To what extent does a quest for glory have an impact on a religious leader’s ability to effectively minister?
How has electronic media contributed to the power of religious leaders?
To what extent does the fame of figures like John Paul II, John Wesley, Brigham Young, and Mother Theresa transcend their religions?
Why has the promise of the [...]
Are evangelists like Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson more ministers or political activists?
In what ways have world political leaders used the belief that they are descended from the gods as a means to acquiring power?
How have new religions developed from other faiths and accessed power over time?
What are the similarities of ancient creation myths of [...]
What role does the wealth of the Roman Catholic Church play in its global power?
How did the Crusades affect the economies of the Middle East and Medieval Europe?
In what ways has advertising contributed to the rise of mega-churches?
How did the economic autonomy of African-American ministers of the 1950s and early-1960s lead to the extension of [...]
Does power absolutely corrupt politicians?
To what extent does having fame for previous, sometimes unrelated, accomplishments help a candidate successfully run for political office?
How does the reflected glory of having a famous surname gain people access to power?
What role has non-violent direct action played in toppling powerful regimes?
To what extent does the power of individuals grow [...]
To what extent has the United States maintained its separation of church and state?
How and why was Billy Graham considered minister to the Presidents?
To what extent do politicians use moral issues of life and death to access greater power?
How and why did Adolf Hitler use anti-Semitism to rise to power?
In what ways do local grassroots [...]
