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Worldview is the manner in which an individual (or society) philosophy in regards to life and their environment. Each person, due to upbringing or life experiences, has a manner in which they interpret the environment around them. Due to these differences, every person’s perception of the world is different. While some worldviews may share common interests, none are the same. II. 1. The Question of Origin – The Christian Worldview of Origin speaks of the manner in which God created the earth and all that lives. This can be detailed in the book of Genesis 1:1:31 (ESV) â€Å"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. And God said, â€Å"Let there be light,† and there was light. And God saw that the light was good. However â€Å"Naturalism† assumes that God does not exist. Pantheists believe everything goes through a cycle of birth, life, death, and rebirth, until one reaches the state of Nirvana. Theism believe the only one God exist, and is usually personal and relates to all humankind in a very close way. The Bible says â€Å"In the beginning God created the heaven and earth. † (Genesis 1:1) 2. The Question of Identity- naturalism is ideas mankind is a product of evolutionary forces. They look to understand through scientific theory. Pantheists view all life to be sacred or spiritual in nature. Also, the teach of life cycles call â€Å"reincarnation. They believe good karma will have better outcome for future life to get to Nirvana. Bad karma being â€Å"reborn† into a lower life form. Theism view that mankind was created by God. Earth and animals were not to be worshipped, but responable to taking care of God’s creations. 3. The Question of Meaning/Purpose- â€Å"Why do we exist? † Pantheisms feel that mankind’s purpose is to end reincarnation so that mankind can get to the state of Nirvana. Naturalism view man’s meaning/purpose to be opened to many interpretation of how to leave a positive impact on others and the world around them. Theists believe that mankind knows God. Religion is man’s attempt to reach God. Christianity translate that the Bible is God’s plan to reach man. John 17:3 states â€Å"that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. † Basically having a personal relationship with God. 4. The Question of Morality- â€Å"What is meant by right and wrong? † Naturalism theory is what is right today maybe wrong tomorrow. It is from there on prospective or expressing emotions rather than state facts. Pantheisms views are God is everything and everything is God. Theists believe in the fall of Adam. Adam ate the forbidden fruit (Genesis 3). That when it was decided that mankind was in need of redemption. 5. The Question of Destiny- Is there life after death? Naturalist does not feel there is life after death, since death is final. †Only what one has done to impact the lives of other and the world† lives on. Pantheists want to end the cycle of reincarnation. Because the choices one has made through their life while on earth will effect there eternal state. Theists as well, focus on choices one has made. Which will impact there eternity. Christians believe either Heaven or Hell is where one will spend eternity. What happens after death depends on ones choices he or she makes and most important their relationship with God. Part Three: Biblical Worldviews Influence: Biblical worldviews influence they I think about, treat and speak to others on daily basis. Because you cannot treat people different, they believe different than you on some things. The way you speak to someone also influences the way they speak to you. So I have always believed to treat others the way you want to be treated. God made mankind for us to love thy brother and sister. Treating and interacting with the environment and non-human creations is the reasonability of mankind to respect for God’s creations. Cause he did make everything living and non-living. So to conclude I have always treated and respected God’s creations and reading the lessons I have a better outcome of why and what I should do. Dr. Lew Weider and Dr. Ben Gutierrez, Consider, 2011 Chuck Colson and Nancy Pearcey, How Now Shall We Live