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Death & Dying As Treated In The Hindu & Islamic Religions
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An 8 page paper comparing the issue of death and dying in the Hindu religion verses the Islam religion. Includes information on preparatory rites and the final disposition of the corpse as well as the behavior of the bereaved. Also includes information regarding the views of these two religions on suicide and euthanasia. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Hindis.wps
Hindu Monism and Spinoza
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the elements of Hindu monism and compares them with Spinozian monism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Hinmon.wps
Hinduism & The Concept of Destiny
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An 11 page discussion of Hinduism; particularly the concept of destiny as it relates to this particular religion. Includes an historic background, discussion of various relevant concepts including karma, and provides plenty of analytical insight. Bibliography lists 5 sources (all books).
Filename: Hindudes.wps
Hinduism & The Concept of Destruction
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A 17 page discussion of Hinduism, particularly the concept of destruction as it relates to this particular religion. Karma and many other relevant terms are explicated in this lengthy analysis. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Hindude2.wps
Hinduism / Bhagavad-Gita
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The Bhagavad-Gita -- 'Song of the Lord' -- has been a source of meditation in India for more than 2000 years. In this 5 page research paper, the writer explores the ideas behind this particular aspect of Hinduism and details its main ideas, historical perspective, and enduring value today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Bhagad.wps
Hinduism / Chandogya Upanishad
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The Chandogya Upanishad saw a true release from space and time, a form of existence that can only be compared to 'the wind in its freedom to roam at will, unhampered by material things.' In this 5 page research paper, the writer explores the ideas behind this particular aspect of Hindu philosophy and details its historical perspective as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Chandogy.wps
St. Augustine and Aquinas / A Comparison
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An 8 page research essay that compares and contrasts the similarities and differences between these two great theologians of the Christian church. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Augaqu.wps
The Meaning Of Life In Judeo-Christian Thought
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A 4 page paper looking at this thorny problem as analyzed by the writer of Genesis, St. Paul, and St. Augustine. It concludes that for these writers, The only way to find meaning in a world filled with too many meanings is to cleave closely to an inflexible standard -- for the Jews, the Law; for Paul, the vision of Christ; for Augustine, the Church. Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: Meanlife.wps
St. Augustine & Aquinas / Philosophical Views on the Problem of Evil and Man's Separation from Goodness
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This 10 page paper considers the religious and philosophical arguments that have existed regarding the nature of evil and man's propensity for it in the natural world. This paper begins with a presentation of the Christian view of good and evil that stems from the Book of Genesis, and then relates this notion of evil to the arguments presented by theologians and philosophers St. Augustine and Thomas Aquinas. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Goodsep.wps