Same Practices: What Are Worldviews?

“What is a worldview? A worldview comprises one 's collection of presuppositions, convictions and values from which a person tries to understand and make sense out of the world and life. A worldview is a conceptual scheme by which we consciously or unconsciously place or fit everything we believe and by which we interpret and judge reality. A worldview is, first of all, an explanation and interpretation of the world and second, an application of this view to life.” (Dr. John MacArthur, May 2006).

Throughout this class we have discussed the different worldviews that an individual may have. This class has taught me that a worldview is how an individual understands the world and their place in it. “A worldview consist of what a person believes to be real and true, what a person values, how a person makes decisions, and what forms a person’s desires, longings, and goals” (Fuller, Lecture One). An individual’s worldview is the motivating force behind their every emotion, decision, and action. A worldview is what helps an individual make sense of life and this world. A worldview will provide answers for many different questions in life. A few of the questions that a worldview helps answer are questions of origin, human dilemma, hope, and destiny.

world−what it is, why it is and how it operates. Within a person’s mind [a worldview]

This course has impacted me tremendously. Many pre-conceived notions of missions and methodology of fulfilling the Great commission have changed. The Great Commission, found in Matthew 28:16-20 contain Jesus’ final words to His disciples. He told them, “Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Before taking this course, I never understood the concept of the “nations” being people groups. I always thought of them as geo-political divisions. I can actually perceive many different people groups in my neighborhood, and now understand that even though they live in America, they do not relate the same way as other Americans. This is due to their cultural and ethnical background among other

A worldview is the foundation on which you build your understanding of the world. The worldview of each individual person represents their interpretation of the world, what is true, and what is ethical. These beliefs affect everyone in their lifestyle choices and their aptitude of society. When building a foundation for your worldview, the book of Genesis provides ample facts regarding the natural world, human identity, human relationships, and civilization.

A worldview is a person’s core beliefs. It comprises of “one's collection of presuppositions, convictions and values from which a person tries to understand and make sense out of the world and life” (MacArthur, 2006). Weider and Gutierrez (2011), sums up worldview as “1. A personal philosophy of life 2. A framework a person brings to decision making 3. A filter or lens which a person uses to interpret life and the world around them”. (p. 51). Essentially, a worldview is a combination of what worldly individuals believe to be true that ultimately becomes the driving force behind every emotion, decision and action.

Everyone in the entire world has a worldview, whether they are aware of it or not. Worldview is defined as the scope that an individual sees the world through that helps them make sense of it. It is how we perceive the world around us, and how we as intelligent beings can ultimately begin to understand why we are here, where exactly are we, and is there a purpose for us to be here. As humans we crave to know these answers, and the concept of worldview sheds light on exactly why. Believe it or not understanding worldview can bring us closer to answering these questions, and it can ultimately lead you to accomplishing anything you set your mind to.

Orthodox Christians believe in a triune, personal God. God is both transcendent and immanent. Meaning, He exists independent of His creation and exerts full sovereignty over it but that He is also omnipresent and entirely involved in His world.

A worldview is a system of beliefs that we model our lives after. It is how we perceive the world and others around us (Rusbult, n.d.). A person’s worldview is affected by how he/she is raised, his/her culture, his/her living situation (Rusbult, n.d.). A person’s parents and upbringing plays an important part in how that person interacts with others and thinks. A world view is like wearing colored glasses (Gutierrez, 2014). The way we see things, or perceive things, is based on the color of the glasses we are wearing. Where did we get these colored glasses? We obtain our “worldview glasses” from our parents, our culture, our friends, the media, and our religious beliefs. (109 words)

I believe that understanding different worldviews can make debate and discussion more productive. Many people have different opinions and ideas on subjects. I believe that peers, family, and social norms can have a major influence on worldviews. While one person’s opinion might be different than your own, it does not mean they are uneducated. It is important that a person has a clear understanding.

Over the last two hundred years, America has been a haven for multiple religious faiths. But as students enter college, they develop three different worldviews: religious, spiritual, but not religious, and secular. Along with these worldviews, some students may identify themselves as “nones” (atheists, agonists, and those unaffiliated with a religion). There are several causes for the rise of “nones” and decrease in religious faith. In conclusion, the different worldviews of college students and the increase of “nones” in the U.S. population will continue to change based on society’s views and beliefs.

A worldview can be defined as one’s perspective of life and the events that occur. A worldview is how one describes the world around them. Worldviews can differ in a multitude of different ways. Different worldviews value and seek different things. Some worldviews value intelligence while others value servitude. All civilizations have worldviews and these worldviews affect these civilizations in contrasting ways. Some worldviews shape the civilizations culture and values. In many of the early civilizations worldviews took center stage in everything the civilization did.

This week we read about Worldviews, this is described as the way in which people interpret reality and events surrounding them. They can include images of themselves and how they see themselves in relation to the world. Worldviews are the way a culture is oriented towards humanity and deal with different topics such as: What is the purpose of life? What happens when we die? Why are we here on earth? Is there life after death? There are so many unanswered questions when it comes to worldviews that man is always trying to answer.

One’s worldview can be defined in many different ways due to differences in how people live their lives, interact with others and how people learn. The idea of worldview should also be including one’s experiences, beliefs, and values. In childhood, one is taught how to properly behave in situations by their guardians which, then, allows a person to develop a sense of character and principles to live by. These characteristics that one develops over time become engrained into their personality and have an impact on the decisions made in their lives. Events that occur in the world, whether good or bad, help shape a person’s worldview. As a person grows older they sit back and contemplate the different choices they made and the different paths

Sustainable development is defined as “Development that meets the needs of the present generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” (IISD, par. 1 ).