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Papers On Superstition, Cults & More Ancient Beliefs
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The Gnostics.
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(7 pp) Knowledge has always fascinated Man, his
curious nature prods him to seek it, often only to
find out that he lacks the virtue to use it. In
a very true sense, knowledge is in fact, power;
this seems to be an unalterable constant whether
in the ancient world or today. What we are about
to investigate in this article is the "Gnostic"
religion. Their appeal is a simple one. In a
turbulent and unpredictable ancient world, at a
time when Man felt that he was but a puppet in the
hands of fortune, the Gnostics proclaimed aloud:
"Come to us and we will enlighten you with
Knowledge that will give you the power to be in
charge of your destiny!" Bibliography lists 9
sources.
Filename: BBgnstcR.doc
The Goddess, Women’s Roles, and the Patriarchy
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This 5 page
report discusses the fact that stories and legends of the Goddess
abound in virtually every culture throughout the world.
Archaeological findings throughout the world have revealed an
amazing degree of repetition in terms of symbolic associations
between the female form, ritualistic objects, apparent practices,
and how all of life is related to and dependent on that which
creates and sustains life. Eventually invasions from north to
south and changes in male perceptions about procreation, caused
the mother-goddess to be replaced by gods of war and the
patriarchal system. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWgoddes.wps
THE GOSPEL OF THOMAS BY RICHARD VALANTASIS
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This 5 page paper discusses the discovered text of Thomas. Ricahrd Valantasis discusses and analyzes the content of this work. Focus of this paper is on saying #77, its interpretation and application. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MBgoth.rtf
THE NATURE OF DEITIES IN GILGAMESH AND BOOK OF JOB
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This 4 page paper contrasts and compares the concept of deity in the characters of Job of the Bible and Gilgamesh. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MBgiljob.rtf
The Origins of Christmas and Santa Clause
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This well written and interesting 10 page paper looks at the origins of Christmas as mid winter festival, from the Mesopotamian and the Babylonians though the Greeks and Romans to the way in which was adopted by the Christian church. The second part of the paper then goes on to look at the origins of 'Santa Clause' or 'Father Christmas'. The development of the current icon is traced looking at the religious aspects from the old gods to the life of Saint Nicolas and it the subsequent evolution of the saints public image this also considers the commercialisation of the character. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEsantac.wps
The Orisha and the Yoruba Religion
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This 6 page paper considers the role of these spirits and the way in which they effect the lives of the followers. Examples of the divine spirits are given and the way in which justice can be seen is also demonstrated. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEyoruba.wps
The Passion of the Western Mind: Understanding the Transformation of The Classical Era
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the central points presented in Richard Tarnas' book The Passion of the Western Mind: Understanding the Ideas That Have Shaped Our World View. This paper integrates a view of the rise of Christianity and the radical transformation of life that was experienced and understood by those in the Classical world. Specifically, this paper discusses what was rejected and why the Church found Classical philosophy, culture, and art incompatible with the Christian perspective. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MHReliWW.rtf
The Process of Mummification: A Critical Component of Ancient Egyptian Culture
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An 18 page discussion of the religious beliefs of ancient Egyptian's belief. These beliefs revolved around the concept of an afterlife, an afterlife which in order for the soul to recognize the body required mummification of the mortal remains so that they were discernibly human. Provides an overview of Egyptian belief, preparation for the afterlife, rituals instructing the dead, the tombs, and ceremonies as well as details on the process of mummification itself. Quotes contemporary scholars as well as the writings of Diodorus and Herodotus who provide two separate descriptions of the mummification process. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PPegyMum.wps
The Progression of the Feminist Wiccan Tradition
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This 7 page paper provides an overview of progression of the feminist Wiccan tradition from the height of the Women's Liberation Movement to the modern time. This paper asserts that the progression of the "new age" tradition has led to an insurgence of Wiccan participation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHWicca2.wps
The Role of Divination and Augury in Roman Religious Life:
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This 5 page paper examines the role that divination and augury played in Roman religious life. This paper explores these elements of religion and the impact they had upon the Romans and their religious pursuits. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: GSRomere.rtf
The Underlying Theme of Morality in The Aeneid, Matthew, and The Inferno
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A 5 page overview of the common theme of morality presented in these three great works of literature. Defines morality and contends that despite their apparent diversity, these three works of literature each offers a slightly different view of the factors which enter into man’s choice of morality or immorality and of the consequences of those choices. Concludes that these works provide us a means of distinguishing right from wrong and important from unimportant. They also provides us a means of introspection, of self-examination designed to allow us to make that same journey from spiritual immaturity to salvation. It is our morality, or lack of it, which determines the ultimate direction our souls will take and this lesson can be honed home in some of the most diverse of the world’s literature. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPmoralt.wps
THE VOODOO RELIGION
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This 5 page paper discusses the Voodoo religion, its history, origin, controversies and rituals. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MBvdoo.rtf
Three perspectives on the origin of religion
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A paper which considers the views of Morgan, Tylor and Raglan regarding the origins and function of religion, particularly in primitive societies, and the ways in which religion is related to other aspects of cultural ideology.
Filename: JLtylor.rtf
Tom Cruise and Scientology: Positive or Negative Force?
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A 6 page discussion of the so-called religion Scientology and its effect on actor Tom Cruise. This paper contends that in reality Scientology is nothing more than a lucrative cult, the premises of which verge more on science fiction than theology. Although Cruise is blessed with good looks, money, and tremendous professional success, his personal life has fallen apart in more than one area over time and much of the turmoil surrounding his failures can be linked with Scientology. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPcruise.rtf
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