Worldview: ten Commandments and God

Yvette Gross 11/9/2012 Apol 104-D11LUO As per the definition open in the dictionary to define Worldview, it is as follows. The overall perspective from which one sees and interprets the world. A collection of beliefs about life and the universe held by individual or a group. This represents the theory which I use to understand, perceive this world. It helps me to function according to the norm. Therefore, I fit nicely in with the status quo and non ruffle every feathers. Or so they believe. PART 2 The Biblical/ Christian worldview of Origin, Identity, Purpose, Morality, and Destiny. 1. The forefront of origin-Where do we come from? How did we come into make upence? Christian believes that god created earth, the heavens and everything in it out of his own will. Christian believe that mankind was created by the one and only sovereign divinity (Genesis 127). The bible states that the process in which God created Adam and evening (Genesis 27-8, 23). Adam was created from the dust off the ground and Eve from Adam. God who made the world and all things in it, since he is cleric of heaven and earth (Acts 1724-25). Therefore, we all are created by God. 2. The question of Identity-Who am I? What does it mean to be a serviceman? Are universe more important than animals? Christians worldview teaches that God created man (Genesis127). We were created in Gods own image. We were given responsibility over the earth and rulers over animals (Genesis 126-28). Since we were created in Gods image, we are separate from animals and are given the right over animals (Genesis 128). We were known to God before our births. 3. The question of meaning/ Purpose- Why do I exist? The original purpose of the first mans creation was when Adam rebelled against God. Men and women discovered themselves to exist in order to know God, to do his will, to glorify him, and to enjoy him forever (1 Corinthians 1312). Why do I exist? We are here because God created men and women to inhab it it (Genesis 126-28 27). Also, our purpose is to know Christ, to allow him access to our lives, and to develop a personal relationship with him (John 173). We are to shaft other Christian believers. 4. The question of Morality- What is meant by right and wrong? and How should I live? The basis in which we differentiate between right and wrong is our noesis of Gods law. This knowledge comes from two sources revelation and conscience. The bible says that God wrote his law on our hearts (Romatns 215). This is conscience.God gave a commandment to Adam and Eve in the garden. He gave ten commandments down to two essential commandments- love God and love your neighbor (Exodus 20). All of these represent Gods revelation of his law. 5. The question of Destiny- Is there life after death What will happen to me when I die? Christians believe in two eternal states for all human beings paradise or Hell. Heaven and Hell are both eternally places where people exit in the presence and bless ing of God in Heaven (Revelation 21) or in a state of separation from God, being punished in Hell( Revelation 20 11-15) (weirder and Gutierrez pg65).A new heaven and a new earth will come. But the day of the lord will come as a thief in the night , in which the heavens will shine away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat both the earth and the works that are in it will be burnt up (Peter 2 310). Our salvation is a gift to any of us who wants to receive it. Part 3- How might/ should biblical worldview influence the way? A major worldview of mine is to do unto others as you would like done unto you. This is an important factor which I am cognitive of most days. Therefore, when addressing others it is important that I claim my words wisely.There are times it may be difficult and I need to be on a time out, however, this too shall pass. All creation are to be treated with respect, dignity without regard to their religious convictions, race or creed, and t heir social status. In the political/voting arena, my choice for any accompaniment candidate is, does he/she represent me? Do they represent my views? Will their worldview blend or shatter mine? Shall my family, friends and loved ones be represented as wellhead? Furthermore, shall this candidates worldviews affect my life in a positive or negative manner?If any of these questions are received as Nay, thus my support is withdrawn. An aunt of mine warns me to turn off the water faucets. It is a bad habit of mine to let the water flow freely as I do other things in the kitchen or house. She further warns that this is wasting water and goes on to explain drought. to me. Her warnings have awakened a new meet for the environment my children and I live in. No longer does the water flow freely. I am becoming aware of my carbon footprint being left wing on this earth. Therefore, lights are turned off, no littering or polluting our waters.The aerosol can has become an enemy within my h ousehold for it is weakening our ozone layers. A future move will be established in the same vein as my choice of political candidates. How will it affect my livelihood? Is there a award attached. How will my medical needs be met? Will they respect my choice of religions and give me the religious holidays off? The main objective here is, Do non ruffle my feathers. Meaning, do not step on how I view the world. Do not insist I adopt your belief system that does not agree with mine. However, I shall respect your worldview.