Worldview: ten Commandments and God

Yvette Gross 11/9/2012 Apol 104-D11LUO As per the definition found in the vocabulary to define Worldview, it is as follows. The overall side from which one sees and interprets the world. A collection of dogmas nearly life and the universe held by respective(prenominal) or a group. This bets the theory which I use to understand, perceive this world. It helps me to function check to the norm. Therefore, I fit nicely in with the status quo and non fluff some(prenominal) feathers. Or so they believe. PART 2 The Biblical/ Christian worldview of Origin, Identity, Purpose, Morality, and Destiny. 1. The incertitude of origin-Where do we come from? How did we come into exis ecstasyce? Christian believes that deity created earth, the heavens and everything in it push through of his own volition. Christian believe that world was created by the one and only crowned head divinity (Genesis 127). The create-and-take states that the move in which beau ideal created go and even (Genesis 27-8, 23). Adam was created from the dust off-key the ground and Eve from Adam. matinee idol who do the world and all things in it, since he is lord of heaven and earth (Acts 1724-25). Therefore, we all be created by God. 2. The question of Identity-Who am I? What does it mean to be a human? Are earth more important than animals? Christians worldview teaches that God created man (Genesis127). We were created in Gods own image. We were given duty over the earth and rulers over animals (Genesis 126-28). Since we were created in Gods image, we ar separate from animals and are given the cover over animals (Genesis 128). We were have it awayn to God before our births. 3. The question of meaning/ Purpose- wherefore do I exist? The pilot program purpose of the first mans creation was when Adam rebelled against God. Men and women observed themselves to exist in order to know God, to do his will, to glorify him, and to enjoy him incessantly (1 Corinthians 1312). Why do I exist? We are here because God created men and women to inhabit it (Genesis 126-28 27). Also, our purpose is to know Christ, to allow him get at to our lives, and to develop a personal blood with him (John 173). We are to venerate former(a) Christian believers. 4. The question of Morality- What is meant by decent and wrong? and How should I live? The tooshie in which we differentiate between justifiedly and wrong is our knowledge of Gods law. This knowledge comes from 2 sources manifestation and conscience. The bible says that God wrote his law on our paddy wagon (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). exclusively of these represent Gods revelation of his law. 5. The question of Destiny- Is there life aft(prenominal) death What will happen to me when I die? Christians believe in two eternal states for all human bes heaven or Hell. Heaven and Hell are twain eternally places where people perish in the presence and blessing 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 modern heaven and a new earth will come. But the sidereal day of the lord will come as a thief in the shadow , in which the heavens will so long 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 burned up (Peter 2 310). Our salvation is a gift to any of us who wants to foregather it. Part 3- How might/ should biblical worldview act upon the way? A major worldview of tap is to do unto others as you would like through with(p) unto you. This is an important factor which I am cognitive of most days. Therefore, when addressing others it is important that I choose my words wisely.There are measure it may be difficult and I need to be on a time out, ho wever, this too shall pass. All military man are to be treated with respect, arrogance without regard to their religious convictions, race or creed, and their social status. In the political/suffrage arena, my choice for any particular prognosis is, does he/she represent me? Do they represent my views? Will their worldview blend or sever tap? Shall my family, friends and loved ones be delineated as well? Furthermore, shall this candidates worldviews hazard my life in a positive or negative appearance?If any of these questions are received as Nay, then my support is withdrawn. An aunt of mine warns me to turn off the weewee 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 change a new concern for the milieu my children and I live in. No overnight does the water flow freely. I am becoming aware of my carbon tr ace being left on this earth. Therefore, lights are turned off, no littering or polluting our waters.The thermobaric bomb can has become an enemy inside my household for it is weakening our ozone layers. A upcoming career will be effected in the same vein as my choice of political candidates. How will it affect my livelihood? Is there a premium attached. How will my medical needs be met? Will they respect my choice of religions and give me the religious holidays off? The main object glass here is, Do not 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.