic in America and made it possible for Catholics to feel less different in the eyes of their contemporaries and non-Catholic neighbors" (Marino, 256). And fourth, Pope Paul VI, the successor to John XXIII, issued "Humanae Vitae" which contained a strong reaffirmation on the ban on artificial contraception, a subject which continues to create much controversy and debate in today's America."
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Catholicism, 2006.
A look at Catholicism in today's world.
1,963 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper takes a look at the oldest and largest single denomination of Christianity, Catholicism. This paper aims to demystify the religion and explain what Catholicism means in today's day and age. The paper goes on to discuss the similarities between Catholicism and Judaism.
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Introduction
The Site
The Interview Summary
Catholicism and Judaism
Conclusion
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"Because Christianity emerged from Judaism, there are many similarities. Of the major world religions, Catholicism and Judaism are the most similar (Kreeft, 1987). Catholics and Jews both believe in one God who is almighty and infinite. Both religions believe in one God who is holy, righteous, and just, as well as loving, forgiving, and merciful. Catholicism and Judaism share the Hebrew Scriptures (the Old Testament) as the authoritative Word of God, although Catholicism includes the New Testament as well. "
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Catholicism, 2004.
This paper discusses the relationship between structure and tradition within Catholicism.
1,325 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper explains that only after Scripture had been shaped and bordered did it turn out to be natural, or indeed likely, to see and to classify Christianity as a scriptural religion. The author points out that the traditional Catholic doctrines were, from the start, predicated upon the survival of Scripture as an absolute. The paper states that Catholicism is a faith able to differentiate itself from any society and yet is able to connect with and change them all.
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The Concept of Scripture in Catholicism
The Concept of Tradition in Catholicism
The Attempt of Church to Resolve Them
Conclusion
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"John England, Bishop of Charleston, marked the pastoral and he mirrored the theology of Francis P. Kenrick. Kenrick had been a theologian at the First Provincial Council, then coadjutor Bishop of Philadelphia (1842-1851), Bishop of Philadelphia (1830-1842), and Archbishop of Baltimore (1851-1863). Extensively considered as the leading theologian among the bishops, in 1839, he published the first edition of his Theologia Dogmatica. In his dissertation on the Word of God, he attempted to give a tradition for the rule of faith."
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Graham Greene's Catholicism, 2002.
A look at Graham Green's conversion to Catholicism.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 12 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper expounds upon the conversion of Graham Greene to Catholicism. Based on an analysis of his writings and correspondence and biographical writings, the paper reflects the view that while Greene converted for the love of a woman, in fact he needed some sort of belief that made him stabilize his rebellious and hyperactive personality.
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Catholicism, 2007.
A discussion on the origins of Catholicism.
1,737 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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This paper begins with a general definition on the Roman Catholic denomination of Christianity. The paper focuses on the the origins of Catholicism and offers a historical review on this topic. In the conclusion the author offers a personal opinion on findings, and mentions the theories that doubt the existence of a historical Jesus.
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The Roman Catholic Version
The Historical View of the Origins of the Catholic Religion
Conclusion
Works Cited
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"Very few non-Christian writings from the period mention Jesus or Christianity. Only the work of four major non-Christian historians contains any mention to Jesus or Christianity. They include Josephus, a Jew and Roman citizen who wrote Antiquities of the Jews in 93 AD; Pliny the Younger (c. 63-113 AD) who was a lawyer and philosopher in ancient Rome; Suetonius (c. 69-110), a Roman historian and biographer; and Tacitus (c. 56-117) another important Roman historian. Even the writings of these writers about Christianity are extremely sketchy and do not throw significant light on the light and teachings of Jesus, his early followers or the origins of Christianity. In fact the passage in Josephus' "Antiquities" about Jesus has been noted by some scholars to contain several "internal indicators" that are seem to be inconsistent with the rest of Josephus' writing, indicating that part or all of the passage may have been interpolated by later Christians."
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Roman Catholicism in America, 2006.
An overview of the history of Roman Catholicism in the U.S.
2,600 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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This paper studies the dramatic changes and upheavals Roman Catholicism has faced in its three hundred year history in the U.S. The paper discusses how individual Catholics and their church have at times been the targets of glaring religious prejudice and discrimination. The paper also examines the relationship between the American church and Rome, citing that while the the church was established by Rome, it was actually later condemned by the Pope himself. The paper then examines how the American Catholic church settled back into a period of calm obedience with the Papacy, before once again becoming a noisy, fractious divided place of worship over the last four decades.
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"Remarkably, Americans began their branch of the Roman Catholic Church in distinctly democratic fashion. The first diocese began in Baltimore in 1789, and the first American bishop, John Carroll, was elected the following year by clergymen of the diocese. These clergymen and even Carroll himself envisioned the continuation of this elective process, though, of course, Rome's approval would be required for all choices. Indeed, they also envisioned a church grounded in principles of religious tolerance that would be open and inviting to all, and, of great importance, in which Mass would be said in English. However, it did not take long for this vision to fade. Under prodding from Rome, by 1800 the elective experiment had been abandoned and Rome was making all appointments of bishops. Soon, Latin displaced English in church ceremonies and services, and the American Catholic church more and more resembled a virtual clone of the ancient European model. At the same, American independence slowly slipped away (Gillis 58)."
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Catholicism, 2002.
This paper discusses the role of Catholicism in Gabriel Garcia Marquez's short story "A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings".
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper explores the role of Catholicism in Marquez's story in the context of religious and political life in Colombia in the 1950s.
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Christianity vs. Roman Catholicism, 2007.
A comparison between Christianity and Roman Catholicism.
2,427 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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This paper discusses the origins of biblical Christianity as well as that of the Roman Catholic religion. The paper further compares and contrasts these ideologies to reveal the primary differences between them.
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"Perhaps one of the most vast differences between biblical Christianity and Roman Catholicism is the belief in Hell. Thessalonians 1:8-9 of the Bible states that "those who do not know God...will pay the penalty of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his Power." Thus, Christianity does not mention Hell, but simply the absence of God's love, power, and presence. On the other hand, Roman Catholicism notes "immediately after death the souls of those who die in a state of mortal sin descend into hell, where they suffer eternal fire (Gendron, 1996, p. 1035). In this passage, Roman Catholicism notes a punishment of fire in a physical location. This vastly differs from the Christian view of punishment through the absence of God. This difference is substantial, in that Christian belief stems from the idea that the absence of God is the ultimate form of punishment. The Roman Catholic Church Doctrines clearly see this punishment as not enough, and translate the Word to include physical punishment as opposed to only spiritual punishment."
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Catholicism and Homosexuality, 2002.
This paper discusses one of the most contentious political and social issues debated within the context of modern Catholicism, homosexuality.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 24.95
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This paper points out that despite the centrality of sexuality within modern life, the scriptural responses to same-sex are relatively few. The paper discusses that misinterpreting Paul is not only heterosexism but also homophobia. This paper states that homophobia can lead to poor historical scholarship and a lack of concern for putting words into their ancient, rather than modern context.
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"One of these references can be found in one of the letters of the Apostle Paul in Romans 1.18-32. This passage has long been used to justify Catholic condemnation of homosexual practices, as well as the larger conservative Christian rejection of homosexual marriage. However, this interpretation is far from absolute."
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Catholicism, 2004.
An analysis of various aspects of Catholicism.
1,605 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper explains what an exegesis is and demonstrates what is needed in order to do a proper exegesis of a passage of scripture. In doing so, the paper names different methods of scriptural criticism and explains how they assist in the exegetical task. The paper explores Jesus' understanding of the Kingdom of God and how it related to his preaching. The question of how the Christian church today relates to the Kingdom of God is discussed. The paper delineates a proper theology of the resurrection of the body in relationship to Jesus' death and resurrection and how that relates to the contemporary church and its mission today.
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"To conduct an appropriate exegesis one must first understand the literal meaning of the passage, understand its place in the overall canon of scripture, and also historically why it was included in the Bible. Thus, exegesis can approach scripture in a literal or hermeneutic sense, that is to understand what the actual words of scripture meant when they were first written in their historical, literary, and canonical context. It can also approach scripture in a historical or formal sense. One can interpret the different interpretations that have applied to a particular passage in line of the overall composition of the Bible, in an attempt to understand how particular stories and the authors, assemblers, and readers of the text would likely have interpreted images in the past. Lastly, the Bible can be understood in a literary sense or in theological terms, how the Bible can function as guide for life for today."
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Christianity and Catholicism, 2002.
A brief discussion of how the concepts of Catholicism evolved within the early church.
885 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper explores the concept "Catholic" in an attempt to see how this term was first used and how it has developed today. It explains that as used in the Nicene Creed, Catholic means ?universal? or ?all-embracing,? thus, Jesus Christ intended his church to embrace all people. It then shows how a century later that the term ?Catholic church? was used to distinguish a certain body of Christians from other groups that had broken away from the original church.
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"The hope of Christians hinges on the reality of the resurrection of Jesus as an act of God that reveals that death, sin and Satan have been conquered. Jesus accepted death freely and overcame death when he emerged from the tomb alive on the third day (Schreck 70). Although, no one actually witnessed the resurrection of Jesus, there are variations among the four Gospel accounts of Easter Sunday morning. They all agree on two essential facts: 1) the tomb in which Jesus had been buried was found empty and the entrance stone rolled away; 2) Jesus appeared alive to his followers (Schreck 70). The Catholic church emphasized that the proclamation of God?s word, kerygma, or the act of evangelization, must be folowed by an ever fuller instruction in the Christian life that contributes to the person?s growth in holiness (Schreck 265). This is the primary mission of the church: ?to witness in the power of the Holy Spirit to God?s love as revealed in Jesus Christ, so that all people will come to know, love, and serve God, and receive the gift of eternal life? (Schreck 265)."
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"Sexuality and Catholicism" ( Thomas C. Fox ), 1999.
A critical review of this work arguing that the Church pursues self-defeating policy on sexual and gender issues (such as abortion, homosexuality and ordination of women).
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 47.95
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Thomas C. Fox, in Sexuality and Catholicism, presents a simple, clear, and fair argument that the hierarchy of the Catholic Church is pursuing a self-defeating policy with respect to sexuality. Fox does not intend to merely bash the Church for its strictly conservative policy on birth control, abortion, sterilization, in vitro fertilization, homosexuality, non-traditional sexual behavior among consenting adults, and ordination of women. To the contrary, he acknowledges that the Church has much to offer the world. as in the Pope's 1995 encyclical which "reaffirms the sacredness of life," a "message the world needs desperately to hear" (4). However, the good the Church does is undermined by its counter-productive stand on sexual issues
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"Thomas C. Fox, in Sexuality and Catholicism, presents a simple, clear, and fair argument that the hierarchy of the Catholic Church is pursuing a self-defeating policy with respect to sexuality. Fox does not intend to merely bash the Church for its strictly conservative policy on birth control, abortion, sterilization, in vitro fertilization, homosexuality, non-traditional sexual behavior among consenting adults, and ordination of women. To the contrary, he acknowledges that the Church has much to offer the world. as in the Pope's 1995 encyclical which "reaffirms the sacredness of life," a "message the world needs desperately to hear" (4). However, the good the Church does is undermined by its counter-productive stand on sexual issues. Fox calls the problems of the Church in its sexual policy symptoms of an "illness" which is "woven into a Catholic ..."
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Catholicism, 2003.
An examination of changes to the Catholic Church from 500-1500 AD.
4,600 words (approx. 18.4 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 135.95
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This paper examines some of the key changes that took place in the Catholic Church between 500 and 1500. This period begins when the church first emerged in its coherent, proto-modern form and ends with the Protestant Reformation a millennium later. In particular, the paper looks at the emphasis in different eras on the importance of celibacy. Other issues addressed by the paper include the concentration of temporal power in the hands of church leaders and elements of classical religions in Catholicism.
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"The Catholic Church is so powerful and has been such an important force for so long in human society, that it is difficult sometimes for us to remember how much the church has changed during its history. But any appearance of a monolithic church..."
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Catholicism and Divorce, 2005.
Examines the history of the Catholic Church's view on divorce.
2,352 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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Over the centuries, Church leaders have grappled with the issue of marriage and divorce almost unlike any other issue - the volume of theological writings could fill whole libraries. Certainly, the Church's opinion of divorce has changed over time. The paper shows that, today there are one hundred and eleven canons (Church laws) addressing marriage and divorce, but taken as a whole, they outline the Church's strict and fundamental view that divorce is forbidden because it breaks the sacrament of marriage. The paper explains that in the case of marital separation, only an annulment can legitimately separate two people, and even then, only on proper grounds.
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"Essentially, the Church interprets Jesus' words and other teachings to mean that marriage is a sacrament. The New Advent's Catholic Encyclopedia defines a sacrament as an "outward sign of inward grace." It is a sign of something sacred and internal - specifically, it is a manifestation of God's grace, which is conferred upon humans. But it is not only a sign, it is an active situation or condition that produces grace. It is also permanent."
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