The Role of Art in the Christian World
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A 5 page discussion of the relationship of art and religion. Illuminates the role of Christianity in shaping the art of the Renaissance period in particular. Emphasizes that this relationship was not only positive in that the Church used its influence to restrict the types of art which was produced and also wielded art as a weapon designed to condemn those who held beliefs which differed from its own. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPchrArt.wps

Religion and Times of War
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A 9 page paper which examines how religion effected the people of the United States during WWII and the Vietnam War. During WWII, the people believed very strongly in God and the country, whereas during Vietnam, people saw things and experienced things that gave us reason to lose faith in both. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RArelgwar.wps

The Protestant Reformation and the Impact on the Role of Women in Religion
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of the central principles of the Protestant Reformation as they served to pave the way for changes for the role of women in the church, both during the sixteenth century and during the current era. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Protestant Reformation and French Revolution Compared
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This 6 page paper compares these two eras in terms of socioeconomic, cultural and political aspects. The nature of emphasis on religion is also explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Duffy & Thomas/Comparing Views on Medieval English Religion
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A 5 page analysis of Eamon Duffy's The Stripping of the Altars and Keith Thomas' Religion and the Decline of Magic. The writer argues that Duffy differs from the standard view of this period and the causes of the Reformation, while Thomas, essentially, supports the standard view. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 90medrel.rtf