Historical analysis of the Shakers

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   06/02/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « between Ann Lee and Christ which subverted the language and traditional gender roles to offer women alternative ways of experiencing religion and engaging in ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The proof of the second coming and Shakers belief. Hymns displayed imagery of Ann Lee . Narrative history of experience in America. The efforts of popular revivalism and enthusiast religion . Strengths and legacy of Shaker...»

Myths of origin: Their role in religion and society

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   01/27/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Attitudes seeking to subordinate women have always existed in religion as in society, and myths have always been called upon to justify our attitudes. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Hebrew Bible/Old Testament creation myth.. Unity versus 'disunity'.. Explanation versus paradox.. Oppression versus liberation.. The New Testament creation myths.. Their role in religion.. Their role in...»

What is Judaism?

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/23/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : « Judaism follows the idea that it is not just a religion, it is also a Men and women in Jewish culture are also treated much differently than in many other ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Jews and the law of the Torah. The effect of effect on Jewish culture . Holidays in judaism. The reason that Kabbalah is so elusive . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Equiano: The African Bishop Hovius

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   07/31/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « the characters of the other books and movie, I looked at what religion they believed in, how they treated women, how they portrayed their religion to others ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Bishop Hovius' belief about the treatment of women . A Bishop's Tale. Premarital sex and receiving sympathy from Hovius. The Puritan men of Deerfield . The last character who showed respect for women . Bishop Hovius pride in his...»

A Better Fate: Mythology and the Creation of Meaning

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/12/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « when it becomes more than just a guide to religion, a guide to life even without a god; when it can be studied objectively; when the men and women can be ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The myths of ancient Greece and Rome . The death of a religion. Finding direction and instruction in the past . Conclusion: The end of Christianity....»

Judaism and Rechtsstaat

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « constitution could establish the relationship between the state and the religion. quo included the military exemption for the religious women and yeshiva ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Zionist compromise and its consequences.. The practical necessity of compromise on religious demands in order to preserve unity.. The ascendancy of the religion over the political sphere.. 'Theocratic temptation' and respect of...»

Punishment and the Damned

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Women were to sit and listen and remember: their lives depended on it. a male-dominated ideal, a testament to the value of both Greek and Roman religion and to ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Greece and Rome: Division of the world into gendered spheres. The idea of the warrior woman and Ovid . Control over the life of a woman in Greece and Rome. The need for a woman to prevent her own rape . The women escaping sexual...»

Chivalry: Arisen from the dead or buried for good?

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   08/18/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « The list goes as following: Raising your hat as a salute to women Offering your hand to a Do not speak of politics and religion; it is taboo at dinner parties. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Methodology.. Participants.. Procedure.. Results.. Discussion.. Statement of hypothesis and purpose.. Statement of results.. Exploration of concluded results.. Explanation of study / how it compares to other studies....»

Views about the afterlife

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   04/22/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « are crucial to understanding the morality code of the religion. The first one encourages an end to prejudice, while the second one supports equality for women. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Christian belief. Jewish beliefs . The belief in Zoroastrianism. Ethical principles. The concept of Monotheism. Comparable writings. Conclusion. Works cited....»

The Techniques that Cults use to Manipulate Converts

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « to give up all of their worldly possessions and follow a religion that would of his male followers to practice celibacy, while he took a number of women as his ...»

Synopsis abstract : «With the realization that religion plays such a critical role in the development of cults, there is a clear impetus to examine this issue overall.. The history of the Branch Davidians clearly demonstrates that this religious cult did indeed break...»

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