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. Bibliography lists 8 sources. This 4 page paper presents a debate on whether or not religion is good for man.
Religion is seen primarily as a negative influence through the seventeenth century.
Bibliography lists 3 sources. The subject is explored in terms of the marital union itself as well as how society views couples from different backgrounds. This 8 page paper looks at both interracial and interfaith wedlocks, and what difficulties such couples may encounter. Bibliography cites 6 sources. Various issues concerning the raising of children are highlighted as well.