Religion is a matter which lies solely between man and his God, that he owes account to none other for his faith or his worship, that the legislative powers of government reach actions only, and not opinions, I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared...

The Christian world would be more effective and cohesive if there were no denominational distinctions/divisions. Throughout history, the different denominations of Christianity have been at war with each other, creating problems where none exist. These foolish wars have resulted in the deaths of man...

The stake holder concept is one that is typically used by Public Relations professionals to describe parties that are affected by corporate decisions. It was conceived of as a modification of, or in reaction to, the seminal business concept of shareholder value. The difference between a ...

"In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good: and Go...

When settlers from England came to America, they envisioned a Utopia, where they would have a say in what the government can and cannot do. Before they could live in such a society they would have to take many small steps to break the hold England had on them. The settlers of America had to end a mo...

Puritan Vs. Pilgrim The most obvious difference between the Pilgrims and the Puritans is that the Puritans had no intention of breaking with the Anglican church. The Puritans were nonconformists as were the Pilgrims, both of which refusing to accept an authority beyond that of the revealed word....

Church vs StateThe issue of church vs. state has literally been around since the United States was formed. The Constitution of the United States directly deals with the issue by the phrase: Freedom of religion. No state, or government, will have any connection with the church. By the same token, ...

The First Amendment was intended to reaffirm that the Constitution granted no power, either positive or negative to the federal government over religion. Today, this amendment is constantly being dismantled by small incidents, from vouchers for religious schools to prayers at athletic events. Some s...

Conception: I believe that life begins at the ending of the first trimester through the pregnancy. I consider it a human when there is a beating heart and a brain that is functioning. A beating heart to me represents that there is life, and that there is signs of growth, while still in the mo...

Whether or not the Ten Commandments should be posted in public schools is not an argument about keeping God\'s word away from the children of public schools, nor turning our backs on God, but rather how and where the word of God should be presented and taught. The issue of posting the Ten Commandmen...

When you take a class or when you are trying to make new friends it is important to be open-minded. Not always are you going to have all the right answers or know how to do everything. In my case, I had to be open-minded to the ideas of religion. My mom found this new church. I went there ever...

United States citizens are very fortunate to have so many wonderful freedoms. Our first amendment guarantees us many important freedoms such as the freedom of religion. In our country there has been a tremendous amount of discussion and dispute on whether or not creation should be taught in publ...

The Effects of September 11, 2001 on the United States of America September 11, 2001 was a typical Tuesday morning for most of the United States. People were about their everyday lives. Workplaces were carrying on typical business, classrooms were filled with students. No one was aware that within ...

After reading newspaper clippings, background information, and other websites on this new movement of Scientology, I have concluded that it is in fact a religion. Ask yourself; "What is religion?" You will find that religion is defined as any system of beliefs and practices, involving ri...

SLAVE RELIGION When it comes to religion most people feel they have a belief in God or a "higher power". This belief helps sustain them in times of mental and emotional turmoil and many times physical pain. The slaves of North America brought with them a belief in their sacred beings, in...

The possible removal of the Ten Commandment displays may be the worst thing to happen to our country. In the past few years there have been too many issues about why certain words of God are included in purely governmental type documents and, such as this case on displays. When these documents we...

This piece is a summary of the Letter from Birmingham Jail written by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on April 16, 1963. At the time King was extremely grieved by the way the church, especially the white clergy, was not in support of the religious civil rights movement. He wrote this letter as a disgru...

Euthanasia is a peaceful way to end a suffering person\'s life. As defined in Mosby\'s Medical Dictionary (pg. 447), euthanasia deliberately brings about the death of a person suffering from an incurable disease. Medical professions are torn over the use of euthanasia. Through my research, it will...

Between the settlement at Jamestown in 1607 and the Treaty of Paris in 1763, the most important change that occurred in the colonies was the extension of British ideals far beyond the practice in England itself. America was becoming "Baby England." Changes in religion, economics, poli...

Religion in today's world is everywhere and it has been a huge topic of controversy here in the United States as well as worldwide. After the recent events of September eleventh, the religion controversies seem to be popping up in all sorts of areas all over the world, as well as here in the U...

The world is going to be filled with prejudice no matter what. People are going to have their own opinions about some issues, new or old. If there weren't any disagreements, the world would be at peace. That seems impossible with today's world. Religion has been the topic since ancient tim...

When many people think of Germany, the first thing that often comes to mind is its dark history, including the Nazi Regime that ruled during World War II. However, much has changed since then, and Germany today is one of the centerpieces of the European Union and economy. Today, the German economy, ...

THE BLACK RESISTANCE During four hundred years of slavery, black people did not accept the idea as easily as many thought. When Europeans took thousands of Africans from their native land against their will, one can only expect resistance. Through the struggle, enslaved Africans formed slave rh...

Who's Pledge of Allegiance? The most dreamt of destination by the tragically oppressed citizens of the world is the United States of America. Liberty and democracy are at their greatest here. Around the world people view the United States as the one la...

Harriet Tubman was a very important person in the history of slavery. She played a major role in helping free slaves. Harriet Tubman has made a difference in many slaves' lives. She was also a helpful and caring person. She held fundraisers and helped kids and adults with nowhere to go...