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…Luther initiated the Protestant Reformation. The Protestant Reformation had the goal to separate from the Catholic Church. Luther had been enraged with the church's selling of Indulgences. Not only was the church misleading people about the authenticity…

…After what would be considered the closet race in presidential history, the US Supreme Court needs to find a way to get the public more involved. Senator John McCain and Russ Feingold are pushing towards a campaign finance reform. Republic John McCain…

…. During the conference the rabbis passed a platform known as The Pittsburg Platform. The Pittsburg Platform of 1885 defined Reform Judaism as a rational and modern form of religion in contrast with traditional Judaism. One major message that is stressed…

…There must be reform! At the rate the United States of America is evolving at, it wouldn’t be a surprise if it is on its way to becoming an oligarchy. This country is governed by the dollar, not by the president or even the people. The campaign…

…Caesar had several motives for establishing his reforms. They varied from increasing the stability of the Roman Government, to furthering his own ambitions. His reforms were wide ranging, and covered areas dealing with the provinces, administration…

…he did and the Catholics believed that anyone could get to heaven be doing good things, buying indulgences, and by allowing the clergy to interpret the Bible. The Reformation takes place in the middle of these differences. Martin Luther affected society…

…The Renaissance and Reformation The Renaissance was truly a time of rebirth, which is a new or second birth or a revival, (Merriam-Webster's Vest Pocket Dictionary, 1989 edition) in many aspects, such as religion, arts and architecture, and science…

…Chinese Economic Reform Two years after the death of Mao Zedong in 1976, it became apparent to many of China's leaders that economic reform was necessary. During his tenure as China's premier, Mao had encouraged social movements such as the Great…

…of a booming economy and low unemployment is clear indication that the system is broken and needs reform. This rapid rise in personal bankruptcies and a near-record high in business bankruptcies is a trend that must be reversed. L. Wesley Smith, President…

…The Protestant Reformation Many ideas of the Renaissance like humanism, individualism and secularism stimulated a strong critique of the church´s policy and the clergy´s behaviour. Many people regarded it as a scandal that the catholic church sold…