God created the heavens and the earth as stated in the first chapter, first verse of the book of Genesis, found in the Old Testament. Genesis 1:27 also states that we as human beings, were created in God’s own likeness by him. We as Christian people are fully devoted the to the origin explanation found in Genesis and a few other books of the bible. Identity is a tough subject for many people as we have been given this earthly body as one identity, and our soul could be considered another identity. Christians, in order to move on to Heaven, need to make the two as one while keeping in the image of God.
Worldview Assignment Frank Freeling Apol 104 November 11, 2013 A worldview is how a person views life and the world as a whole. The viewing of the world depends on how that person’s vision of their own personal life experiences. A person tries to make sense of life and comprehend the world around them. Sometimes, viewing things for your self can bring clarity and at other times it can distort things. A worldview may contain topics such as history, religion and politics etc… When articulating the Biblical/Christian worldview for the question of origin, it states that God created the heavens and earth.
However, He is also immanent, in that He cares for His creation, enough to reveal Himself to mankind. The God of Christian theism is distinct from the God of deism in that God is not merely the Being who created the universe, but is
(Exodus 20:3 You shall have no other Gods me.) I would answer the Teleological question by saying, “We are the Kingdom of God, and because we belong to God’s Kingdom we have purpose and destiny on my life. Since God has purpose on our lives that means he has a plan. Jeremiah 29:11 states, “I know the thoughts I think towards you thoughts of good and not of evil to give you an expected
II. Some of you might be surprised by the answer. III. Religion in America is foundationally built, evolving to fit our current needs, and valued in everyday life.  Transition: The real question is: how spiritual are we and has our definition of spirituality changed?
By knowing these differences one can provide better care. This paper will examine and compare Christianity and Muslim worldviews according to Sire’s Worldview Questions, explain spiritual aspects and critical components of healing, important patient factors and what was learned. Questions James Sire defined worldview as “commitment, a fundamental orientation of the heart, that can be expressed as a story or in a set of presuppositions which we hold about the basic constitution of reality, and that provides the foundation on which we live and move and have our being” (Shelly & Miller 2006 p.34). According to Sire, seven questions are answered to understand one’s worldview. What is prime reality?
Worldview Assignment Part One: What is a worldview? A worldview is the essence of our being, the very core of who we are in relation to our emotions, desires, and the decisions we make. It also helps us determine how we see the world around us and the events that happen in it (Weider and Gutierrez 59). Part Two – One: The Question of Origin The biblical/Christian Worldview believes that mankind, the universe and everything in it was created by God, with humans being created from God’s image. They also believe that all members of the Trinity “played a role in creation of the universe and mankind” (Weider and Gutierrez 65).
The key beliefs within Christianity are; the belief in one God, the Trinity, the Holy Church and Jesus Christ, which are all stated within the Nicene Creed. Key beliefs are learnt from the sacred texts and guide adherents with the ethics, giving direction in life and offers to answer questions that humanity poses. For example, the belief in Jesus Christ and salvation allows Christians to understand the purpose in life and idea of life after death. Coleman (2006) states, “Christianity teaches that there is life after death, and that divine judgement will result in eternal reward or punishment…”(p. 81). Till this day, Catholics believe in the concept that impure souls may go to purgatory to be cleansed suggesting that the belief is living.
I have a better understanding of life’s purpose, its meaning, and the characteristics of my Lord. We have been given the guide book that helps us walk through life while avoiding the pitfalls of Satan. By educating myself, I can strengthn my faith as well. Works Cited COSGROVE, M. P. (2006). Foundations of Christian Thought.
Religion and Spirituality: Synthesis Joetta Willis Northcentral University A strong area of interest for me is the incorporation of religion/spirituality into mental health treatment. As a licensed psychotherapist, it is my desire to provide the most efficacious treatment possible for my clients. As a practicing Christian, I am cognizant of the significance of religious spirituality in the lives of many Americans. “Despite the diversity of religious beliefs and traditions in the United States, one fact is difficult to overlook: individuals in this country are religious”, (Weisman de Mamani, Tuchman and Duarte, 2010, p. 348). There is a growing interest in this topic, and therefore, sufficient research has been conducted and literature is available.