...Spiritual healing within hospital environment “America’s hospitals have come under attack with shortage of nurses, healthcare providers increased number of patients seen daily: patients feel the impact with shorter physician visits or less attention by nurse, social workers and other healthcare providers. While healthcare providers may experience burn out, patients feeling alienated” (Puchalski& McSkimming,2006) . This has created a task driven work environment leaving out the emotional and spiritual aspect of the patient. At times placing the patient at risk, more and more often we are seeing sicker patient being discharged home earlier. With increased re admittance rates, adding increased burden on family and health system. This cycle causes frustration and increased nurse burn out, decreased compassion for patients, with in the health care system. There is obvious need to reassess the current hospital model and incorporating and more healing model “which would reintegrate spiritual awareness onto the role of each health care provider”(Dunn,2010) Hospital Environment Current hospital environment is cold sterile, nosey and not conducive to patient being able to rest. Upon admittance the patient many emotions including fear, anxiety, hopeless. If there is also a task driven work environment among staff that only contributes to those feeling of being lost and only being a patient number. It becomes the nurse’s responsibility to promote a healing unseen environment...
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...Personal Worldview Inventory Mary Beth F. Salwierz Grand Canyon University Personal Worldview Inventory The concept of spirituality is a part of the human experience and encompasses the search for meaning in life. It is a sense that there is a power greater than ourselves and it connects us to each other and other creatures. Spirituality is about seeking a meaningful connection with something bigger than yourself, which can result in positive emotions, such as peace, awe, contentment, gratitude, and acceptance ("Spirituality," n.d.). Philosophically the search for spirituality encompasses asking the questions “Who, what and why are we, what is my purpose and where did I come from?” ("Spirituality," n.d.). Some people seek the answers to these questions through their religion while others find them through art or nature. Sociology’s definition of spirituality is based on the study of relationships where people influence other people. Sociology describes spirituality as spiritual practices, rituals, and social morality of a group of people (Seaward, 2013, p. 34). Thus sociology would encompass the idea of religious pluralism. Religious pluralism is the concept that no one religion is the way to god. Rather it recognizes that there are religions other than Christianity that seek to commune with god ("Pluralism," n.d.). The ecumenical concept has only recently become part of western culture ("Pluralism," n.d.). People perceive their lives through the lens of their...
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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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...Obtaining a University Degree is Extremely Important In my essay, I argue that in my world view obtaining a university degree is extremely important. I will define the term “World View” according to Hobson, Samovar and Porter. I will also discuss the factors that have influenced my world view of education and learning such as a vast experience of financial services experience in the UK and Australia, and more recent journey into the social business media space. I will also touch on what is important to me in my worldview and why these factors have ignited my ambition in acquiring a university degree. Samovar and Porterribing, describe as Worldview as being an “overarching philosophy or conception of the world” (2004, 1) and Hobson supports this by defining it as “a set of beliefs that we hold through which we organise our understanding of ourselves and our understanding of others” (1996, 2). Both agree that it influences a person's perceptions, beliefs, and values. We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world. Gautama Siddharta A worldview is the paradigm of how people translate their meaning of their world; in other words, what we make of the world is our worldview. It is something taken for granted without having proof. A worldview is like a pair of reading glasses in that if you get the right prescription, your vision will be clear. However if the prescription is wrong; it could make your eyes worse...
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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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...result in a zero grade. Please type your answers below each question, except for the two matching questions. 1. List three analogies for worldview used in Chapter 1 of the textbook. Foundation of a Building, Lenses, Box top of a jigsaw puzzle. 2. List the various definitions and descriptions of worldview found in the textbook and lecture. Worldview is the parts of an overreaching vision of the world and for the world. Worldview is the fundamental cognitive orientation of an individual or society encompassing the entirety of the individual or society’s knowledge and point of view. a worldview is a foundational set of assumptions to which one commits that serves as a framework for understanding and interpreting reality and deeply shapes one’s behavior. 3. Match the following worldview terms - Atheism, Pantheism, Theism, and Deism - with the correct description below. a. Belief in a personal and relational God who created and sustains all that exists: Theism b. Belief in a God who created all things but is not relational or involved in the world: Deism c. Belief that “all is god” and a strong sense of...
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...the world which forms values and beliefs that people have. It is all of these gained attributes that directly relate to one’s sense of place because what they have done and experienced in a particular place, will create an attachment where they have learned their characteristics. This newfound attachment with a particular place has a purpose for the people who have connected with the area. Now that a sense of purpose has been established, the people in this area now can either make the decision to use the land for theirs for the taking or to do their part and protect it by living in harmony with the nature. It is the option of people...
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...Worldviews and Strengths My worldview can be summarized with one word; redemption. The world is in a fallen state, and my view is influenced heavily by the Jewish concept that God was going to redeem and restore the world to what is was. My views, then, extend from the idea that redemption is for all of God’s creation (even for the people who don’t deserve it). So my view stands against that of the reality that people make their own decisions based on what they feel is the best option at that very moment. It is in the moments when conflict occurs that I have to step back and realize that it is in the hands of God, but God has given me strengths in order to be an instrument of his design. The Strengths that were given to me are all cohesively-intertwined....
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...Ryan Twigge Toku tane Ko Kaysha Whakarau-Twigge toku ingoa Describing one’s identity is not an easy task. Having an opinion or position towards a culture and worldview is part of human nature (Ministry of Justice, 2001). As we develop, these views and positions we thought we were once in, can change and alter. In other words, as people adapt and learn, so too does their views (Houhamau, & Sibley, 2014). In this essay I will be describing my worldview and cultural positioning of when I was growing up and contrasting this to how I feel now. I will also discuss this in relation to things Māori and who changed or influenced these views. I will finally critically analyse my relationship of tangata whenua. My mihimihi does not just describe who I am and here I come from. It describes my identity, my own conception and expression of myself and my affiliations both culturally and physically. My mihimihi establishes the links I share and have. As a Māori, sharing my whakapapa it is about knowing yourself and knowing one’s identity (Korero Maori, n.d.). By knowing my identity it shows the links to where my cultural positioning and worldview might stand (Ministry of Justice, 2001: Tawhai, & Sharp, 2011). My positioning of the world and where I place my culture in terms of who I am as a person has ultimately influenced my worldviews around things Māori. As a child I grew up thinking that New...
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...Personal World View Mandi Longoria Grand Canyon University January 31, 2016 Personal World View Worldview defined how individuals view the world around them (Shelly & Miller, 2006). A few current worldviews are the Christian worldview, pluralism, scientism, and postmodernism. This paper will discuss spirituality and the aforementioned worldviews. Additionally, she will her Christina worldview will be evaluated using Sire’s seven basic worldview questions. Spirituality Every individual views spirituality differently. The personal opinion of the author is that spirituality is the relationship between God and myself. The bible states that God desires a relationship with his people (James 2:23). Merriam-Webster defines spirituality as a state of being in religion or attachment to religious values (Merriam-Webster, Inc, 2015). Preparing for this assignment, the author discussed spirituality with several co-workers. The overwhelming definition provided is a relationship with a higher religious being/power. Pluralism The occurrence where people from different walks of life co-existing, but continue to have their different traditions and beliefs is how pluralism is defined by Merriam-Webster (2015). Pluralism is based on individuals conversing with the intention to gain a better respect and understanding for differing beliefs (Eck, 2006). Individuals are not expected to agree with other’s beliefs or change their own personal identities (Eck, 2006). Everyone involved...
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...Worldview Essay Introduction I have struggled trying to discover my worldview this entire course because I have always thought of myself as a Christian even though I grew up Catholic. I believe that this course has taught me many different things and the most perplexing of all is that I now believe my worldview is most like Humanistic Naturalism and slightly neutral. In writing this paper I will address questions concerning religion, God, and morality using my opinions that support my conclusion to my own personal worldview. Worldview Assumptions Before this course started I assumed that it would be sort of like Sunday school and we would be learning about and reciting scriptures for seven weeks. I did not understand what a worldview was but assumed it was as simple as how I viewed the world. I assumed the course would be boring and very repetitive. In regards to religion I assumed that everybody who believed in God was Christian. I also assumed that most students’ views of God, the Bible and religion would be similar. My assumptions were not very accurate and I feel much more knowledgeable on the subject of worldviews and religion and the Bible now than I did at the beginning of this course. Who is God? Before this course I assumed people who believed in God believed the same thing about God but depending on who is asked the question, who is God we may get many different variations based off of people’s differing worldviews. For example, a Humanistic Naturalist may...
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...World view and Culture within Africana Studies Kimberly Grant Hunter College: Introduction to Africana Studies – 02 The definition of world view has various definitions depending on the subject it is being used in. They, however, basically have the same concept which is how people see or view the world around them. According to Carroll “worldview refers to the way in which a people make sense of their surroundings: make sense of life and of the universe” (Carroll, 2008). One’s world view often stem from life experiences. “A person may be educated or uneducated, liberal or conservative… but all people act and live in certain ways because they are guided by particular worldviews.” (Samples, 2007) This shows how universal world view is. It can also be based in one’s culture, per an anthropologist, can be described as “people’s way of life in terms of all the customs and institutions which distinguish it.” (Redfield,...
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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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...worshipers in the threating situation of sitting in a church filled with carbon-monoxide. The events of that occurrence lead the author to take a deeper look into integration. Entwistle goes on to explore the many challenges of the faith-based communities’ views and criticisms on the sciences and psychology. Entwistle poses one of the basic objections “Some people see Christianity only as a religious belief and psychology as a profession, with very little overlap between them.” (Entwistle, 2010, p.10). The author then goes on to state arguments against this belief as he further defines Christianity, philosophy, theology and psychology, allowing the reader to examine the differences and the likenesses between them. To further analyze, Entwistle states “The term integration suggests that it takes effort to find connection between psychology and theology because they have been dis-integrated, or torn asunder” (Entwistle, 2010, p. 16). Appealing to the reader to see the word ‘integration’ as both a noun and a verb. Initial opposition to integration is reflected in the story of Galileo’s verdict by the Roman Catholic Church. Entwistle provides further evidence of the relationship between faith and reason from many historical views and including (from Gaede) that ‘many major figures in the early development of modern sciences were Christians’ (Entwistle, 2010, p. 24). Which in turn lays the framework for the conversation of the sciences to have come from Christianity. In as much...
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...There is a strong relationship between the bible, theology and worldview. The bible is what informs us on how to do theology and one’s worldview. Reading scripture allows us to understand the will of God and perform theology. Performing theology is useless without the knowledge of scripture and hermeneutics. Many people express their own personal worldview, but they must know how to use the bible to sculpt their view of the world correctly though the eyes of a believer. The bible is perfect and without error; for one to do perfect theology one must use scripture and that will shape their worldview. All theological methods should start with the Word of God. According to 2 Timothy, all scripture is breathed out by God. Everything the bible says is through Him and one must not go against that. One must accept scripture as fully authoritative and that it is our source to understanding theology. Worldviews can have an effect on how one reads scripture and interprets it. People come from different cultures and church traditions that approach the Word of God differently. In order to perform this theology correctly it is important that one holds a high view of scripture. Through the study and reading of scripture, wisdom is gained. Martin Luther had three basic rules for studying theology. The first step is prayer, the second step is meditation, and the third step is suffering or experience. It is important that one prays to the Father; through prayer and meditation one progresses in their...
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