...Running Head: Critical Thinking Assignment 1 My Critical Thinking Paper Celestial Nikodemski APOL 104 Sept 30th, 2013 Running Head: Critical Thinking Assignment 2 Part I. The Question of Origin: The question of origin is answered by Hinduism in that they believe everything has always existed and everything is apart of God. They believe that God and the universe are the same. Hindus or Hinduism think that they have always existed and do not have a creator by any means. The God we know is viewed as an infinite, impersonal source. (Gutierrez and Weider 2011) The Question of Identity: The followers of Hinduism believe everything is spiritual or sacred. They like Christians believe a man’s soul is eternal, but when their soul (which they refer to as Atman) reaches Nirvana will become one with Brahman. They also believe in incarnation which can be determined or influenced by karma. (Gutierrez and Weider 2011) The Question of Meaning or Purpose: Hindus see everything as an illusion, a dream, or a mirage. They say that the life that is around us does not really exist as we know it or as we see it. People in general do not grow to understand that the life cycle is birth, death, and rebirth. (Gutierrez and Weider 2011) The Question of Morality: The Hinduism worldview answers the question of morality...
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...apologetic methodology. RATIONALE APOL 104 is designed to deepen and broaden the student’s understanding of the core fundamentals of the Biblical/Christian Worldview, and to equip the student to present that view in the face of competing worldviews. The goal is to enable students to think more clearly and critically about Christianity and truth. It is also the goal to equip Christians to become more effective witnesses and participate more constructively in the larger socio-cultural debate. In order to accomplish this goal, we must (1) understand the essentials of Christian truth, (2) understand the historical opponents to Christianity and truth, and (3) present a biblical, logical, and reasonable defense of Christianity. Through studying worldviews, students can better understand the nature of humanity and individual conduct so that they are prepared to address relevant questions in a culture of relativism. As the apostle Paul states, “Know how you should respond to each person who asks us about such things” Col. 4:6 (NASB). By understanding worldviews, one acquires a powerful form of wisdom that characterized the sons of Issachar, “men who understood the times, with knowledge of what Israel should do.” 1 Chron.12:32 (NASB). I. PREREQUISITES None. II. REQUIRED RESOURCE PURCHASES Caner, Ergun, and Ed Hindson (eds.) The Popular Encyclopedia of Apologetics. Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 2008. ISBN: 978-0-7369-2084-1. Weider, Lew, and Ben Gutierrez. Consider...
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...World View Assignment-Apol 104 Part I After the reading assignments this week I believe a worldview is a set of basic principals about live. It’s what we use to help us understand life You can think if of it like a “lens” though which we see life. “Someone with a biblical worldview believes his primary reason for existence is to love and serve God.” Part II 1. When we think about origin through the Christian worldview, the first “tool” we should think about is. The bible is the first “stepping stone” for the Christian worldview; it’s what we use to base our beliefs on, and how we know that God is the almighty creator. Genesis 1:24 and Genesis 2:7 are good supporting scripture references that talk about how God is the creator, thus the origin of Christian worldview is formed. 2. The bible says that God created man and women in his image and that we are a “unique creation.” Knowing that God only created US in him image and nothing else helps us answer the questions of identity. Genesis 1:27 and 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 are scripture references that further reiterate that man was formed in God’s image and we should be respectful of ourselves because “our body is a temple of the Holy Spirit.” 3. In my opinion the purpose of life as far as biblical worldview is concerned is so that man will come to know and accept Jesus Chris as their Lord and Savior. 2 Corinthians 5:15 let’s us know that Jesus died for us, and paid for our sins. He did this so that we may...
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...Colin Villarino Apol 104 June 2 2012 Worldview Assignment I. Worldview is a commonly used word in the Christian church; however, many may not understand the true meaning of this simple world. Worldview has to do with the perspective that one looks at the world. II. 1. Origin- Christians believe that the world was created by God. Genesis 1:1 says, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth”. Genesis 1:31 also refers to the creation, and the goodness of what God created. As Christians we believe the we were made by a divine being, as was the rest of the world that surrounds us. 2. Identity- We were made in the image of God. Genesis 1:26 says, “and God says let us make man in our own image”. Later in this verse he says that man will have dominion over all the earth. James 3:9 also give reference to our identity, and says that we were made in God’s image. We can learn about how specially designed we are by looking at these scriptures. 3. Meaning- John 17:3 refers to our meaning in life; it is to know God. We were made by God to have a relationship with Him; however, when we sin we fall short of the closeness that God desired for us. As mentioned above we were made in God’s image to be close to him, Genesis 1:27. 4. Morality- We were made to be good by God,, but according to Romans 3:23 we have fallen short of the glory of God. When Jesus came, he told the disciples to listen and to obey His teachings ( Matthew 28:19). These teaching were of the moral life...
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...Jessica Alford APOL 104 Fall 2012 Professor Duane Carmody Worldview Assignment Part I. A worldview is a set of beliefs that you hold true and live by to answer key life questions and make decisions daily. It’s the “glass” in which allows you to see the world through your idea of reality. A worldview is a response of our heart or inner being, our intellect emotion and will (Dr. Lew Weider, 2011). It is the framework we bring to decision-making that can also be described as a filter from which one sees and interprets the world (Dr. Lew Weider, 2011). Simply, worldview is a person’s philosophy of life, the framework a person brings to decision-making, and a filter which a person uses to interpret life. Part II. The elements of a person’s worldview include beliefs about knowledge, the origins and nature of the universe, the existence and nature of God, the purpose of humankind, as well as what is good and bad, and what is right and wrong (Facing the future, 2012). The three ways world views among others that are most prevalent, Naturalism, Pantheism, and Theism. The biblical/Christian worldview falls under Theism. This first worldview question relates to the very nature of reality in its entirety. Theism contends that everything that exists is a result of God, the creator God (Dr. Lew Weider, 2011). Scripture references are Genesis 1:1 and Psalm 139:13-16. God created the universe and everything in it, this also suggest that God is separate from his creation...
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...Worldview Assignment APOL 104 Dorothy Wheeler-Talbert September 8, 2014 Everyone have a worldview rather it is a good or bad. A worldview is how one view the world around them. It is also one’s perception of what is real based on what they feel is the truth and what they value. Everyone has to believe in something, because if you don’t you will believe in anything. (ORIGIN) We as human question our originality and existences. The Christian worldview believe that God created us and all that exist. The Bible states, “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth (Genesis 1:1). God’s word is the beginning and our foundation of how to communicate with him and he to us. Having belief in him gives us faith and truth. (IDENTITY) Who are we? This is a common question asked by all of us one time or another. Everyone like to know their true identity from a Biblical point of view. The Bible states that we are created in the image of God, also it states, “If God is eternal (Exod 3:14), is it possible for us to experience eternal life ourselves? Yes, this is very possible for us to experience everlasting life according to the Bible, all that is needed is for us to repent and accept Jesus Christ into our heart. Than allow him to lead the way. (MEANING/PURPOSE) To know God is our purpose here on earth. To also honor and serve him with, “all your heart and with all your soul” (Deuteronomy 11:13). God want to have a personal relationship with...
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...Name: Angelina Cooper Student ID: L24935797 Course: APOL 104 Date: 7/14/14 Worldview Assignment Worldview is a general word used for describing how we relate the world. There are many elements that shape are world view. Some would include our family, friends, faith etc. Our world view can determine our behavior and our reactions towards others. The biblical worldview of origin can be found in God’s word. Genesis 1:1 tells us that in the beginning God created the heavens and the Earth. This was and is the only logical start of our world. A biblical world view also tells us who we are in Christ Jesus. We are victorious and more than conquers. (Romans 8:38 NLT) As believers in Christ we are God’s children. The bible again proclaims how we were created in God’s image and we were created special from any of His other creatures. (Genesis 1:27 NLT) Our life’s purpose is to know God and to have a relationship with Him through His word. God created us with free will and we can except that Jesus Christ died on the cross to save us or not. The message is out there for us all. The question of morality is answered throughout the bible. Jesus says that if we love him than we are to keep his commandments. (John 14:15 NLT) We are very clear on God’s view on lying, murder, adultery and other things of this nature. Any concerns on issues of morality can be answered in the bible. God left no guess work for us on morals. God’s plans for us is good. Our Future is full of...
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...Critical Thinking Assignment Haley, Jennifer APOL 104 D43 November 26, 2013 Part one The Question of Origin: In Buddhism, they don’t believe in an all-powerful God who created our world so they diffidently don’t teach it. Believers look to Buddha, their religion’s founder, for a model of how act. Buddhist view, the world is infinite in both time and space; the world is created and destroyed over and over again in a process we call, natural evolution. The Question of Identity: Buddhist considers everything living to be sacred and/or spiritual in nature. They also believe in reincarnation and a person’s spiritual future is based only on ones good or bad decisions in a lifetime which is known as Karma. The Question of Meaning/Purpose: The primary purpose is to end suffering. Buddha believed and therefore taught that people suffer because they are too wrapped up in things that do not give long lasting happiness and are too busy trying to hold to things such as, friends, material possessions and things that do not last. In the end it will only lead to sorrow. This is where the Four Noble Truths come into play: teaches that all life is marked by suffering, suffering is caused by desire and attachment, suffering can be stopped, and the way to end suffering is to follow the Noble Eightfold Path. The Question of Morality: Love, respect and compassion are three things that are highly valued in Buddhism as an ethical and moral path for their model of behavior. The Noble...
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...Worldview Assignment APOL 104- D09 July 15, 2013 Worldview Assignment A worldview is shaped by the opinions, thoughts and conclusions of others, such as parents, teachers, media, friends and our religious leaders. What we receive from these sources will play an important role for years to come in defining who we are as individuals, our belief systems, how we view our fellowman, the schools we attend and where we live. In addition, it affects morality and how we define right and wrong, social and political issues. The way we view the world has a direct correlation to our decision-making, which will not only impact our lives in a positive or negative manner, but those around us. The Bible tells us that God created the heavens and the earth and everything in it for his glory (Gen 1:1). The Universe did not come into existence by happenstance as the Secularist would have you to believe, but the work of intelligent design (John 1:3). The Bible is the standard by which the Christian Biblical Worldview is framed and our standard for living. Humanity began when God articulated that He was the architect of it. God took dust from the ground and created Adam and breathed life in him, and out of Adam came Eve. What makes humanity so special is that we were not spoken into existence, but sculptured by the loving hand of God, in his image and likeness. We did not evolve from the animal kingdom as Darwinism states. Humanity is unlike any other creation of God; we were...
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...------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Worldview Assignment ------------------------------------------------- Stephanie Healey APOL 104 Dr. Douglas Mikkelsen November 10, 2013 According to Dr. Weider & Dr. Gutierrez (2012), worldview is defined as “ 1) a person’s philosophy of life, 2) a framework a person brings to decision-making and 3) a filter or lens which a person uses to interpret life and the world around them” (p. 51) 1. The Question of Origin (How did life begin? / How did mankind come into existence?) – God is the almighty and holds the most power. He created everything from nothing and in only seven days. He made everything what it is, including human life (Genesis 1:1). Moses claimed God to be the “first cause” (2Peter 1:21). 2. The Question of Identity (What does it mean to be human? / Are humans more important than animals?) – In Christianity, God created mankind to be put above the animals (Psalm 8:5). Both males and females were made to raise and take care of the animals (Genesis 2:15). Animals were not made for us to devote all of our time to, but to we are in charge to take care and watch over. “Christians should be leading the charge as environmentalists and animals rights activists while reaping the benefits of the earth for its natural resources and animals for food” (L. Weider & B. Gutierrez. 2012. Consider. Page 58) 3. The Question of Meaning/Purpose...
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...Worldview Assignment Submitted to Professor Marks, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of the course, APOL 104 D27 LUO Contemporary Worldviews Liberty University Online By Ryan Mapleton 4/6/2015 Defining Worldview A worldview is the person’s philosophy about life, a framework a person bring to decision-making, and a filter or lens which a person uses to interpret life and the word around them. The Biblical Worldview Origin The usual questions that are asked when finding the question of origin are “How did life begin?” and “How did mankind come into existence?” In biblical worldview, God is the reason that everything exist. The Bible says “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). It is professed by the psalmist, David that God is his creator (Psalms 136: 13 -16). Identity “What does it mean to be human?” and “Are humans more important than animals?” are the questions asked to seek the answer of the question of identity. In biblical worldview, God created mankind above the animal because it says in the bible that men and women were created in Gods image. The bible tells us that we are supposed to take of the animals (Genesis 1:26-27). Psalms 8:5 states that man was created “little lower than angels.” Meaning and Purpose The specific question that is mainly asked to answer the question of meaning and purpose is that “Why does mankind exist?” or “Why do I exist?” In the biblical worldview, it’s about...
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...APOL 104 D26 LUO – Worldviews Carolyn Penn Professor: Blake Harcup November 16, 2015 Part One: I never gave much thought to Worldviews, before taking this class. I was surprise to discover that I have been molded and shaped with someone else values, morals and principles. While listening to Dr. Lew Weider and Ben Gutierrez’s conversation on Worldviews, I being to think thought about “Frame Work”. Although I wasn’t raised in a Christian environment, I was raised in a home with a drilled sergeant as a stepfather. As I think back, my stepfather based everything on time management. Growing up, I found this way of thinking to be an emotional rollercoaster mentally and very challenging. As an adult, I am able to use this usefully tool for organization and balance in my life (Weider & Gutierrez, 2013). Part Two: There are different opinions on the Origin of mankind. How did life really begin? I have heard people say that we came into existence as a result of the “Big Bang Theory”. Some have concluded that matter has always existed and given enough time and chance, the end result is what you see around you today which are Naturalism. (Weider & Gutierrez, 2012) As a Christian, I believe what the Word of God has said; we are created in God’s image. (Genesis 1:1, 26 & Genesis 9:6, King James). Our identity comes from the image of God. As humans this makes us unique individuals. This shows up in our will, communication and our decision making abilities....
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...Worldview Assignment APOL 104 (September 7, 2014) Part I: What is a worldview? Worldview is the framework of beliefs by which a person views the around him. It translates from the German word weltanschauung which means “world perception.”(Hindson et al, 2008). Everyone has some type of worldview. As Christians, our worldview is using the Bible as our standard for our framework. Part 2: 1) The Question of Origin This question asks, “How did life begin?” and “How did mankind come into existence?” (Weider et al, 2011). Origin is the start or the beginning. It is as simple as Genesis 1:1—the beginning of the Bible and God’s creation. Genesis 1:26-27, clearly tells us how we got here—that God created men and women in His image. I did not evolve. Colossians 1:16-17 supports that God created everything including all things seen and unseen. 2) The Question of Identity This question seeks to answer, “What does it mean to be a human?” and “Are humans more important than animals?” (Weider et al. 2011). God took a handful of soil and made man. He breathed life into the man. (Genesis 2:7). He created us to be below Him but above all of the animals as told in Psalm 8:3-9. We are His children. He gave is the power to live, move, and be who we are. (Acts 17:28). 3) The Question of Meaning/Purpose The question of meaning or purpose asks, “Why do I exist?” (Weider et al, 2011). Christianity is about a relationship with God. (Weider et al, 2011). Our purpose is to be like...
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...APOL 104 Everette Beverly Worldview Assignment Part I. What is Worldview? Worldview as defined by Merriam-Webster dictionary is “the way someone thinks about the world.” I define it very logically. It is broken up into rich and poor. Beautiful and ugly. Moral or Amoral. Ambition or contentment. Very simplistic. Part II. The question of origin. Where did I come from? There is no doubt in my military mind who is the creator of all things. He is the creator of the Heavens and Earth. (Genesis 1:1). Why do we doubt these things? The Big Bang theory can be easily explained. He who creates something as wonderful as the world we live does it with a bang, literally and figuratively. One as powerful as God also has the wherewithal to create man and woman. (Genesis 2:7). There has always been dispute, but no real worthy explanation. Again, I am a very logical & practical person so I choose to believe in the divine creation. The question of identity. What am I? Who am I? I have contemplated these questions over a 50yr. life. I was taught that I was created in his own image that I am supposed to care for and be fed by his creation. (Genesis 2:5-7) Should this not be the views of every Christian, not just mine? To be honest, I stray. But I ask for forgiveness and keep on going. The question of meaning/purpose. What am doing here on earth? I was also taught to follow God’s will and he will give me purpose. (Romans 8:28) “To live a worldview, a person must seek...
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...Michael Paul Jackson APOL 104 Worldview Assignment September 12, 2013 PART I A worldview is the way we approach or think about the world. “Our own personal philosophy.” The worldview of a Christian or whatever is a personal evaluation about meaning and reality. A simplistic biblical worldview would be to have the mind of Jesus Christ. Genesis 1:1 is the first verse of the bible that sets the foundation for the worldview development: “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” This profound statement prior to the creation of earth God existed. The politically correct worldview has been the “heart to the backbone” of the bible from Genesis all the way through Revelation. PART II The question of origin (Genesis 1:27) (Genesis 1:28) The belief by Christians that the one and only God was the creator of mankind. The worldview (Christian) supports that in six days that God created the world and all of the beautiful creations within. During this time span two people were created: a man (Adam) and a woman (Eve.) This was the start of the origination of the world’s population. On the seventh day God rested. The question of Identity (Genesis 1:27) (Genesis 1:28-30) The Bible states that mankind was created in God’s image and similar likeness, to revive and surge the earth and have every living thing on earth in his control/power. Animals are unlike mankind because animals don’t have a spirit and body whereas we do; the lacking of that one value...
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