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Essay / Importance of Worldviews - 1803
Cosgrove describes a worldview as “a set of assumptions or beliefs about reality that affect the way we think and the way we live” (p. 19). A person's worldview has been shaped since the day they were born by family, friends, the media, and even strangers. Worldviews are important because they allow us to “develop a deep, comprehensive faith that will withstand the relentless tide of unbiblical ideas in our culture” (Tackett). Our actions also tend to mimic our beliefs: for example, if you believe there is life after death as Christians do, your priorities should reflect your dedication to following Christ and not being of this world ( John 15:19 NLT). As I learn more and more about worldviews in this course, particularly the Christian worldview, I have the opportunity to look back at what my worldview was and how she changed. Because I grew up in church and have been a Christian for as long as I can remember, I always thought I had a Christian worldview. However, after this class I realized that I didn't know some of the basic Christian foundations: I knew that God is the creator of all things and He is and that everything He has made is love . In the Church, I learned that God is loving, all-powerful, all-knowing, eternal, unchanging, holy, and all good things, which are similar to the characteristics Dr. Strobel discussed in class. My image of God has not changed much, but rather I have become more impressed, especially regarding the Trinity. My idea of what a person is, something that was created in the image of God but sinned, and what happens to humans when they die, the body will remain but the soul will spend eternity in heaven or hell, has not changed much either (Zukeran). After learning from Dr. Strobel...... middle of article ......MI: KregelPublications.Davis, K., & Clark, B. (2011). Kisses from Katie: A story of relentless love and redemption. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster. Strobel, K. (2013), Classroom Lectures, State University, Phoenix, Az. Strobel, L. (2000). The case for faith: a journalist investigates the most stubborn objections to Christianity. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House. Tackett, D. (nd). Why is a Christian worldview important? Retrieved from http://www.focusonthefamily.com/faith/christian_worldview/why_is_a_christian_worldview_important.aspxWilkens, S; Sanford, M. (2009). Hidden worldviews: eight cultural stories that shape our lives. Downers Grove, IL, InterVarsity Press. Zukeran, P. (n.d.). what happens after death? a Christian perspective. Retrieved from http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNsEoG/b.4224733/k.63A1/What_Happens_After_Death.htm