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Enlightenment views on atheism, deism, and religious toleration

We (most of us believe) that a person's choice of religion, of congregation, of philosophy is something that each individual must decide for himself or herself.

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Early human life in the prehistoric era and hunting-gathering societies

What do historians mean by "pre-history?" What was life like for early humans during these years? There are many things that we as citizens of the modern world take for granted. First among these is probably the enormous amount of recorded information that we have at our fingertips.

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Post-traumatic stress disorder in Americans after 9/11

On September 11, 2001, America and the whole world witnessed the most recent terrorist attack of a free, democratic country, wherein the World Trade Center Towers in New York City collapsed after two planes had crashed towards the two towers.

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Ethical perspectives on euthanasia and the concept of good death

Most significant to these issues is the practice of Euthanasia on patients diagnosed to have no chance of surviving and regaining life after any treatment has been implemented.

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The Great Chain of Being and universal causality

Electrons circle the nucleus of an atom. Untold trillions of atoms collide together and explode. The universe expands. Electrons race down the copper wires of an electric cable. The sun shines. Leaves digest the sunlight, produce nutrients, live, grow, die, and fall to the ground.

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The University of Michigan affirmative action cases and diversity

Alamo of affirmative action, the University of Michigan. The contradictory stances of Bush and Powell on this issue are dealt with.

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The role of prayer in Christian life and Jesus' teachings

"He (Jesus) Took the Bread. Giving Thanks Broke it. And gave it to his Disciples, saying, 'This is my Body, which is given to you.'" At Elevation time, during Catholic Mass, the priest establishes a mandate for Christian Living.

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Alain Locke and cultural pluralism in the Harlem Renaissance

From the 1920's Alain Leroy Locke has been known as a prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Through his writings, his actions and his education, Locke worked to educate not only White America, but also the Negro, about the beauty of the Negro heritage.

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Women's sexual protest against war in Aristophanes' Lysistrata

Of Aristophanes' 11 plays that are still extant, Lysistrata is perhaps his most famous.

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Comparing the concept of God in Judaism and Christianity

Many political meetings begin with a prayer and American currency has the words "In God We Trust" imprinted on its face. Around the world God is a powerful deity and one that has historically led entire societies to make decisions based on God's word.

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