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The Mormon Church, 2002.
Examines the psychological effects of a cult-like stigma on the Mormon Church.
1,665 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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The Mormon Church is considered by some to have ideals and values that are not like their own. There are some that label the church as a ?cult.? The term ?cult? has the connotation that the religious principles of the church are not founded on an acceptable belief system to others. The paper shows that this term has the implied meaning that the religious practices held by the church are somewhat below the religious standards of those who would use that term to describe it. The term ?cult? implies that those who are members of the church are not acting in a way that is acceptable to the rest of society. The paper explores the effects of using the term ?cult? to describe members of the Mormon Church.
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"In conclusion, it seems that as far as research is concerned, the labeling of the Mormon Church as a cult has more of an effect on the actions of non-church members in the way they act towards church members than on the Mormons themselves. The members of the Mormon Church do not identify with non-members and therefore place less weight on their opinions. They will only make social comparisons with other group members. However, non-members will act according to their preconceived ideas when they meet a member of the Mormon Church for the first time. It is unlikely that the opinions of non-members will change, regardless or the actions of the church member, as any action that does not support their original opinion would be disregarded. For these reasons social stereotypes are difficult to reverse once established."
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Polygamy in the Mormon Church, 2004.
An exploration of plural marriages from the standpoint of the Mormon Church.
1,206 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper looks at how the Mormon Church will probably always be identified with the practice of plural marriages, even though it has not condoned the practice since 1890. It looks at how it was accepted by the church and the political, economic, and other factors in the decision to allow plural marriages. It discusses how the future promises to systematically separate the automatic assumption that Mormonism equals multiple wives and how the church will continue to denounce the practice and how the government will continue to place those who practice it in violation of state laws and Mormon doctrine.
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"?Many of the early figures in the Bible had more than one wife, and in the beginning Mormons looked to the Bible as a source of inspiration for their belief in the practice of polygamy (Nearly, 2000). But Mormons banned polygamy in the 1890s, and it is against the law in Utah, a state founded by Mormons(Nearly, 2000). Despite that, polygamy still persists there and in some other states(Nearly, 2000). Utah has not aggressively prosecuted polygamists, in part because polygamy is so much a part of Mormon history. Now, a case pending in a Utah court is bringing renewed attention to an old tradition(Nearly, 2000). Last week, Tom Green, who considers himself to be a fundamentalist Mormon, was ordered to stand trial on four counts of bigamy(Nearly, 2000)."
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The Family in the Mormon Church, 2000.
An analysis of the family structure within the Mormon Church.
3,692 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 17 sources, $ 102.95
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An overview of the history, beliefs, and practices of the Mormon Church, including an analysis of family structure within the religion.
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"The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often referred to as the Mormon Church, is a uniquely American religion, as reflected by its basic myths and early history... Although Mormons were originally ostracized and persecuted for their unique views, they have come to embrace and epitomize American culture and values. Latter-day Saints value the Puritan ideals of hard work, self-reliance, and families."
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The Mormon Church, 2005.
A look at the history and origins of the Mormon Church.
1,959 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper gives a brief biographical account of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Mormon Church. It provides an overview of how Smith founded the Church; describes the philosophy of the Church; discusses the influence of Church spokesperson, Sidney Rigdon; and describes its gradual evolution into the religious establishment that it is today.
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"Joseph Smith, 1805-1844, and his family of origin were called Seekers, Christians who respected the teachings of all denominations but were not affiliated with a church (Church Pp). When Joseph was in his teens, his mother and the majority of the family converted to Presbyterianism, however, he was deeply concerned by the multiplicity of Christian sects and wondered which, if any, was the true Christian religion (Church Pp). In 1820 at the age of fourteen, Joseph received his first vision when God and Jesus Christ appeared before him as separate entities and told him that all of the Christian sects and denominations were in error and cautioned him not to join any of them, for he would receive a major personal assignment in the future (Church Pp)."
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The Mormon Church's Welfare System, 1994.
The history and development, types, criticism, aims, effectiveness, principles, scriptural basis and implementation.
3,600 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 16 sources, $ 127.95
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"The purpose of this research is to examine the development of the internal welfare system of the Mormon church from about 1925 to the present. The plan of the research will be to set forth the origins of and context for the Mormon Church's internal welfare system in the origins of the church itself, and then to discuss the manifestations of that system in respect of the emergent ethical, spiritual, and temporal church environment for most of the twentieth century.
In recent years, a number of investigations, both popular and scholarly, of the philanthropic endeavors of the Mormon Church have been undertaken, both intrinsically and in the larger context of church organization. In general, those investigations undertaken within the Mormon Church community appear to adopt an explanatory structure for those within the community with a..."
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Joseph Smith and the "Book of Mormon", 2005.
A biographical account of Joseph Smith, author of the "Book of Mormon" and founder of the Church of Latter Day Saints.
6,366 words (approx. 25.5 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 147.95
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This paper first describes the upbringing and early childhood influences that may have contributed to Joseph Smith's founding of the Mormon Church. Next, the paper describes the visions Smith had that made him believe he should establish a new religion, his religious beliefs, and the eventual establishment of the Mormon religion and church. The paper also discusses the influence of Brigham Young on Mormonism, the basic doctrine espoused in the "Book of Mormon", the elements of Freemasonry and occultism within the Mormon religion, and the controversial topic concerning who truly authored the "Book of Mormon" and whether it is an original manuscript.
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"Joseph Smith, Jr. was the fourth child of Joseph Sr. and Lucy Smack and born in Sharon, Vermont on December 23, 1805. The Smith family lived under arduous and unstable financial circumstances that compelled them to move in and around New England several times in those years (Wikipedia 2004). One of Joseph?s legs got seriously infected when he was 7 years old and the doctors wanted to amputate it but the Smiths refused. He later recovered but he had to use crutches for several years and limped for the rest of his life (Wikipedia)."
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"Getting A Church Started" ( Elmer Towns ) and "Unleashing The Church" ( Frank Tillapaugh ), 1995.
Compares authors' practical and spiritual plans for starting and operating a Christian church.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 2 sources, $ 71.95
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"Elmer Towns, in Getting a Church Started, and Frank Tillapaugh, in Unleashing the Church, present their ideas for starting and expanding a church. Towns is concerned with the initial planting of the church and his book gives a step by step plan to begin a new church. Tillapaugh took an established church and expanded it until it scarcely resembled the church with which he had begun. Tillapaugh does not talk about planting churches except in response to Bear Valley Baptist Churches' need to split in order to remain in their present facilities.
Both men agree that the purpose of the church is given in the Great Commission, which is repeated in several places in the Bible. Tillapaugh interprets Acts 1:8 as a commission to serve and meet the needs in your home congregation's area first then consider going out in the mission field or planting another ..."
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Two Christian Churches, 2008.
This paper compares the Church of Christ Church and the Assembly of God Church (AOG).
2,695 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 80.95
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This paper examines the philosophical foundations, the biblical and doctrinal emphases, historical developments, and the attitudes and teachings suffusing the Church of Christ Church and the Assembly of God Church (AOG). The author points out that, while the two churches are substantially the same, there appears to be at least one significant doctrinal difference between them. The paper relates that the AOG seems to have a measure of theological and doctrinal confidence that bodes well for its future; whereas, the history of the Church of Christ suggests latent factionalism and less willingness to "proselytize" the masses. The author concludes that, ultimately, a case can be made that this position makes the Church of Christ weaker than its AOG counterpart.
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"Briefly, it is vital to review the attitudes and teachings of the two churches. The Church of Christ takes the position that the Bible is infallible, that the Immaculate Reception really did occur, that there is no such thing as predestination (individuals determine their own salvation), that baptism is only rightly done if done via immersion, that only God should hear prayers (there is no confession as there is in the Roman Catholic Church, in other words), and that there is no such thing as purgatory."
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Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church, 2002.
An examination of the phenomena of sexual abuse by priests in the Catholic Church and a discussion of the Church's response.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper looks at the increased reports of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church. The writer points out that only recently has the Church needed to answer for itself and take a stand due to the high level of reported cases. An examination of the Church's response is given which follows criticism of their reaction.
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"The Catholic Church has been rocked recently by allegations of sexual abuses?especially against children. The problem is not isolated but all pervading. The cases of child, sexual abuses are about the same percentage as the general population. Most of the cases are not, in the strictest sense pedophilic?sex with pre-pubescent children, but ephebophilia?abuse of adolescent children. In a comprehensive study of 2,252 priests for 30 years, only one case of pedophilia was found. It involved a priest with two six year-old nieces. Between 5 and 10 percent of priests were pederasts (ephebophiles). (Jenkins, 1996)"
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The Rise and Fall of the Church in Western Civilization, 2002.
This paper discusses the rise and fall of the early church in Western Civilization and asks the question: ?Could the break up of the church have been prevented??
805 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper points out that the same factors that brought people to the early church also brought about the Reformation . The author states that as science developed, the church began to fall apart. The author concludes that it is unlikely that the breakup of the church could have been prevented.
Table of Contents
Key Points to the Church
Combination of Church and State
The Fall of the Church
More Technology, More Choices
The Church Would have Fallen Sometime
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"Early Christianity taught that history was important because there were spiritual value placed on the past. Classical humanism did not believe this way, it placed value on being able to reason and put one?s talents to use. However, individuals did start churches and worked in these churches by using the talents they had. "
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The United Methodist Church - Inside Religion, 2006.
An overview of the origins of the United Methodist Church from its origins until 1980 and a discussion of the Church's future.
1,797 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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The writer explains that John Wesley and his brother, Charles, founded the movement as an alternative to the English Anglican Church. The paper shows how the Methodist Episcopal Church began its migration to the Colonies in approximately 1772, and how the Church began to take on radical changes from the doctrines of Wesleyan Methodism. Included in these changes was the renaming of the church to The United Methodist Church. In summation, in opposition to the original doctrine of the Church regarding centralized functioning, the paper shows that the majority of attendees feel that decisions made in the local church will be more effective.
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Thesis Statement
The Movement in the Colonies and Westward
Organizing of the United Methodists
The Future of the United Methodist Church
Bibliography
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"At the same time as the Southern migration is occurring the Methodist movement is also moving Northward across the Ohio River, and into Indiana. This migration is taking place within a period a full fifteen years before Indiana becomes a State and creates for the Methodist Episcopal Church many contentious issues concerning the governance of the Church and its mission at this point in History. For example, with a Church population spreading so rapidly and far flung, how does the Methodist Episcopal Church provide "ministers," for their large and now scattered flock?
"Indiana ironically enough and to the displeasure of John and Charles Wesley becomes the center for control of the Church and from this organization of power comes the new organization known as the United Methodist Church. For American Methodism theology, doctrine, leadership, organization and worship models come directly from John Wesley's movement of the eighteenth century England. However, Wesley's appeal is to English Anglicans whose relationship to their church had been decidedly "luke-warm," and is lacking in the drive for a personal God-man relationship. It is the desire for a personal God-man relationship that the persons in the frontier of the rapidly expanding United States want most to aid and comfort them in the endurance of the hardships they face."
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"Blessed Children": The Future of the Unification Church, 2004.
An examination of the second generation of the Unification Church ("Moonies") from a post-Cold War perspective.
10,838 words (approx. 43.4 pages), 21 sources, MLA, $ 215.95
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This paper examines the second generation of the Unification Church as an American subculture following the Cold War. It begins by describing the background and biases of the researcher, then goes into an overview of the Church's religious beliefs and culture. Then, the paper examines the role of second generation Unificationists, or "Blessed Children," as they are known within the Church. Blessed Children are crucial to the Church's survival, so the writer examines their position in the Church from the perspective of the Church, from the perspective of parents, and from the perspective of the Blessed Children themselves. The paper describes the challenges of being Blessed Children, as well as the problems the Church will face as the second generation comes into power.
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1: Overview of Religious Beliefs
True Father and His Divine Principle
The Blessing
The Spirit World
Holidays and Other Religious Traditions
Chapter 2: The Importance of Blessed Children: The Mission, Should You
Choose to Accept it...
True Parents' Words
The Blessed Children's Blessing - "Who's Going to Take
Responsibility?"
What Will the Future Bring?
Chapter 3: "You have been born with responsibility, whether you like it
or not." - How Blessed Children view their role in the Church
The Blessing, Purity, and the Lineage
"Living for the sake of others"
Problems and the Future of the Unification Church
Chapter 4: Concluding Remarks
Bibliography
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"The Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity was founded in South Korea in 1954 by Rev. Sun Myung Moon. Moon was born in 1920 in South Korea, and raised Presbyterian. When he was fifteen years old, Jesus Christ appeared to him in a vision, and told him to finish the work that Jesus had been unable to do. Through this encounter, Moon learned that Jesus was not actually God, and that the Christian concept of the Trinity is in error. It also turns out that Jesus' mission in life was to bring the Kingdom of Heaven to Earth, by marrying a perfect woman and having a perfect family. According to Unificationist belief, Jesus and his wife were to become the Second Adam and Eve, and through their union they would be able to restore the perfect order of creation that was disrupted when the first man and woman fell from God's grace in the Garden of Eden. Unfortunately, due to the Jews' unbelief that he was the Messiah, Jesus was put to death before being able to realize this mission. He was, however, able to offer spiritual salvation for those who believed in him - i.e. Christians. Physical salvation would be impossible until the Third Adam was sent by God to finish what Jesus began. With the perfect marriage of the Third Adam, the Third Adam and his wife will become the "true spiritual parents of all humankind." Members of the Unification Church believe that Rev. Moon and his wife are the long-awaited Third Adam and Eve, and thus refer to them as True Parents. Members of the first generation of Unificationists are thus True Parents' children; more specifically, they carry the name Jacob's Children. Jacob was a historical figure in the book of Genesis, a book whose history forms the foundation for much of Unificationist teachings."
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Gothic Churches, 2002.
An essay comparing two Gothic churches in Italy, the Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome and the Church of S. Maria del Fiore in Florence.
1,572 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper examines two particular Gothic churches ? Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome and the Church of S. Maria del Fiore in Florence. Each church is examined for the combination of specific historical forces and styles, the building materials and techniques available to those who constructed them. It also looks at emblems that were used as meaningful symbols and the ways in which Gothic churches connect people to the divine within the Catholic Church in a way that helped people to transcend their daily lives.
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"The church of Santa Maria Maggiore is no exception, for it is combination of specific historical forces and styles, the building materials and techniques available to those who constructed it and emblems that have been used as meaningful symbols of the ways in which churches connect people to the divine within the Catholic Church, as Kulterman (p. 12) argues."
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Planting a Church, 2002.
The theology for and the process of planting a new church.
2,272 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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Many years ago, America was known as a Christian nation. The paper argues, however, that in modern society, America is in a religious era in which individuals create their own belief and value systems instead of listening to God's teachings. The amount of churchgoers in America today is rapidly decreasing as churches fail and close every day. This paper examines the process of church planting whereby new churches are built and established churches that need to be helped are revitalized. The paper looks at church planting strategies, steps involved in church planting and the move of the baby-boomer generation away from the church movement.
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"Church planters should give converts small tasks to do, preparing them and training them to function in the new church and develop their spiritual gifts. The process grows as they are entrusted with greater responsibility. Training becomes more extensive as they continue to grow and possibly even take leadership roles. Next, the church planter should prepare to publicly launch the church. Signs, maps, order of service, special events specifications, sign up cards, and more must all be prepared before the launching date."
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Historical Foundations of the Church of the United Brethren (UB),, 2002.
This paper is an overview of how the church came to be how it is today, including all its dividing branches.
1,535 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper looks at the Church of the United Brethren (UB), which was the very first church denomination in America. The history of the church is detailed, as is its belief system. The differences between this church and the other church establishments that existed at the time are also discussed in detail. The church's belief system is covered in detail, as are the eleven expectations that members of the church are expected to follow. The author also looks at the modern UB, and shows how it is now a worldwide network of congregations.
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"Members should also follow social standards. A member should be a good citizen of their community, they should take standards against the evil, believe in equal rights and justice for all, agree with the democratic system, affirm the right to serve and bear arms in the National Armed Forces, have the right to refuse to bear arms, advocate abstinence by all people from using tobacco, drugs, and alcohol, attain form gambling, eliminate pornography, be occult, and have decision-making foundations (Getting acquainted with the Church of the United Brethren pg. 50-55)."
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