Notes on “John Winthrop’s Christian Experience”
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A 5 page paper evaluating and discussing this piece written by John Winthrop, a Puritan governor. It is compared in the paper to the style of Winthrop’s account of the hearings of Anne Hutchinson that eventually culminated in Mrs. Hutchinson being excommunicated from the church and exiled from the colony. Winthrop’s personal accounts were written by a man who was far too aware of his own shortcomings; his account of the Hutchinson proceedings were written by one with no shortcomings at all. No additional sources.
Filename: KSWinthrop.doc

Witchcraft and the Influences on Western Culture
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This 9 page paper considers the nature of witchcraft and the influences on Western culture. In particular, this paper focuses first on the Salem Witch Trials, and then the Wiccan traditions, and how anti-Wiccan sentiments began first in Europe during the Crusades. This paper also considers modern versions of the witch trials, arguing that modern perspectives on the Wiccan traditions have created definable prejudices against modern day paganism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MHWiccan.wps

Women & Christian Witch Hunts During The Reformation
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During the Reformation era, persecution of women whom the Catholic Church perceived to be 'witches' was at an all-time high. This 12 page paper examines sociopolitical issues from that time as well as specific theological views on witchery and witchcraft. It is argued that fear and ignorance towards women (i.e., 'the transformation of the witch from wanton woman to bad wife') led to much of the scare and confusion. A final section also compares the persecution of women as witches during the Reformation with that of Jewish people during the same period. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Witchcra.wps

The Cold War's Impact Upon Religion
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5 pages in length. The post-Cold War era was instrumental in implementing a resurgence of religious politics; however, even though this rebirth was to take place, there was still a great deal of speculation as to the extent religion would effectively interchange with liberal democracy. The writer discusses the impact the Cold War had upon religion. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLCcoldw.wps

The Role Of Religion In The Concept Of Blame
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A 6 page overview of the expectations of religion and how those expectations are imposed. Discusses Christ and his Crucifixion and the reasons the Jewish people have held the blame for that crucifixion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: ReligBla.wps

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