...purpose of developing a Christian view of the world is not merely to evaluate and judge the world, but to change it," (Boa, 2004). Having a Christian worldview is hard enough in American but add in the entire world and it can be a little trickier. Thinking Christianly has a major impact on how someone would do business overseas, in a global economy. When it comes to a Christian worldview in a global economy there are numerous issues that can come up. Different countries and cultures have different things that they deem acceptable; however, when you are looking at it from a Christian standpoint you may have to handle things in a different manner. Just because something is acceptable or legal in the world does not make it acceptable to someone with a Christian worldview. John 17:17 says that, "The word is truth," so when one is looking for direction and guidance in any aspect of business he will always know that the word of God is truth that he can turn to. Although the field of business has many negative connotations with Christianity there are also positive ones. There are two main issues that this paper will address. The first issue, pollution, can be view negatively. The second issue, job opportunities, can be view positively. The first issue, Environmental issues play a key role in why some companies do business overseas. A lot of American based companies like to establish their productions in Mexico because of the lower environmental rules. Many third world countries do not have...
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...does not have the ability to walk or speak since his mid 20’s so his worldview is shown through his writing and life choices. I will cover the way he views the nature of God, his career, and family and how those areas of his life compare with my own beliefs and worldview. Hawking’s worldview when it comes to the nature of God is evident in his written works. In A Brief History of Time his theology is contrasted against Christian theism. The literary work focuses on his understanding of the laws that govern the universe. He concludes the universe was neither created nor destroyed; but just is a continuous form that has always been in place of its own power or ability. (Paradowski 2010). This theory assumes that the universe can create itself out of nothing, and God is no longer necessary when addressing the creation of the universe. Instead of a Christian base divine creation of the universe he advocates that it was uncreated, based on a theory of quantum gravity. Time is a relevant and driving factor in his explanations to the forming of the universe and many of his ideas. "Spontaneous creation is the reason there is something rather than nothing, why the universe exists, why we exist. It is not necessary to invoke God to light the blue touch paper and set the universe going." (Bochynski, pg.180, 2011) Next Hawking’s view of his career was set from a young age. He was born in Oxford, England in 1942 and his father was renowned as researcher of tropical medicine. Hawking...
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...Theism: There is a God Monotheism: One God Christian worldview is a monotheistic worldview but not all monotheistic worldviews are Christian worldviews. Three Monotheistic worldviews Judaism 4000 yrs old Abraham, Isaac & Jacob Moses & the exodus Christianity 2000 yrs old Jesus 3 subdivisions: Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Protestant Islam 1400 years old Mohammed (last prophet, considered last & greatest) Several divisions and levels of tolerance Hesselgrave’s Monotheistic Model : Maps REALITY Monotheistic WV touches all of them Timeline: Eternity=Past Present=Activity Eternity=Future It’s linear Francis Schaeffer’s Worldview He called it a biblical worldview There is an infinite personal God who exists and who has created the external universe, not as an extensive of his own essence, but out of nothing Knowable: God can be knowable, he is personable The Universe Not chaotic Not random Exists apart from God It does NOT operate on its own There are causes and effects, but God is not a slave to it… He can step in! God made a man in his own image therefore, man can act into the cause/effect flow of history * Francis Shaffer’s Worldview “…the universe as it is now is not normal; that is, it is not now as it was when it was created. Likewise, man is no longer as he was when first created. Therefore, from God’s side, there is the possibility of a qualitative solution to man as he is now and to man’s cruelty, without man ceasing...
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...ST. PAUL’S UNIVERSITY (NKR. CAMPUS) CONTEMPORARY ISSUES AFFECTING THE INSTITUTION OF FAMILY AND THEIR SOLUTIONS STUDENT NAME & ID: JOSIAH O. SANDE: BBAM/NKR/2004/15 COURSE TITLE: CHRISTIAN WORLD VIEW COURSE CODE: UCC101 LECTURER: DAVID KANYONI DATE: 13TH NOVEMBER, 2014 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES AFFECTING THE INSTITUITION OF FAMILY AND THEIR SOLUTIONS Abstract Since the discovery of oil, development of trade, quest for education, technological advancement, and globalization, the human life has undergone changes. These changes begin at the nuclear family. Modernization has significantly influenced family structure as expressed socio-culturally, socio-biologically and socio economically. All these change factors are discussed herein highlighting their impact on the family structure today. This paper presents the shift from the traditional family towards the modern family where the size of a family is critical, women are empowered, humanity is becoming more independent in choice, high mobility, economic security is key, medical technology is defining life and media influence on social life is greater. In general the issues affecting the family today have been prescribed by modernization. 1.0 Introduction The traditional family is the basis of life within the society where family existence in relation to high mortality and fertility determines generations to come and explains the origin of lineages. In olden days, the...
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...PURPOSEFUL CHRISTIAN LIFE Definition: Purposeful: having a useful purpose; acting with a clear aim and with determination. Christian Life: showing the qualities that are thought of as typical of a Christian, Christ like.. Some people say that we are just evolutionary result of the survival of the fittest Others think of reincarnation Most of our lives, we have been searching for a purpose for our lives, one that has a deeper meaning than just the basic action of existing on this planet. We felt that our lives were meant for something; and something meaningful and worthwhile that would give us a true reason to live. We searched for this purpose in things like relationships, a career, a job, a hobby, in school, and in many more things, only to find disappointment at every turn; because though these things could preoccupy us for a moment, they would ultimately fail at fulfilling our spiritual desire for a meaningful life. Then we find God, and we feel that we see our purpose clearly. We are full of excitement and hopeful to see what God will do with our lives. The overwhelming joy and excitement that drives us motivates us to share the good news with everyone around us, telling them of the great purpose that God has in store for our lives. We devote ourselves to learning more, growing more, and doing more for God. We surround ourselves with more and more people who call themselves Christians to glean as much as we can from them, astounded at the miraculous experiences...
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...Crystal Cook April 12, 2012 CWV101-Crawford Family Television Review The situation comedy that highlights family values and functions for this Family Television Review is the show called The Parkers. The name of the family is The Parkers which is a family with a single mother and a daughter both attending college. Observations of the family lead me to the conclusion that their worldview is between a naturalism and secular worldview. While watching the show The Parkers I have observe that The Parkers live they life base off naturalism and secular because they are fulfilling their dreams in life regardless of what people might say or believe. On the following episode e the the mother Nikki Parkers truly believes her and the professor is a couple and he is cheating on her with some skinny women. The Nikki character is following the professor around and trying to find out what he is up too even though it is clear they are not a couple and will never be. The other character is Kimberly Parker she is clearly not the smartest character on the show but her personality makes up for it. She has this bubbly personality that is easy to get along with and she always has some silly or funny to say that make people take a double take. They both do things that make them feel good about themselves like going to college to farther themselves in life, they both like fashion and attention from men. The Parkers are there for each other regardless of what might happen and they do not...
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...CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW ESSAY Presented to Dr. Timothy Swinson For BIBL 425 – Romans By George W Rimel October 1st, 2014 * Creation: Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. [1] God created Man and Woman to live in harmony and be obedient to him, to have a relationship with him; He gave them everything a beautiful place to live all kinds of things to eat. And one rule, Genesis 3:3 But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die.[2] From that point on mankind has been lost and sin entered into the world, God was disappointed and placed a curse on the man and the woman and kicked them out of the Garden of Eden. * What does Romans inform us regarding Creation? 19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:[3] We cannot see the air we breathe, but it is there lest we die. We cannot see the gravity which holds us to the earth but it is there. There are laws and things set into motion from the beginning of creation that care for us, which a majority of the people of today are not even conscious of, and refuse to...
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...it. It shapes our view of and for the world. Everyone has a worldview. The question is not whether one has a worldview, but which worldview one has. This article shows the biblical worldviews in the modern world. Modern worldviews have their roots in the kingdoms of the darkness. These views have a high potential of totally destroying us. The social issue that we will discuss is abortion Coming up with a biblical worldview on abortion includes reading the Bible and talking with a pastor about the Christian stance on this matter. God wishes that all life is blessed and honored. This is because He created it all. Making personal decisions on the choice whether...
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...the term “worldview” was not something I thought applied to my Christian life. This was due to not understanding the true meaning behind the idea. Little did I know, I had already established my worldview. The textbook encyclopedia for this course defines a world view as such, “the framework of beliefs by which a person views the world around him”. As a Christian, when I see this definition, I think of a worldview as what I believe as a Christian and how I choose to define or live my life as a whole. The big questions, “How was the world created?” or “where do we all come from?” are common topics that many people have a specific worldview on. As a Christian, I use the bible as my filter and form my beliefs in this matter based on what scripture says. The very first words of the bible in Genesis 1:1 speak a truth that many scientists and people of the world cannot or simply refuse to comprehend. God create the heavens and the earth. It is such a simple phrase yet it says so much about God and his power. Genesis 2:7 instructs us that man was created from the dust of the earth. Proving we are not revolutionized monkeys, as many would have us believe. Closely tied to the origin of humanity is its identity. As a Christian I value myself as a human because I know I am special. This is so because I, along with all humanity, was created in God’s image, as it is said in Genesis 1:27. I also know my place in this world because of Genesis 1:27. I am not an animal, nor am I equal with...
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...Whether one is aware of it or not, everyone sees the world through a particular set of lenses. These lenses are one's worldview, and Christian lenses view the world differently than everyone else's. Worldviews are formed by many things: religion, personal opinions, social influences, and so on. People's worldviews also differ between various topics; one such topic being the Second Amendment of the Constitution. There is a sizeable disagreement in the United States today about the interpretation and meaning of the Second Amendment, which reads as follows: "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed." (LII / Legal Information Institute). Regarding...
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...Being a Christian in the workplace is very hard with an ever present changing society. However, having a Christian worldview is important in any field of study and workplace. In this essay I will seek to show how the belief that mankind is created in the image of God is Foundational to the Christian faith, and explain how this belief affects the way I interact with people within my chosen vocation. To begin, a person who has a Christian worldview perceives the world from a biblical standpoint. George Barna wrote in Think Like Jesus, “That having a Christian worldview means that you think like Jesus and practice your faith in every aspect of your life” (Barna, 2003). This is how we make sense of the world, through a Christian worldview and living this life style. We choose to have a Christian worldview. We choose to live a life like...
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...of the Christian Mind 16 October 2015 Christian Biblical Worldview Essay In older to understand the concept of a biblical worldview, we have to understand the definition of worldview itself. A worldview as a commitment to a basic view about reality. In other words, one can say that worldview are of an importance in the world we live in and it is something that humans cannot live without. A worldview is a set of assumptions and commitments to an emotional, ethical, and spiritual orientation. This means that it something that has to be presented to the world as a new idea of the world should be run according to the people. The interesting part about it is that it is something that can be expressed as a story or a set of logical presuppositions about what we believe. This means that we have the abilities to portray the following ideal according to how well we are able to understand them. This is really important for us because we need understanding of why we have to follow a worldview in order to live it unto God’s will. (Piper) So what exactly is the main function of a worldview? Some philosophers think that it is a built-in grid that filters information and arguments and puts a particular twist on what we consider to be facts or how we interpret the thing we perceive. That is something that fall within the lines of comprehension and knowledge of the world around us. It is an essential concept that we need in order to survive under a fallen world. Which brings...
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...Absract A worldview is the way an individual understands and processes the world and reality. Worldviews can be realized by answering seven questions. Most religions have a worldview that is unique to its belief system. This paper aims to compare the worldviews of Christianity and Buddhism, and their implications on health care. Important factors regarding care provided by those of other religions will be discussed. The common components to different religions, as well as the author’s personal views and new perspectives, will also be discussed. Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity America is known as a melting pot of cultures, and because of this, health care providers encounter patients and families from a multitude...
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...definition. For instance, the American Scientific Affiliation website, defines worldview as “a theory of the world, used for the living in the world.” (“What Is a Worldview?) On Focus On the Family website they define worldview as a framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world. (Tackett) According to Finding Your Worldview: Thinking Christianly about the World, they define worldview as, “the unifying perspective from which we organize our thinking about life, death, art, science, faith learning, work, money, values and morals. A worldview is our underlying philosophy of life.” (Gutierrez) What I take from both of those sources is the worldview is what your philosophy on life is. How you look at life, what defines your life and what you believe in. How would you deal with things on a daily basis? Worldview is dealing with making decisions in life. The Question of Origin can be answered in different ways. Naturalism is when the matter has always existed and with given enough time and chance, the end result is what is seen around today. Basically naturalists believe there is no existence of supernatural. Pantheism refers to viewing God and the universe as one. Theism is stating that everything existing, including human is because of God. Genesis 1:1 talks about God creating the heavens and the earth. PS 13:13-16 declares that God is his creator. Christian churches teach that there are three persons of the Godhead and they created the universe and mankind....
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...compass, ethics and spiritual affiliation make up our worldview as well. So many things can factor into how we interrupt life events or other people. How we are raised, what’s taught to us in school or at home, or belief systems. All of these impact us on a daily basis. Our decision-making skills often rely heavily on our worldview. When one thinks about theology and faith, in regard to Christianity especially--we understand that our worldview can sometimes be shared with others who believe in the same thing. There are 2.2 billion registered Christians worldwide, nearly a third of the world’s total population (6.9 billion). Lets say that half of the registered Christians are practicing Christians, and for the sake of this point lets assume that half of them try to uphold the teachings and practices of the religion. That would leave 1.1 billion people who in one-way or another share a worldview that is consistent with our own. Christians share several worldviews that are specific to our faith such as Heaven and Hell, God/Jesus/Holy Spirit, for some people knowing that others believe what they do or would approach a situation using a similar reasoning can be a comforting thing. When we think of the origin of how Christianity came about, I think of the book of Genesis. In the first chapter of the bible, it is said; “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.(Genesis 1:1) When we worship together with our church family on the weekend and during the week at bible...
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