'Roman Catholicism, A New Improved Religion ?'
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A 9 page paper dealing with changes that have occurred in the Roman Catholic Church in the decades & years leading upto 1996; Writer argues that Vatican changes after 1962 have had a detrimental reforming impact. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Cathchur.wps

Brazil And The Catholic Church
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9 pages in length. The Roman Catholic Church has both stood in the way of, as well as promoted, Brazil's development and modernization. It can be argued that the Church's influence is quite considerable in that it represents the most important social institution with the singular exception of family. The significance of church interaction is undeniable; to be sure, its influence is felt at a number of social and political levels. Unlike the United States, Brazil's history had little distinction between church and state, as the two were readily intertwined. The writer discusses how nearly all of Brazil's population -- ninety percent -- are self-proclaimed Roman Catholics, so it is no surprise to learn that Catholicism is one of the most influential sources in their personal and educational lives. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCbrazl.wps

Catholic Church Bans Embryo Research
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This five-page-paper discusses the views of the Roman Catholic Church regarding the research on the human embryo. Scientists have discovered a way to grow human tissue and body parts using stem cells from human embryos. The Catholic Church is against the practice and wants it stopped. Bibliography lists three sources.
Filename: CWcathol.wps

Catholicism & Modern Society
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A 6 page paper that provides a substantive overview of the common arguments in modern Catholicism today and considers their implication for the progression of the church. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Modcath.wps

Catholicism and Life After Death
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A 5 page paper which discusses the different doctrines of the Catholic Church as they apply to life after death. Purgatory is discussed and illustrated as it is the most unique of the Catholic Church's doctrines which applies to life after death. Other various issues are mentioned as well, including what the Catholic Church is concerned with as we move into the new millenium. Bibliography lists 4 sources
Filename: RApurg.wps

Corruption in the Roman Catholic Church During the Middle Ages
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A well-written 8 page paper detailing the political corruptions of the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages as well as some of its causes and effects. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Chriscor.wps

Roman Catholic Church / Declining Membership?
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This 8 page essay investigates possible reasons for the declining attendance at Catholic Masses. Reports from leading sociologists and well as practicing Catholics are offered. Comparisons are also made between previous generations and today's membership in the Church. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Romanc.wps

The Catholic Church / Sex & Marriage
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In this 5 page paper the author discusses whether it is wrong to have sex outside the sanctity of marriage? The Catholic Church says most definitely, but in today's more liberal society, this notion might not be as widely accepted as in the past. The writer talks about how sex, marriage and chastity still hold firm within the religion. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Cathsex.wps

Abortion
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The controversial issue is explored in this 6 page paper. Three countries, Japan, Italy and the United States are considered along with three religions of Buddhism, Catholicism and Protestantism. The thesis maintains that the influence of religion concerning abortion exists throughout the world among various religions and has served to ironically increase abortion by neglecting proper sex education. Infanticide as a new disturbing trend is also noted. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Abrtn.wps