What is Worldview? - Definition from WhatIs.com

Part One: Definition of Worldview 

A worldview is the set of fundamental beliefs that inform how an individual or group perceives the world and relates with it. Most worldviews are dominated by answers to pertinent questions such as the source of life, what happens after death, and the meaning of right and wrong. Although it is not a basic necessity of a worldview, most worldviews are also dominated by a supernatural force such as a god or set of gods. However, a worldview can also be a philosophy, a set of principles, a set of ethics or norms (Bourne, Crossfield & Nicholas, 2017). Life’s choices are often influenced by their respective worldviews. 

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Part II: 

Question 1: Origin of the Universe 

Based on the Christian worldview, the origin of the universe is outlined in Genesis 1: 1 and John 1:1 both of which indicate that God created the heavens and the earth in the beginning. After God created the heavens and the earth, He then populated it with flora and fauna hence creating a need for a steward (Rhoads, 2019). Humans were then created as the stewards according to Genesis 1:26 which also indicates that man was created in the image of God. Humanity then came about when God created the first couple and ordered them to be fruitful and multiply according to Genesis 1:16 

Question 2: Identity 

Humans are definitively more important than other human beings based on the story of creation although the issue is sometimes the subject of theological debate. Genesis 1:26 indicates that God made man in his own image while Genesis 2:7 talks of God breathing his own breath to make man, to some extent, godlike. However, Ecclesiastes 3:19 seems to create an alternative argument that the fate of humans and animals is similar. 

Question 3: Meaning/Purpose of Humans 

There are a number of scriptures in the bible that define the purpose of humans in the world, including the stewardship concept defined in the segment above. Further, Ephesians 2:10 defines the purpose of man as doing good deeds, for example, charity. On the other hand, Psalm 57:2 as read together with Jeremiah 1:5 takes the perspective that God has a specific purpose for each and every person in the world. When the two ideas above are combined, man’s purpose in the world is doing good deeds specifically as directed by God. 

Question 4: Morality 

Morality can be defined as the general rules upon which right and wrong are based (Lammers et al, 2015). In the Christian worldview, morality is defined under two general principles based on the first and second testaments. Under the Old Testament, morality is based on strict adherence to the Ten Commandments as outlined in Exodus 20:1-17 then expounded in the book of Deuteronomy. In the New Testament, morality is based on the concept of love as outlined in Mathew 22: 37 & 39 which speaks about total love to God and loving neighbors as much as the self. Doing right is thus acting in a manner that demonstrates love for God and love for others contemporaneously. 

Question 5: Destiny 

What happens after death is one of the fundamental concepts of the Christian worldview based specifically on the belief in life after death (Stott, 2017). So important is the concept of resurrection that Apostle Paul argues in 1 Corinthians 15:14 that without resurrection the gospel has no meaning. On a more practical perspective Revelation 20:12 presents the hypothesis that after death, there shall be a resurrection and a day of judgment. All the dead will appear before God for judgment based on whether or not their names appear in the book of life. The Godly will be rewarded while the wicked will be damned to hades. 

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Part III: 

Question one: Hot to Treat others on a daily basis 

Based on the greatest commandment of love as outlined in Mathew 22: 37 & 39, how I treatment others on a daily basis must reflect a combination of love for God and love for fellow humans. We must treat one another in the same way that we would want to be treated, but taking care not to offend God in the process. 

Question Two: Voting in Elections 

The Bible provides elaborate instructions on what kind of a leader should be placed in charge of a Christian community. Among the most elaborate portions of scripture is Proverbs Chapter 16. According to this scripture, a Christian should base the choice of the leader to vote for based on qualities such as uprightness, taking heed to counsel, integrity and godliness. 

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References 

Bourne, P. A., Crossfield, D., & Nicholas, V. (2017). A Christian approach to philosophy.  International Journal of Humanities & Social Science: Insights & Transformations [ISSN: 2581-3587 (online)] ,  2 (1) 

Lammers, J., Galinsky, A. D., Dubois, D., & Rucker, D. D. (2015). Power and morality.  Current Opinion in Psychology ,  6 , 15-19. 

Rhoads, D. (2019). Stewardship of creation. Retrieved from https://www.webofcreation.org/archive-of-resources/505-stewardship-of-creation 

Stott, J. R. (2017).  Basic Christianity . Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing.