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In this assignment you will summarize and analyze the essential elements of the Christian worldview and reflect on implications for your own worldview.

A. We all know that humans have a good side and a sinful side by nature. However through Christ we can redeem ourselves and live a new life in Him.

As we look back on history we can see that human beings have made great strides as well as suffered many setbacks in our development of fundamental doctrines and/or beliefs by which we live and view the world. These foundational beliefs have provided the framework for which all civilizations preserve, cooperate, and govern their way of life. Certainly throughout history, the spread of Christian theology and doctrine has been influential in establishing and developing a deeply rooted theistic and biblical worldview foundation; thus being the center of much debate. In light of the various views within Christian theology, we will focus specifically on doctrine that is foundational to the Christian

1.     Recognize that we can choose to act one way or another. (Given the simplicity of life in the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve were barely aware of this.)

Altogether, I have discussed the natural world, human identity, human relationship, and culture. All of these topics are touched on throughout Romans chapters 1-8. This essay has helped me better grasp that we are all on the same level and we all need to treat each other with the same love and respect that we show God because God created us in His image. As we all sin we all have God for our salvation just letting Him into our lives is what it takes to gain eternal life and not because we fear the bad things but because he deserves all of our

A proper assessment from a biblical-anthropological perspective needs to take into account the image of God as part of human nature. The three dimensions of the image of God (relational, structural and functional) form the core of human nature. Humans are relational beings with the structural capacity to relate to others and fulfill their purpose in this life. These three dimensions were damaged or affected after the Fall. As discussed previously, normality and pathology are connected with the sinful human condition.

2. It is necessary that the morality of humans be an agreed upon set of ethics.

As opposed to the humanist view where we are nothing more then an highly developed animal, the Bible teaches us

By acknowledging each individual’s status as a child of God, the damning effects of fear, deception, and hatred can be eradicated by the powerful love of Christ. For Thurman, the true spirit of Christian relationships rests in the ability to love one’s enemies. Although this specific teaching is not new or unique, its application to Christian relationships (especially between the “disinherited” and the “privileged”) is extremely pertinent. Enmity between two individuals or two groups of individuals causes a physical and spiritual disunion that obstructs the individual’s ability to experience the power of Christ. Therefore, I must resolve to always demonstrate an attitude of love toward my enemies in order to preserve the unity that is so vital to genuine spiritual experience. Ultimately, I found Howard Thurman’s theory on the “disinherited” to be both logically valid and extremely thought provoking. In truth, I experienced a deeper engagement with Thurman’s ideas than any other spiritual practitioner that I have explored thus far this semester. This study has caused me to reflect on my own status as a “privileged” individual, realize my need to identify with the “disinherited,” and remember to demonstrate love to my

In comparison to sermons of today, Sinners in the Hand of an Angry God can be debated and labeled controversy. Today’s society seeks a cookie cutter world, life, and society. Few desires seeking the truth or applying hard work. As though the world is to be served to them on a platter. Despite one’s personal views based on personal belief, Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God is one of the most popular sermons in America.

Have you ever thought about the stages of an adventure you have taken? Authors most likely cut adventure stories into three sections, or acts. Tolkien’s story of “The Hobbit” follows a similar path. Each act signifies the changes that take place in the story and if the main character has ventured into a new part of the world. Every act is split into around five sections that give the story more detail.

Other relevance worldviews about this teaching was that, treating each other with respect and dignity will help to foster unity among people and make people to live in harmony as God intended for us that He made in His own image should live. This teaching also encourages us to know how God instructed us to use our tongue. He said that, we should not use our tongue to say evil things to one another or curse, because we are His likeness and we not bad in His sight but good. (Genesis 1:31).

The human person has always perplexed the minds of many. How can one comprehend something that is so complex and unique compared to the other species in the world? Various groups have formed their own beliefs and thoughts about the human being and what one must strive to do and achieve in order to have dignity and to be successful. Society believes that science, reason, and past experiences are satisfactory guides for deciding the right or wrong in any situation. That man is only a combination of atoms and particles, created entirely by accident and without much meaning or intention. However the Catholic understanding of humans is vastly different than that of secular society. The Catholic church concludes

Hell and Back is most certainly not a horror film. It's far to heavy on the action adventure and comedy elements to classify as a horror film. Though it does pull slightly from the horror genre, but only for the aesthetics. I would have liked to see a stronger horror influence on Hell and Back and with its tone and pacing could have used it. That said, I had a great time with this adult comedy and I'm not kidding about the adult part. Because while the stop motion gives this film a child like charm, what's coming out of the characters mouths, while funny, not for children.

In both the old times and modern time of Christianity, one of the main controversial topics has surrounded one single word. Hell. Some people hear it and thing noting of it. Others shutter at the name. But everyone has questions about it, whether hell is real or a fable, eternal or temporary, physical or spiritual. Being in the Baptist community since birth, I have believed in a hell since I can remember because “to believe in God and not in hell is ultimately to disbelieve in the reality of human choices.” (Ross Douthat). My definition of hell comes straight from the Bible. That there will be “weeping and gnashing of teeth” (Mathew 13:42) and that God will say, “Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil