The Influence of the Protestant Reformation on Europe
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A 5 page paper which discusses how the Protestant Reformation affected and influenced the social and political structure of Europe. The books utilized in presenting this information are 'The Western Heritage' by Donald Kagan, Steven Ozment, and Frank M. Turner and 'Sources of the Western Tradition' by Marvin Perry, Joseph R. Peden, and Theodore H. Von Laue. No additional sources cited. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAprotrfrm.wps

Women As Priests ?
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A 7 page paper on the controversial issue of womens' ordination. The writer is particularly concerned with the impact that mid-1990's statement made by Pope John Paul II had on the topic ('I declare that the church has no authority whatsoever to confer priestly ordination on women and that this judgment is to be definitively held by all the church's faithful'). The discussion continues with the views of other clergy, disparate opinions from different sects of the religion, and so forth. It is concluded that if there is truly some religious reason for barring women from the priesthood, it has not been effectively articulated as of yet and thus, women should be ordained--even though this will not be widely-accepted anytime soon. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Prieswom.wps

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
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A 10 page paper that explores the history of the conflict between Israel and Palestine. The causes of and the effects of religious conflicts between nations are both social and political. The conflicts are about authority, cultural practices, national boundaries, and personal sovereignty. The writer provides a brief historical timeline of events between 1922 and 1993 as well as the issues of conflict. For one thing, the very same sixty-square-acre piece of land is held sacred to both Jews and Muslims. Comments are offered on the peace process between these two nations. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGisrpal.wps