Personal Religious Beliefs

I never considered being religious as being strange or special in any kinds of way, or that I need to fit to this part of my identity. It was just part of my identity. A fact, which was obvious. When I grew up, I mostly encounter people, who were just like me, so people who were not religious could be the one who are strange and not the opposite. However, in my psychometry course, I was the only religious.

Adhering to your religious and personal beliefs in a society where there have been generational shifts in attitudes toward nonmarital sex is challenging. These changes in sexual attitudes and behaviors are connected to growing cultural individualism in the United States. When a culture places more importance on the desires of the self and less on social rules, more relaxed attitudes toward sexuality are the almost inevitable result. You are faced with the decision of conforming to a society where the acceptance of premarital sex is at an all time high. Yet, your religion and personal beliefs have shaped your moral compass, which makes it evident that you do not wish to stray away from your decision of abstaining from sex until marriage. In efforts to assist you in effectively communicating your desires to your girlfriend we will evaluate your relationship through key communication concepts such as: culture, Social Exchange Theory, Social Penetration Theory, listening, and Self-Discrepancy Theory. .

Humans make decisions many times a day, but what truly influences us to make the choices that we do? Are we controlled by our inherited traits and what we as people were born with, or does it have to do more with how one was raised in adolescence?

To what extent do your personal religious (or non-religious) beliefs about life impact your sense of business ethics and personal decision-making? Again my personal view about my beliefs in life should be fully involve to where it is the foundation of business ethics, and decision making. Those things need to reflect in what I claim to believe in.

That being said, I do not think that there is more than one way/religion to understanding absolute truth about God and the meaning of life.

“Where there is no guidance the people fall, but in abundance of counselors there is victory” Proverbs 11:14 (Dake’s Annontated Reference Bible). Everyone on this earth follows someone and as Christian leaders, we follow our Lord in all things. It is imperative that Christian leaders Council their employees so that they are able to grow and become honest and dependable members of their organization. Leaders come in many forms and use different styles of leadership but it is important that Christians use the Lords teachings, honesty, integrity, and rational thinking when leading others. This paper will elaborate on Clawson’s theory of Level I and level II leadership and whether Christian leaders to have a Christian worldview can use one

I believe in free will. I believe we have the ability to choose how to act. It may not always be easy. However, it is our choice.

Yes. I am baptized Greek Catholic. I have accepted my wife’s traditions because it is almost identical to my upbringing. I don’t have the time to participate in a scheduled religious community locally, due to my career in the Military.

The issue of moral and immoral decisions are something that challenges every person at various points of their life. A majority of the world’s population relies on their religion, and God to guide them in making those decisions. This however does set up an argument for the issue of being able to choose the right moral path based on intellect regardless of religion or belief in a God.

Leaders are meant to be selfless, humble, and loving, but at times when one gains, what they see as a position of authority, they begin to abuse that power and use it for selfish purposes. Yahweh as the great shepherd rules his sheep with a loving hand (Psalm 23) and Jesus – God in the flesh – is the “Good Shepherd” who lays down his life for his sheep.

Personally I think that people are forced to do somethings that they don't want to do. I know that people have forced others to join their personal religion and beliefs. I’ve been there, and I have lost friends from forcing of religion. People being forced into or out of social groups have caused loss of friends and sometimes even suicidal actions or thoughts.

One of the people with the biggest influences on my personal education philosophy is Paulo Freire. The major theme throughout his book, Pedagogy of the Oppressed, is how important it is for people to dialogue with one another (Freire, 1970). Dialogue, to Paulo Freire (1970), means acknowledging that both parties are human beings with equally valid life experiences, and both of whom are worthy of love and respect. His theory is not only a philosophy, but an action plan. I believe that he is right about how bad the 'Banking Model of Education' is for students (Freire, 1970). Instead of viewing students as empty vessels to be filled (Freire, 1970), I believe I should be encouraging their own interests. By learning from Freire's

Growing up in a southern baptist church is one of the major influences on my personal values. My great grandparents were the pastor and first lady. They were also two of the five founders of the church. No matter what I am doing or what life throws at me I revert back to my upbringing. I remember being so young learning the ten commandments and Psalms 23. I was taught at a very young age that Jesus is the son of God and he never sinned. It was etched into my head that I could be and should want to be like the son of God, without sin. I lived my life based on my Christian background until I was 17. I was a freshman at tech, I met a guy, and I sinned with him. I

Effective leadership approaches from a biblical perspective consist of God’s nature in his manifested character. Christian leaders are willing to pay the price to lead in Christ’s affliction. Paul said there is a price to pay in order to lead and Jesus reminded us, “Remember what I told you: 'A servant is not greater than his master. ' If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also” (John 15:20, New International Version). Christian leaders need core attributes of God’s styles and approaches, support and linkage from scriptures, and knowledge of his leadership models of truth for effective leadership. However, these perspectives will gave me a better appreciation and insight of who God is and who I can be with his guidance.

The New Testament leaders are an example of how church leaders of today should also behave and work[8]. They ought to be able to teach, guide the believers in the way of God and nurture their spiritual gifts. The New Testament leaders had to boldly defend the word of God in case of any false teaching. Basing on this New Testament leadership, it is important to make sure that any believer appointed to the leadership office has the laid down qualifications[9].