Epicurean Ethics
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A 5 page paper discussing the Epicurean view of good and evil (i.e., pleasure and pain) and the part that knowledge plays in bringing the happiness that should be the goal of every individual. Epicurus (342-270 B.C.) maintained that the pursuit of pleasure was not that which could be procured through physical enjoyments, but rather through contemplation. Therefore knowledge can only contribute to the happy life, for increased knowledge can bring increased assurance that the Epicurean way is the true one. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Paper Title: Epicurean Ethics

Frazier on Magic and Religion
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This 5 page reaction/response paper provides an overview on an article relating the history of psychology with a specific focus on Frazier's Magic and Religion. This paper provides a reaction and response to the article and defines it's central premises as a component of the work. No additional sources cited.
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Paper Title: Frazier on Magic and Religion

GAIA AND GOD: AN ECOFEMINST THEOLOGY OF EARTH HEALING: RUETHER
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This 6 page paper discusses the book by Rosemary Ruether called Gaia and God. The first four chapters are discussed as well as the whole book critiqued. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Paper Title: GAIA AND GOD: AN ECOFEMINST THEOLOGY OF EARTH HEALING: RUETHER

Genesis, Enuma Elish, and Gilgamesh
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An 8 page paper which examines the similarities between the creation stories in Genesis, Enuma Elish, and Gilgamesh. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: Genesis, Enuma Elish, and Gilgamesh

Hallucinations, Possession Trance And Religious Authenticity: Hollywood's Accurate Interpretation
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5 pages in length. To question the legitimacy of religious hallucinations is to ignore an entirely separate understanding from mankind's myopic perspective. The extent to which demonic visions are a genuine entity is both grand and far-reaching; that Hollywood has projected this tangible truth in such films as The Exorcist speaks to greater realization of how religious hallucinations are neither psychotic nor artificial in nature but instead components of otherworldly realism. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Paper Title: Hallucinations, Possession Trance And Religious Authenticity: Hollywood's Accurate Interpretation

HEBREWS, SUMERIANS AND RELIGION
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This 4-page paper discusses the differences between how the Sumerians and Hebrews regarded their gods, and would attempt to placate them so terrible things wouldn't happen to them. Included are discussions about montheism and polytheism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Paper Title: HEBREWS, SUMERIANS AND RELIGION

Human Diamagnetism Gravity Antenna Levitation
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A 3 page investigation of the physics behind party levitation whcih is sometimes accomplished in the game “Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board”. In this game a volunteer is lifted off the ground from either a prone position or while seated in a chair using just the fingers of four assistants. Diamagnetism is explained in this context. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Paper Title: Human Diamagnetism Gravity Antenna Levitation

Idolatry: From the Old Testament to Contemporary Times
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A 6 page discussion of idolatry. Discusses the changes in the definition of idolatry over time. Distinguishes between the use of images as aids in the worship of God, e.g. images of angels and paintings of Biblical scenes, and the use of images as objects of worship themselves. Provides numerous quotes from the Bible illustrating Biblical instances of the prohibition of idolatry and contemporary instances of idolatry such as found in popular culture. Uses the film "The Idolmaker" to explore the idolatry of rock music stars. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Paper Title: Idolatry: From the Old Testament to Contemporary Times

Insights and Magic: Redfield and Castaneda
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(6 pp) Self-help has now moved past the secula r -how to end a bad relationship, how to deal with disease, or personal addictions, to the spiritual. Those who deal with the spiritual of suggest that there is another way to view the world than the one we have traditionally learned. In this discussion we will be looking at one of the "old timers," Carlos Castaneda, and one of the new-age-ers, James Redfield, both of whom suggest alternative ways to move in the world. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Paper Title: Insights and Magic: Redfield and Castaneda

Is Scientology a Religion?
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This 16 page paper discusses scientology to determines whether or not it is a religion. The paper includes different definitions of religion and then examines the beliefs and practices of scientologists so consider how they fit in with the concepts of religion. The paper includes discussion concerning the difficulties of Scientology in Germany and why it is not recognised as a religion by the German authorities. The bibliography cites 19 sources.
Filename: TEscientlgy.rtf
Paper Title: Is Scientology a Religion?