Comparisons of East – West Political Ideologies
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An 8 page paper comparing Western liberalism to the Islamic philosophies of Sayyid Qutb and Yusuf al-Qaradawi. These two clerics have had immense influence in the formation of the political ideologies of Islam. Sayyid Qutb is said to have exerted great influence over Osama bin Laden. The purpose here is to compare and contrast the bases of this type of political ideology with that of Western liberalism, and the paper uses the philosophies of Rawls, Kant and Mill to accomplish that end. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSpoliEastW.rtf

Conflict Between Islam and Judaism
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8 pages. In a discussion of the conflict between Islam and Judaism we need to go back to the pre-renaissance historical sources in order to get a more vivid picture of the context of the conflict as well as the nature of the citizenry of that time period. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: JGAisjud.wps

Coursework in African Religions
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This 7 page paper provides an overview of a hypothetical course on African religions that is based on an existing textbook. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MHAfrRel.rtf

Creation Story: Islam
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A 3 page paper which examines the creation story of Islam. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: RAcrtisl.rtf

Creation/Islam & Christianity
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A 3 page essay/research paper that contrasts and compares the story of creation in Genesis and the one offered in the Koran. The writer argues that while the stories are similar, the differences are crucial in regards to the way that women have historically been treated in Christian and Islamic societies. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khcrisch.rtf

Cultural Impacts on the Religion of Islam
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A 10 page discussion of the religion of Islam and how, as a result of its rapid spread around the world, it has experienced significant differences in the way that it is both presented and practiced. Dismisses our contemporary Western view of Islam in the face of Islamic terrorism to insist that Islam as a whole is a religion of peace and stability. Asserts, however, Islam can be a multifaceted religion, a religion whose specifics can vary somewhat given the cultural influence within which it is being practiced. In all, however, the creed and the system of Islam continue to stand despite their sometimes negative perception by others and the tremendous cultural insistence on change. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPislmCl.rtf

Cultural Variations in End of Life Care
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A 6 page discussion of the variation in the way we as families tend to the needs of our dying family members. The author notes that while at one time in U.S. history all families, irrespective of culture, took an active role in dying needs of their loved ones, today many of us have turned that responsibility over to health care professionals. There are, however, exceptions to this observation. This paper contends that the closer an individual is to the traditional dictates of their culture, the more likely they are to maintain a strong family vigilance. African American, Chinese American, and Muslim American cultures are assessed in regard to this contention. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPdeath3.rtf

Defining "Crusade" And "Jihad"
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4 pages in length. The writer expounds upon the meaning of crusade and jihad as they relate to the historical significance of Christian and Islam interaction. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCCrusJihad.rtf

Early Rise Of Islam
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This 5 page paper reports the early days of Islam beginning with God's call to Mohammed, how his calling was revealed to him and why he was called. The essay discusses the early rise of Islam and its unifying effect on a very large part of the world. There is a discussion about the Qur'an (Koran) and the Five Pillars of Faith. The difference between the two sects, Sunni and Shiite, is explained. The Thousand and One Nights is mentioned in terms of the diversity of Islam. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGislear.rtf