...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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... 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 saying that, “everything is Running Head: Critical Thinking...
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