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This paper, under Craig Ferguson’s astute critique of American culture, examines how the White American Protestant church has been “Sanitized for your convenience” discarding the dirty or socially uncomfortable in favor of presenting a... more
This paper, under Craig Ferguson’s astute critique of American culture, examines how the White American Protestant church has been “Sanitized for your convenience” discarding the dirty or socially uncomfortable in favor of presenting a good face. This paper will argue that the Jesus of the Bible, though maintaining ritual laws, was unconcerned with cleanliness. Jesus was more likely to spend his time socializing, sharing meals as an equal with those the Church wants to “help” or "save” but not include in membership. Much like the 12 step programs, of which Ferguson has been a part, Jesus kept company with those who were willing and able to admit their offenses and vices. As Richard Beck explores in his book Unclean, Jesus evokes all the domains of disgust. Jesus does this throughout his ministry but particularly hits them in his institution of the sacrament of the Eucharist. In this way he was seeking to push the boundaries of his followers to learn a more authentic way of welcoming the stranger. Many writers today are wringing their hands about the disappearance of white millennials in the church, having found that what they are searching for is a sense of authenticity that seems to, in Ferguson’s terms, be sanitized out. This paper will explore an embrace of the authentic and disgusting in ourselves and one another, and the willingness to confess it so that we within the Church can truly experience and express the grace and forgiveness Jesus’ welcome offers.
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This 2008 paper satisfied the research requirement of an upper division undergraduate Modern European History Course at Florida International University. This paper covers a span of Irish and British history focusing primarily on the... more
This 2008 paper satisfied the research requirement of an upper division undergraduate Modern European History Course at Florida International University.
This paper covers a span of Irish and British history focusing primarily on the divided school system from the 19th Century to the present culminating in the development of the Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education in the contemporary era.
This paper covers a span of Irish and British history focusing primarily on the divided school system from the 19th Century to the present culminating in the development of the Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education in the contemporary era.
Research Interests: Irish Studies, British History, British Imperial & Commonwelath History - 19th & 20th century, British Imperial and Colonial History (1600 - ), British Imperialism, and 9 moreBritish and Irish History, Ireland, Modern European History, Irish culture, Northern Ireland, Irish history - Economic, social and political history of contemporary Ireland – Celtic Tiger era, Modern Irish History, Child Welfare In Irish Industrial Schools, and Lagan College
This paper was submitted in 2009 to satisfy the research requirement for an upper-division undergraduate Modern British History course at Florida International University. This paper focuses on the influence of Josephine Butler's faith... more
This paper was submitted in 2009 to satisfy the research requirement for an upper-division undergraduate Modern British History course at Florida International University.
This paper focuses on the influence of Josephine Butler's faith in her work relating to Social Justice and Advocacy primarily of women affected by the Contagious Diseases Acts.
This paper focuses on the influence of Josephine Butler's faith in her work relating to Social Justice and Advocacy primarily of women affected by the Contagious Diseases Acts.
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Submitted Spring of 2010 as part of the completion of a Senior Seminar for graduation with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in History. The Seminar topic was "Medieval Classics". With analysis of Thomas Aquinas' writings, specifically... more
Submitted Spring of 2010 as part of the completion of a Senior Seminar for graduation with a degree of Bachelor of Arts in History. The Seminar topic was "Medieval Classics".
With analysis of Thomas Aquinas' writings, specifically focusing on the Literal Exposition of Job the history of the role of women in the church is examined.
(Author's note: Yes this is my senior thesis, but I highly recommend my other papers, my heart was more in them than this one)
With analysis of Thomas Aquinas' writings, specifically focusing on the Literal Exposition of Job the history of the role of women in the church is examined.
(Author's note: Yes this is my senior thesis, but I highly recommend my other papers, my heart was more in them than this one)