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Griffin's Standpoint Theory

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The standpoint theory is simple it's how you feel about things from your own perspective effecting your worldview. Griffin states " A place from which to critically view the world around us (Griffin, pg.444)." The standpoint theory is all about one viewpoint or position when it comes to our worldview or perspective. The standpoint theory has to do with our beliefs because it is our beliefs that give us the ethics and morals to view our standpoint. The theory increases self understanding in our relationship to God because our views are what shape our love that we have for God and our beliefs. Our standpoint on our religion is what shapes how we see others situations. As Griffin states" for example, those in captivity have a decidedly different

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