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Leaving the Church, 2005.
A discussion on the reasons that young people are turning away from the church.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, £ 30.95
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This short proposal examines some of the major longitudinal factors illustrating why it is that young people today are turning away from the church. The proposal aims to provide a cursory overview of the broad forces which have collectively contributed to the relative decline of the church and to the concomitant rise of secularism; in addition, the paper also reviews the social factors in recent decades that have driven the church from its former cultural pre-eminence.
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"Why Young People are leaving the Church Since the Age of Enlightenment, intellectuals and other observers have been anticipating the final demise of the Christian church in a Western culture that has become disquietingly secular. As will become apparent, the departure of young people from what was once society's seemingly irrefragable social institution is a process that has origins reaching well back into the past."
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"After Leaving Mr. Mackenzie", 2002.
A look at the assortment of pictorial and geometric forms in the novel "After Leaving Mr. Mackenzie" by Jean Rhys.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 30.95
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This paper discusses art in the novel by Jean Rhys, "After Leaving Mr. MacKenzie", and how the paintings and other artistic elements in the novel affect the characters and help develop the author's theme.
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The Puritans Leaving Britain, 2006.
An analysis of the factors leading up to the Puritans leaving their homes in Britain for the New World.
2,434 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 51.95
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The paper discusses the creation of the group of people referred to as the Puritans and what led them to leave Britain for the New World. The paper goes into detail about the political, religious and economic factors behind their decision to leave their homes. It then discusses the Reformation in England and the reasons behind it.
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"For example, seventeenth century England certainly saw challenges to the sacred aura surrounding society, which began earlier when Henry VIII secularized many things besides the church's lands, wealth, and powers (Sommerville). If by secularization, one considers what it meant then, the separation of anything from its religious associations, then one must speak of a secularization of "space and time, language and art, play and work and power; of personal, social, and national identity, even of flags and military technology" (Sommerville). Thus, religion reasserted itself not as a new religious culture so much as a religious faith, a conscious reaction to the disenchantment of ordinary life (Sommerville)."
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"Leaving The Saints", 2008.
A review of Martha Beck's "Leaving the Saints: How I Lost the Mormons and Found My Faith".
1,694 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 0 sources, £ 37.95
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This paper discusses how Martha Beck's "Leaving the Saints: How I Lost the Mormons and Found My Faith" is an extremely compelling, non-fictional story of a woman's spiritual journey through life. It looks at how, through the book, Martha Beck reveals some of her most horrifying life experiences, deeply guarded secrets, and the unbelievable hardships she endured while being trapped in the "life-world" religion known as Mormonism. The paper examines how Beck conveys the deep seriousness of her experiences while also adding a dash of humor as well as how Beck walks her readers through her incredible journey, which led her to overcome Mormonism, but also betray her family and faith.
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"Martha Beck focuses her story around a conversation that she is having with her father, years after she has left the Mormon Faith. During the book she flashes back and forth to and from the conversation, while telling the story of her past at the same. One of the first events that she reflects on is her wedding day. In the Mormon faith, there is a very sacred process that young women and men are required to undergo preceding their wedding ceremony. The process takes place in the Mormon temple, and Martha chooses not to go into great detail about what she experienced in the temple because she was required to take a death vow, which involved a vivid representation of what would happen to her if she spoke of what takes place in the temple. "
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"Leaving Home", 2008.
An examination of the concept of the "other" in Canadian culture through an analysis of David French's play "Leaving Home".
1,175 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper relates that the idea of culture, in David French's play "Leaving Home" reflects the idea of traditional perspectives towards the significance of belonging. The paper explains that French's play focuses on the character of Jacob Mercer, a Newfoundland immigrant who has relocated his family to Canada, who forcibly imposes his native values upon his two sons. The paper then examines how Mercer presents his view of the clash between generations, where the children recognize the opportunity for change and are willing to participate in it while the parent holds tight to the old ways.
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"The modern mainstream cultural landscape of Canada is one in which the concepts of shared values overcome cultural limitations (Angus, 21). Yet where Ben and Billy are indicative of the transformation within the mainstream, Jacob represents the fringe cultures; were the play written twenty years later, this would perhaps have been an ironic commentary on French's part, as Jacob is himself an immigrant into Canada and major resistance to the Canadian national project has come from immigrant communities (Chambers, 50). These fringe cultures are formed mainly from immigrants who have purposefully moved into limited geographic areas in order to preserve their cultural identity (Chambers, 50; Mackey, 71). "
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Health and Well-being Outcomes for Young People Leaving Care, 2007.
This paper analyses the health and well being outcomes for young people leaving care, looking at mental health, physical and learning disabilities.
1,870 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 41.95
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In this article, the writer firstly critically analyses the health and well being outcomes for young people leaving care; addressing the areas of mental health, physical and learning disabilities. Secondly a critical evaluation of both national and specific LAC focused health promotion strategies is discussed and the impact of these on the young person's journey through care is provided, with particular attention paid to young people affected by disability and mental health problems. Throughout the essay an awareness of oppressive and discriminatory practices is demonstrated.
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"As mentioned earlier, mental health problems are very prominent in care leavers. Once a young person reaches 18 years of age, there are often problems with accessing adult services. Young people with mental health problems can find it very difficult when they become care leavers. Mental health issues are sometimes left undiagnosed in looked after young people as doctors and psychologists sometimes feel that they do not want to "label" young people. This could be because there is still a stigma attached to having a mental health issue. However, on the opposite side of this, if a mental health issue is not diagnosed then resources are not made available to the young people when they may need them in order to lead a full and health life. Another difficulty for care leavers who move on to adult services, is that they may forget appointments and no-one is there to remind them or take them to appointments, this means that the young person is not receiving the care and support they may need."
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"Getting A Church Started" ( Elmer Towns ) and "Unleashing The Church" ( Frank Tillapaugh ), 1995.
Compares authors' practical and spiritual plans for starting and operating a Christian church.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 2 sources, £ 49.95
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"Elmer Towns, in Getting a Church Started, and Frank Tillapaugh, in Unleashing the Church, present their ideas for starting and expanding a church. Towns is concerned with the initial planting of the church and his book gives a step by step plan to begin a new church. Tillapaugh took an established church and expanded it until it scarcely resembled the church with which he had begun. Tillapaugh does not talk about planting churches except in response to Bear Valley Baptist Churches' need to split in order to remain in their present facilities.
Both men agree that the purpose of the church is given in the Great Commission, which is repeated in several places in the Bible. Tillapaugh interprets Acts 1:8 as a commission to serve and meet the needs in your home congregation's area first then consider going out in the mission field or planting another ..."
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"Trainspotting", "Leaving Las Vegas" and "Drugstore Cowboy", 2000.
An examination of the films' depiction of drug and alcohol-related self-destructive behavior in subcultures.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, £ 16.95
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"Drugs and similar destructive behavior are major social problems addressed by a number of films in recent years. These films develop around a subculture and evoke certain images associated with such milieus, often using stereotypical images as shorthand to introduce the audience to the world of drug abuse and other marginal behavior.
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"Drugs and similar destructive behavior are major social problems addressed by a number of films in recent years. These films develop around a subculture and evoke certain images associated with such milieus, often using stereotypical images as shorthand to introduce the audience to the world of drug abuse and other marginal behavior.
Trainspotting is a film depicting the drug culture in the United Kingdom, and the American audience at least is less familiar with this milieu than with its own drug subculture. Controversy developed between those who saw the film as reflecting a reality that had to be understood and addressed and those who saw the film as glorifying drug use and so as creating a problem that might not otherwise exist. The harrowing nature of the lives of the young people in this film, however, would..."
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Two Christian Churches, 2008.
This paper compares the Church of Christ Church and the Assembly of God Church (AOG).
2,695 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 14 sources, MLA, £ 55.95
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This paper examines the philosophical foundations, the biblical and doctrinal emphases, historical developments, and the attitudes and teachings suffusing the Church of Christ Church and the Assembly of God Church (AOG). The author points out that, while the two churches are substantially the same, there appears to be at least one significant doctrinal difference between them. The paper relates that the AOG seems to have a measure of theological and doctrinal confidence that bodes well for its future; whereas, the history of the Church of Christ suggests latent factionalism and less willingness to "proselytize" the masses. The author concludes that, ultimately, a case can be made that this position makes the Church of Christ weaker than its AOG counterpart.
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"Briefly, it is vital to review the attitudes and teachings of the two churches. The Church of Christ takes the position that the Bible is infallible, that the Immaculate Reception really did occur, that there is no such thing as predestination (individuals determine their own salvation), that baptism is only rightly done if done via immersion, that only God should hear prayers (there is no confession as there is in the Roman Catholic Church, in other words), and that there is no such thing as purgatory."
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Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church, 2002.
An examination of the phenomena of sexual abuse by priests in the Catholic Church and a discussion of the Church's response.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 46.95
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This paper looks at the increased reports of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church. The writer points out that only recently has the Church needed to answer for itself and take a stand due to the high level of reported cases. An examination of the Church's response is given which follows criticism of their reaction.
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"The Catholic Church has been rocked recently by allegations of sexual abuses?especially against children. The problem is not isolated but all pervading. The cases of child, sexual abuses are about the same percentage as the general population. Most of the cases are not, in the strictest sense pedophilic?sex with pre-pubescent children, but ephebophilia?abuse of adolescent children. In a comprehensive study of 2,252 priests for 30 years, only one case of pedophilia was found. It involved a priest with two six year-old nieces. Between 5 and 10 percent of priests were pederasts (ephebophiles). (Jenkins, 1996)"
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The Rise and Fall of the Church in Western Civilization, 2002.
This paper discusses the rise and fall of the early church in Western Civilization and asks the question: ?Could the break up of the church have been prevented??
805 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 19.95
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This paper points out that the same factors that brought people to the early church also brought about the Reformation . The author states that as science developed, the church began to fall apart. The author concludes that it is unlikely that the breakup of the church could have been prevented.
Table of Contents
Key Points to the Church
Combination of Church and State
The Fall of the Church
More Technology, More Choices
The Church Would have Fallen Sometime
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"Early Christianity taught that history was important because there were spiritual value placed on the past. Classical humanism did not believe this way, it placed value on being able to reason and put one?s talents to use. However, individuals did start churches and worked in these churches by using the talents they had. "
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The United Methodist Church - Inside Religion, 2006.
An overview of the origins of the United Methodist Church from its origins until 1980 and a discussion of the Church's future.
1,797 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 39.95
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The writer explains that John Wesley and his brother, Charles, founded the movement as an alternative to the English Anglican Church. The paper shows how the Methodist Episcopal Church began its migration to the Colonies in approximately 1772, and how the Church began to take on radical changes from the doctrines of Wesleyan Methodism. Included in these changes was the renaming of the church to The United Methodist Church. In summation, in opposition to the original doctrine of the Church regarding centralized functioning, the paper shows that the majority of attendees feel that decisions made in the local church will be more effective.
Table of Contents:
Thesis Statement
The Movement in the Colonies and Westward
Organizing of the United Methodists
The Future of the United Methodist Church
Bibliography
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"At the same time as the Southern migration is occurring the Methodist movement is also moving Northward across the Ohio River, and into Indiana. This migration is taking place within a period a full fifteen years before Indiana becomes a State and creates for the Methodist Episcopal Church many contentious issues concerning the governance of the Church and its mission at this point in History. For example, with a Church population spreading so rapidly and far flung, how does the Methodist Episcopal Church provide "ministers," for their large and now scattered flock?
"Indiana ironically enough and to the displeasure of John and Charles Wesley becomes the center for control of the Church and from this organization of power comes the new organization known as the United Methodist Church. For American Methodism theology, doctrine, leadership, organization and worship models come directly from John Wesley's movement of the eighteenth century England. However, Wesley's appeal is to English Anglicans whose relationship to their church had been decidedly "luke-warm," and is lacking in the drive for a personal God-man relationship. It is the desire for a personal God-man relationship that the persons in the frontier of the rapidly expanding United States want most to aid and comfort them in the endurance of the hardships they face."
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The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA), 2005.
Looks at the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA), which requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide up to twelve weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave "each year for specified family and medical reasons."
1,560 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 35.95
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This paper explains that the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) was designed to help those individuals who need to care for either a close family member with a serious medical disorder or to assist employees when a serious medical condition arrives without notice. The paper first describes some of the provisions of the FMLA, including entitlements to leave, the maintenance of health benefits during leave, job restoration after leave, and protections for employees who request or take FMLA leave. The paperalso relates the process by which an employee can use FMLA leave. The paper concludes that the success of this legislation has led many states to pass similar acts.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Leave Entitlement
Maintenance of Health Benefits
Job and Benefits Protection/Restoration
Notice and Certification
Illegal Acts
FMLA Case Examples
Conclusion
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"As is the case with many federally-backed laws, the FMLA includes a number of items that are required by both parties. First, an employer is not allowed to "interfere with, or deny the existence of any right provided" by the FMLA. In addition, an employer is not allowed to "discharge or discriminate against any individual for opposing any practice or because of involvement in any proceeding related to FMLA," meaning that employers must adhere to all anti-discrimination laws within the United States."
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"Blessed Children": The Future of the Unification Church, 2004.
An examination of the second generation of the Unification Church ("Moonies") from a post-Cold War perspective.
10,838 words (approx. 43.4 pages), 21 sources, MLA, £ 149.95
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This paper examines the second generation of the Unification Church as an American subculture following the Cold War. It begins by describing the background and biases of the researcher, then goes into an overview of the Church's religious beliefs and culture. Then, the paper examines the role of second generation Unificationists, or "Blessed Children," as they are known within the Church. Blessed Children are crucial to the Church's survival, so the writer examines their position in the Church from the perspective of the Church, from the perspective of parents, and from the perspective of the Blessed Children themselves. The paper describes the challenges of being Blessed Children, as well as the problems the Church will face as the second generation comes into power.
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1: Overview of Religious Beliefs
True Father and His Divine Principle
The Blessing
The Spirit World
Holidays and Other Religious Traditions
Chapter 2: The Importance of Blessed Children: The Mission, Should You
Choose to Accept it...
True Parents' Words
The Blessed Children's Blessing - "Who's Going to Take
Responsibility?"
What Will the Future Bring?
Chapter 3: "You have been born with responsibility, whether you like it
or not." - How Blessed Children view their role in the Church
The Blessing, Purity, and the Lineage
"Living for the sake of others"
Problems and the Future of the Unification Church
Chapter 4: Concluding Remarks
Bibliography
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"The Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity was founded in South Korea in 1954 by Rev. Sun Myung Moon. Moon was born in 1920 in South Korea, and raised Presbyterian. When he was fifteen years old, Jesus Christ appeared to him in a vision, and told him to finish the work that Jesus had been unable to do. Through this encounter, Moon learned that Jesus was not actually God, and that the Christian concept of the Trinity is in error. It also turns out that Jesus' mission in life was to bring the Kingdom of Heaven to Earth, by marrying a perfect woman and having a perfect family. According to Unificationist belief, Jesus and his wife were to become the Second Adam and Eve, and through their union they would be able to restore the perfect order of creation that was disrupted when the first man and woman fell from God's grace in the Garden of Eden. Unfortunately, due to the Jews' unbelief that he was the Messiah, Jesus was put to death before being able to realize this mission. He was, however, able to offer spiritual salvation for those who believed in him - i.e. Christians. Physical salvation would be impossible until the Third Adam was sent by God to finish what Jesus began. With the perfect marriage of the Third Adam, the Third Adam and his wife will become the "true spiritual parents of all humankind." Members of the Unification Church believe that Rev. Moon and his wife are the long-awaited Third Adam and Eve, and thus refer to them as True Parents. Members of the first generation of Unificationists are thus True Parents' children; more specifically, they carry the name Jacob's Children. Jacob was a historical figure in the book of Genesis, a book whose history forms the foundation for much of Unificationist teachings."
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