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Free Will and Original Sin, 2007.
Compares and contrasts the debate between Pelagian and Augustinian theology in regards to original sin and free will.
945 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This study compares and contrasts the Pelagian and Augustinian biblical viewpoints in relation to free will and original sin within a theological perspective. The author concludes with a preference for Augustinian theology in relation to original sin, and explains his reasons for this preference.
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"The ideology of Pelagian thought is directly related to the monk's belief that Adam was the only human to ever be cursed by God, and that his children did not possess Original Sin. This theological framework was in direct antagonism against Augustinian thought that preached that God must impart a divine gift on those that acted in his will, rather than humans being able to act on these principles without Godly intervention. In this manner, Augustine defines Original Sin through the power of God to determine the extent of free will that Adam possessed when he ate of the same fruit as Eve in Book II, Chapter XIV in The City of God."
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"Original Sin", 2002.
Discusses the theme of 'original sin' in traditional and modern theology.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 106.95
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This paper examines the topic of original sin, including its origins and the evolution of the concept throughout the centuries. While this paper places a strong emphasis on the Christian tradition as the faith that most strongly opposes original sin, other religions shall be briefly examined for a comparison.
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Original Sin and Abortion, 2002.
A discussion of the concept of Original Sin as presented by Saint Augustine-Plato.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 53.95
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This is an overview of the concept of original sin as applied to the contemporary debate of abortion.
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"Original Sin", 2005.
A rhetorical analysis of the gender constructs found in the film "Original Sin".
1,412 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper examines how the film "Original Sin" upholds a lot of the gender constructs held by American society such as the four themes in media that reflect and promote traditional images of relations between the sexes, the double bind of femininity/competence, the dilemmas of femininity and hegemonic masculinity. It also shows how it empowers women through the dialogue and actions of the characters in the movie to bring to light the new American views of society.
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"This movie for the main part does seem to embody all the oppressive stereotypes, but the dialogue and actions do suggest that they are trying to break free from them. Several times the woman gets the last word. The few times women were shown in the public sphere they exerted power over the men or shared it. Julia showed to be very powerful in parts of the movie. In the end it was her who saved Luis, and her who helped him stay a bread winner by teaching and helping him to cheat at poker. This movie was full of minorities, but for taken place in Mexico it's a shame only one of them was a person of power, and that they had a lot of white people in implied power for the fact that it wasn't even in a white dominated country."
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Plato's Forms and Sin, 2005.
A look at the physicality of Plato's forms and original sin in the writings of St. Augustine.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper examines how Plato conveys a direct influence on the writings of Augustine through original sin. It looks at how both writers do not find any glorious or noble belief in the body but rely on the soul as the unchanging and perfect part of human nature. It also discusses how Augustine's original sin condemns from birth the idea of physical decay and degradation, which can be easily translated from Plato's notion of forms.
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"In this study the philosophical premise of Plato's forms will be an important influence upon the concept of original sin in the writings of Saint Augustine. In the City of God, Augustine reflects how physicality is the natural basis for mankind's propensity for sin. Plato also reflects the same lack of importance physical form presents in the reality of mankind's existence on Earth. In essence, Plato had greatly influenced Augustine in realizing the limitations and impurities of physical forms in the human condition. The metaphysical premise of Plato's Forms (meaning 'idea' in Greek) is essential to realizing how knowledge and beliefs are not actual realities, but conjurations of the mind. In the Theory of Forms Plato presents a three-fold perception of ideas within a physical conceptualization of the human body. "
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Augustine, 2007.
This paper studies St. Augustine's beliefs, concentrating on the concept of original sin.
1,172 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that St Augustine, born in the Middle Ages, continues to be one of the most influential individuals in today's world regarding the matter of 'original sin' and what it means, how it is used in religion and why it should be of importance to mankind. The writer notes that Augustine's influence has been present for almost 1500 years and it is not dissipating quickly. The writer explains that part of that influence was the fact that he gave original sin a description that is still closely followed by many religions today. The writer concludes that Augustine would probably be pleased with the influence his work has had, both in the past and currently. The writer maintains that with 'original sin' prevalent in his thoughts, along with his numerous other writings, he will continue to have his thoughts and ideals espoused throughout mankind.
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"Describing his influence as of paramount importance on the waning, old organization and the relatively new organization of the Catholic Church was exactly what Augustine may have been searching for. Instead of the mystical past, he wished to have a well-grounded future, giving exact meaning to what was seen as some well-intentioned but rather obscure ideas and ideals as espoused by former religious organizations."
"Other experts agree with Kligerman, including Jean-Francois Collange , who states the following in agreement with Kligerman's assertions regarding Augustine ... "
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Sin: The Search for a Lesser Good, 2001.
A classification of the different types of sins and the idea behind them
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 52.95
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This paper discusses the aspect of sins and sin-doing and examines the three types of sins that mankind commits: primal sin, original sin and actual sin and provides examples. The author focuses on the main idea behind sinning: turning away from God.
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"The Bible study teachers instruct against the sins of alcohol and premarital sex. An evangelist on television warns that failure to evangelize neighbors and failure to feed the hungry are sins. The regular petition at church on Sunday "for forgiveness of our sins of omission and of commission." This meant that sin occurred when one did something they should not have or when one failed to do something that they should have (Gaventa 2)."
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Sin, 2006.
This paper is an evangelical discusses of the concept of sin based on Biblical text and other sources.
4,620 words (approx. 18.5 pages), 24 sources, APA, $ 119.95
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This paper explains that sin, which is a very real and terrible fact of human life, is any lack of conformity to the character of God as is revealed in the living and written word. The author points out that sin, no matter the variety or name, not only presents problems to the individual but also its roots can spread to affect adversely the community of the person who practices sin and/or refuses to adhere to God's plan. The paper stresses that, when an individual faces his own sin, repents and is converted; he experiences what is known as conversion, is the centerpiece of evangelical faith and piety, a definite and decisive transformation from sinfulness to salvation. The paper includes several long quotations, many of which are embedded in the text.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
In the Beginning
Problems With/In Sin
Struggles with Sin
Free from Denial
Willing or Not
Roots that Entangle
Solutions for Sin
No Matter the Name?
Getting a Grip Out of Sin's Grip
Temptation to Ignore
Freedom in Facing Sin
Conclusion
Knowing
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"As sin, a primary problem and enemy of life, purposes to "steal, and to kill, and to destroy," minimizing and mislabeling wrong actions contribute to the seeming verbal annihilation of sin, and in a sense contribute to its deceiving power. In addition, confusion, misunderstandings and disagreements prevail not only in theological circles but also among laypersons, churched or not, "as to what should be the content or connotation of the term 'sin,' and that, consequently, considerable misunderstanding and confusion prevails in theological discussions dealing with the doctrine of sin."'
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Sin in Hawthorne's Eyes as Reflected in his Stories, 2001.
How his stories deal with the reality of sin, the pervasiveness of evil, the secret sin and insincerity of all persons, the hypocrisy of Puritanism, and other themes.
3,379 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 4 sources, $ 96.95
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"The works of Nathaniel Hawthorne are well known for the ethical problems of sin, punishment, and atonement. This can is clearly seen in his story "Young Goodman Brown". The theme of the story deals with the reality of sin, the pervasiveness of evil, the secret sin and insincerity of all persons, the hypocrisy of Puritanism, the results of doubt or disbelief, the devastating effects of moral skepticism, and the demoralizing effects of the discovery that all men are sinners and hypocrites. Hawthorne's exploration of these themes was related to the sense of guilt he felt about the roles of his ancestors in the 17th-century persecution of Quakers. Another important idea that inspired him in writing his stories had to do with the famous 1692 witchcraft trials of Salem, Massachusetts (where he was born) that he experienced."
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Sin in Christian Teachings, 2002.
Explores flesh as it relates to sin in Christian doctrines.
1,924 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper examines the teachings of some Christian leaders who believe that the guidelines of sinfulness and sinlessness have already been dictated by God. It shows that an interesting fact which has arisen from these teachings is that sin is equated with flesh and differentiated from the Spirit. Sins are mainly man succumbing to the demands of the flesh. The Spirit is above all these and therefore far removed from sin. This essay explores flesh as it relates to sin from several sources, including the Old Testament, Psalms and the Book of John.
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"Flesh is not always synonymous with sin. Other references also show God referring to flesh as the physical body (and perhaps, an emotional union) or a ?brotherhood of the flesh.? For instance, God created woman so that man and woman might be one in the flesh. Alternately, flesh was also used in reference to victuals?that the flesh of the sacrificed goat was eaten at the Passover before the Exodus into Israel. In fact, after God had destroyed all humans save the ones that occupied Noah?s ark, he replenished the earth with ?flesh.? The sin of the flesh or original sin was meant to be part of us humans for ever. Even the Psalms weigh in. Any emotional or spiritual aspect is removed from the flesh. In the following case, it is the heart (or the origins of emotions): ?My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.? (Psalm 84:2) In all of his prophecies, Isaiah also refers to the flesh for the whole human body. One might consider from the above that God who imagined creating man out of his own likeness now relegated man to be flesh completely devoid of the Spirit."
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Sin in "The Scarlet Letter", 2007.
An analysis of the theme of sin in Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlett Letter".
1,950 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 62.95
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The concept of sin depends on the time period and circumstances it occurs in. However, the most severe sin is always that which society commits against individuals. This paper examines how in his novel "The Scarlet Letter", Nathanial Hawthorne contemplates sin from different angles to point out the necessity for change in both perception and prosecution of evil in society. The paper looks at how, through the development of the protagonists, Hester Prynne and Reverend Dimmesdale, Hawthorne criticizes the rigid adherence to rules that the Puritans impose when dealing with actions considered sinful.
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"The concept of sin depends on the time period and circumstances it occurs in. However, the most severe sin is always that which society commits against individuals. In his novel The Scarlet Letter Hawthorne contemplates sin from different angles to point out the necessity for change in both perception and prosecution of evil in the society. Both are results of society's desire to protect its existence and dogmas which however well intended are not designed to also protect the needs of the individual. Through development of the protagonists, Hester Prynne and Reverend Dimmesdale, Hawthorne criticizes the rigid adherence to rules which the Puritans impose in dealing with actions considered sinful. Their pre-established views of good and evil affiliate passion with sin, which he opposes by emphasizing that not passion, but in fact prejudice and its results in condemning passion are the more inhumane attributes and roots of evil because human nature."
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The Seven Deadly Sins, 2004.
A discussion of the seven capital sins, the basis of the Christian religion.
917 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper examines the seven deadly sins of the Christian religion. The paper explains that they are seven "golden rules" to follow in being a decent person and a true Christian. The breakage of each of the "rules" will result in death and Hell. These seven capital sins make a definite borderline between what is good and what is bad. The Seven Deadly Sins represent the opposition to the seven major virtues, which each person should possess from the point of view of Christianity. They are Pride, Envy, Gluttony, Lust, Anger, Greed, and Sloth. They are accordingly opposed to the seven primary virtues of Humility, Love, Faith, Self-Control, Kindness, Generosity, and Zeal.
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"Pride deals with overestimating one's value and achievements over the other people. Envy is connected with a strong drive to posses what other person has or to be like this person. Gluttony is an uncontrolled longing to food and other pleasures. Lust is a self-destructive desire fro sex, power and other bodies pleasures. Anger equals to irritation and fury, especially impatience towards the flaws of other people. Greed is a strong unwillingness to share the material good one has and Sloth is about not completing any spiritual or physical work. Each of these sins is the o being despised in the contemporary world and at the same time each of them is common and ordinary in this world. These seven sins have always caused a lot of arguments and a lot of works have been dedicated to this issue."
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"Sin: Radical Evil in Soul and Society", 2008.
A review of the book "Sin: Radical Evil in Soul and Society" by Ted Peters.
816 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper discusses how in his book, "Sin: Radical Evil in Soul and Society", Ted Peters tackles the subject of sin and evil in human lives and the lives of society. It looks at how, according to Peters, sin is a progression that leads to radical evil, or evil pursued in the name of evil.
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"In order for humans to believe that concupiscence may succeed, they invent lies, and seek self-justification, which Peters defines as "identifying ourselves with the good." This self-justification can result in prejudice and profound racism and culture wars. This self-justification is essential for hypocrisy, as Peters shows in Jesus' discussions with the Jews. However, as self-justification results in bigotry and hypocrisy, justification by faith brings freedom. In it "God creates new life out of death just as he first brought the creation into existence out of nothing." God's justification is the only way we can find freedom."
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Sin in Islam, 2005.
This paper focuses on the concept of sin and transgression in the religion of Islam.
1,700 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper explores what constitutes 'sin' in Islam, the second largest world religion after Christianity. It examines what a sin is in Islam, what things are considered a sin, and what things are acceptable. The paper examines the Qur'an and the teachings of Muhammad, as well as scholarly sources to find answers to these questions.
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"Almost as sinful as being an ?associator,? being disrespectful or disobedient towards parents is unacceptable in Islam. According to Muslims, God has given breath to our parents first, and then to us; since we were born from our parents, they deserve the utmost respect and obedience after God. In one of his teachings, Prophet Muhammad said, ?Obey your parents; even if they ask you to abandon all your worldly comforts, do it for them (qtd. in Al-Bukhari 15).? This statement of Muhammad is completely derived from the Ten Commandments given in the Qur?an. While the number one commandment is about association anything with God, the second one is about being kind towards both parents. Islam seems to be very strict about this commandment and states that ?the one who failed to take care of one or both of his parents went to Hell (ibid).?"
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James Joyce's View on Sin, 1999.
A study of the battle with sin in "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man" by James Joyce.
2,090 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper examines the main character Stephen Dedalus, in James Joyce's "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man", struggle with sin and society. The paper describes the main character's childhood and religious upbringing, and later his emergence into independent adulthood. The author writes that after a battle with sin followed by a religious rebirth that he can find a level of peace within himself.
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"Stephen Dedalus, in the book "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man" by James Joyce is forced throughout his life to deal with the issue of sin. Early in his childhood he is taught the basics of right and wrong by his parents. This matter becomes complicated and fearsome under the influence of the Catholic Church, and Stephen, despite his desire to be pious, begins to question it."
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