Anti-Westernism In Fundamentalist Middle East
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This 7 page paper argues that The current fundamentalist society in the middle east (1)considers all other political systems as inferior; (2) is embarked in what is defined as a 'holy war' against those countries and societies that are in opposition to Islam and is bent on and (3) is based on an extremist view of both religious and political organization. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KTantwes.rtf

Anwar Sadat
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A paper which looks in detail at Anwar Sadat's leadership style, with reference to his cultural background, the political situation in Egypt in the twentieth century, and the impact which Sadat made on international politics during his term in office. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JLsadat.rtf

Arguing Against Islamic Beliefs
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A 5 page argumentative essay that first defines several precepts of the Islamic faith and then argues against them. The writer sums up this position by arguing that Islam has failed to evolve from precepts that were more appropriate to the Middle Ages. Bibliography list s6 sources.
Filename: khagais.rtf

Article Critique
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5 pages in length. M. Cherif Bassiouni’s article entitled Protection of Diplomats Under Islamic Law attempts to illustrate how influential Islamic law has been at the safekeeping of United States diplomats. When determining whether or not Bassiouni provides a well researched article, one must consider several elements: how the author frames and develops his argument; was the thesis clearly expressed; did the article follow a logical sequence; what points were made that lead to the conclusion; was the argument thoroughly developed; how were primary and secondary resources employed; did the conclusion adequately state the most important conclusions that were reached about the subject, as well as the reasons why those conclusions are significant; and what was the overall significance of the article. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCartcr.wps

BELIEF IN DEATH: A COMPARISON BETWEEN HINDUISM AND ISLAMIC RELIGIONS
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This 5-page paper compares and contrasts beliefs on death and the afterlife in the Hindu and Islamic religions. The essay also discusses basic core tenets of both faiths and touches on ritual following death. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MThinisl.rtf

Beliefs And Practices In A Synagogue, Mosque And Church: Compare/Contrast
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5 pages in length. Stepping into three seemingly disparate houses of worship as a synagogue, mosque and church, one expects to find three equally differing approaches to the fundamental tenets of worship; however, beyond the aesthetic variations that define each religion, all three faiths share many common denominators. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLCSynagChr.rtf

Beliefs and Teachings of Islam
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A 3 page paper which discusses the beliefs and teachings of Islam. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAbtim.rtf

Bernard Lewis', "Crisis of Islam":
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This 4 page paper provides a summary and analysis of "Crisis of Islam" and explores the relevance of this topic to today's political environment. This paper furthermore offers insight into the problems associated with Islamic thought and why they are controversial in our modern society. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: GSCrisis.rtf

Birth Rituals, Judaism and Islam
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A 3 page research paper that discusses birth rituals for these two world religion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khjisbir.rtf