...(Strobel, Pg 9). I start with this quote because I feel it describes how I feel about my worldview. I feel that I’m Christian, but I am always questioning my religion. Whether or not to believe everything that is told to me. I do believe that God is real and that there is a heaven, but I have this feeling that there is more to it. I believe that I am Christian, because I was raised Christian by my parents. It was the right thing to do, follow my parents’ beliefs. I feel that my worldview is what defines a person and where they stand in life and religion. I believe God is our creator and is our spiritual being. He is the man we pray to; he is the one that created us in his image. I also believe that as a human we will all die at some point, and once we die we would go to heaven. The path to heaven is not easy but with the help of your church and your faith with God we can all get there. I believe that everything that was created in our universe is real and materialist, it was done by God. He made everything real so we could live off the land. I also believe that the nature of it all is real and not an illusion or a dream. I believe all of this is true, because everything I have been taught; has also been backed up with legitimate facts to prove it to be true. My parents as well believe that this is true, and I believe and trust them. I was taught to have open eyes, and what I have learned is that religion and science are pretty similar. They both have to believe in there 'theories';...
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...1. I believe that creationism is somewhat hard to believe. Creationism rejects evolution which is something that I definitely do not reject. I believe that there had to be some point in time where everything began. However, I am not sure what happened or what was created at the beginning. I just do not think that humans just showed up as the way that humans are now and did not evolve from anything. That, to me, just sounds ridiculous. 2. I am definitely a believer in evolution over creationism. I think that the scientific information to back up evolution is too strong to deny. I think the people who do deny evolution are either too stubborn or too naïve and ignorant to believe in it. I definitely believe that there was something that happened at some point in time which helped apes learn certain things that they were unable to learn beforehand which then led to the evolution of humans. 3. I am somewhat torn in the middle on whether or not all species came from one single organism. I think it is definitely possible. However, I think it would make more sense to same certain types came from a single organism. Birds, bats, and certain insects are an example. They have flying abilities with wings which could show that they came from a certain organism. It might just be that they evolved and adapted in different ways which could explain humans with apes and monkeys. 4. I think that being an active Catholic can affect the way you view everything if you let it. As for me, I think...
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...is necessary to get through difficult times throughout my life. Knowledge is the key to understanding Gods word. Having ethics will help me when I am communicating with others whether it is in school, business or my personal life. In a world full of different cultures and races, ethics are an important part of communicating and understanding others. My comparison between Naturalism and Christianity is that Naturalist believes that there is no supernatural, only material and matter. They also believe they control their own destiny and that God has nothing to do with it. The Christian view is that everything we do is influenced by God and that everything we do is influenced by God. Christians also believe there is more to life than matter and materialism. My comparison between Secular Humanist and Christianity is that Secular Humanist believes that God doesn’t exist. My Christian worldview believes that God is the highest entity. Secular Humanist believes that people are basically good, and that they should feel good about themselves regardless of their behavior. My Christian worldview believes that man has a sinful nature and tends to do evil things. The Secular Humanist also believes that a man is a highly evolved animal; sexual gratification is not to be denied as long as it does not hurt anybody. My Christian worldview believes that sex is a gift from God that when we use it as God intended,...
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...is extremely hard for me to understand their faith and what they believe in. I was born into a Catholic family and was baptized and confirmed, but I am not practicing at all. I actually did not even believe in the Catholic faith when I was confirmed, which I know was bad at the time but I continued with the sacrament for my family. Although I do not practice any faith, I associate myself with the Catholic Church because I believe it is easier that way and it keeps my family happy. What is really weird is that when I learn about other faiths that do not have the same thoughts or beliefs as the Catholic faith, I become very angry at that faith. I do not understand why I become angry at other religions besides Catholicism when I do not even believe in the Catholic faith. My boyfriend’s family is Lutheran and they are extremely religious. We sometimes have talks about our different faith backgrounds but when we do talk about it, I immediately put up a wall and do not even care what they say. There are a ton of things about the Lutheran faith that I do not like believe in or like. The first, and most important, problem I have with the Lutheran faith is that they believe in scripture alone. I strongly believe that traditions are necessary for any religion because I believe they lay the foundation for a religion. Without tradition, nothing would be passed down from generations that symbolize that faith. I believe that the Bible is written of oral stories and at that time, oral...
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...Worldview Essay Many people go about their lives believing and practicing different religions. These beliefs usually develop through how an individual interprets or perceives reality, also known as a worldview. Everyone may not follow a certain religion or believe in the same God or a God at all, but everyone has a set of views and beliefs about the universe and life in general that they live their life by. Whether it is conscious or subconscious, everyone possesses a worldview. A Christian worldview is a more specific belief system that consists of many aspects. It is a view that mediates from our understanding and experiences of the world and I believe that my worldview generally matches up to that of a Christian worldview, but has its differences. Christians generally believe that God is the center and origin of all things, he is self-defining and he created everyone for a specific purpose. For one, I do believe in God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. I am also a follower of the Christian faith. However, I am still young and trying to discover different aspects of myself and how I see and interpret the world. Since I am still experiencing the world and seeing different aspects of it daily, my worldview is constantly changing. What I perceive as my worldview has its similarities and differences from a Christian worldview. For example, there are two views to the development of the universe. One is that the universe was an accident and just happened through what is known as the...
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...Social Science Perspectives 1/20/12 Do We Run the World or do the Gods? In the book Ishmael by Daniel Quinn I think that there could be multiple thesi and it all depends on how you see or take in what Quinn is saying. The thesis that I believe Quinn develops in this novel is that there are two types of people or living beings in the world there are those who think they run the world and there are those who think the gods run the world. Quinn states that there are two types of people or living beings there are takers and there are leavers. Leavers are a being that believe that the gods run the world. They believe that if they are hungry the gods will give them what they need either by sending wild game or by sprouting vegetation. The takers are a being that believe that they run the world and that they were created to run the world. They don’t want to put the fate of their lives into the god’s hands; they want to be in control. So let’s say that the takers are hungry instead of putting their fate into the gods supplying them with food like the leavers, the takers will grow their own food so that they can have what they want, as much as they want and save as much as they want and don’t have to rely on the gods. He constructs this thesis by looking back at the past history of the world and some of the events that took place and are still taking place. He starts by talking about how for centuries there have been stories of how the takers have been fighting the leavers, Cain...
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...mortality is a largely recognized aspect of being a human. However anything with life, whether it is a plant, animal, man or other, is mortal and has a beginning and an end. So while mortality is something that is found in all humans, it is not exclusively a human quality. We need nourishment to grow and live, but again, so do most other things that have life. We are physically similar, meaning that while there are differences among us, we are all the same species; just as any other species is similar to others in their own species. However, I would consider these qualities as nature, not just human nature. Human nature I believe is something that goes beyond our physiological side. Before I present my argument, I must first define human nature. According to the Oxford Dictionary, human nature is the general psychological characteristics, feelings, and behavioral traits of humankind, regarded as shared by all humans. In this essay I will argue that we can only acknowledge a very limited part of human nature. I believe that all other characteristics that people attribute to human nature can be neither confirmed nor denied to be a part of true human nature. I believe the two core constituents of human nature are free will and individuality and that all other traits associated with human nature lack sufficiency...
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...Associate Level Material Critical Analysis Forms Fill out one form for each source. |Source 1 Title and Citation: | |Health Care Reform Is a Disaster for All Americans | |Ferrara, Peter. "Health Care Reform Is a Disaster for All Americans." The Uninsured. Ed. Debra A. Miller. Detroit: Greenhaven | |Press, 2011. Current Controversies. Rpt. from "The Right Prescription: The Obamacare Disaster." American Spectator (18 Aug. | |2010). Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 15 Jan. 2013. | | | | | | | |1 |Identify the principal issue presented by the |Obamacare will be declining the standard of living for Americans by | | |source. |increasing the cost of health insurance, increasing the amount of money | | | |middle class citizens pay to taxes, and diminishing the acceptance of | | | |Medicare...
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...Chapter 2 What is your self orientation? Before doing this survey I believe I a balanced x and y manager. I try to see the good in every employee and believe people have their own way of doing things. Sometimes you need to handle certain employees different ways to get them to work properly and correctly in a timely manner. After doing the survey I was not very surprised it gave me a score inbetween both x and y of a 22 and 23. I believe that was because I am a very understanding person i try to see the best way in satisfying employees as well as customers. This will show me how to deal with customers and my employees from here on. Chapter 3 Chapter 3 survey was about morals and ethical actions. As a person I believe for every action there is a opposite reaction. With the choices you make you need to ensure that they are morally and ethically right for people and or a company. If you hurt a person with a decision that should not be done. After doing the survey I believe it came out to what I expected. I am a understanding person I try to do the best for other people and the company. Sometimes I will make poor judgement calls but over all as a person and employee I try to think of my actions and make the right decision for both parties. Chapter 4 The chapter 4 assessment is going to cover the globe aspects. I believe strongly in having set guidelines and keeping out future generation in check. Yes we have to be generous and so on but you also need to keep things in...
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...Dare To Believe, Then Command “Verily, verily, I say unto you; He that believeth on Me, the works that I do shall he do also: and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto My Father. And whatsoever ye shall ask in My name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in My name, I will do it.” John 14:12-14. Jesus is speaking here, and the Spirit of God can take these words of His and make them real to us. “He that believeth on Me… greater works than these shall he do.” What a word! Is it true? If you want the truth, where will you get it? “Thy word is truth,” Christ said to the Father. When you take up God’s Word you get the truth. God is not the author of confusion or error, but He sends forth His light and truth to lead us into His holy habitation, where we receive a revelation of the truth like unto the noon day in all its clearness. The Word of God works effectually in us as we believe it. It changes us and brings us into new fellowship with the Father, with the Son, and with the Holy Spirit, into a holy communion, into an unwavering faith, into a mighty assurance, and it will make us partakers of the very nature and likeness of God as we receive His great and exceeding precious promises and believe them. Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. Faith is the operative power. We read that Christ opened the understanding of His disciples, and He will open up our understanding and our hearts and will...
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...are you going to do after high school? That is always the basic question that every high school senior is asked. But, the sad thing is, most of them have no idea. Many think that if students were to start preparing for their future after high school while they are still in grade school, or middle school, then they will be more ready. On the other hand, others think that if you start preparing too early for college, then you may result in a burnout, and then not even want to go to college. I believe that starting while you're in middle school, would be the best option for three main reasons. I believe that it will help students stay on track with their grades, I believe that it will give students the motivation for after high school, and I believe that the students will be less stressed when it does come to their senior year. To begin, I believe that if students start preparing for college earlier than high school than it will help them get better grades overall. I speak from experience, because if I would have started preparing and knowing what I needed to have in order to get into the colleges I wanted, I wouldn't have messed around with...
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...Islam are the two largest religions worldwide and the most contrasted amongst theologians. In the holistic approach to health care acceptance of spiritual beliefs without bias is mandated of all employees. Acceptance and respect of an individual’s belief system and the rituals required aids in the healing process. Healthcare providers need to address key components of any faith in an open and compassionate manner to promote comfort and healing in all individuals. Respect for how an individual believes, the way they choose to allow growth in their belief system and how an individual chooses to maintain their spirituality are important aspects of the holistic approach to health care delivery Until June 8, 2008 my exposure to any religion had been forced by my parents or used as a way to get out of difficult or unwanted circumstances. On June 8, 2008, I had the first true and lasting heart conversion in my life. The journey since this time has been up and down with many trials and unwanted circumstances and the knowing that the Lord is with me to walk me through. Faith and spirituality are different from religion in my mind and I believe that the Lord meant for them to be different. Religion, to me, is legalistic rituals with rules that tell you what you should and should not do to get to heaven without any power to carry them out. Faith and spirituality go hand in hand and enables individuals to seek the power to live a victorious life in Christ Jesus in this present...
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...Running head: THIS I DO BELIEVE ASSIGNMENT 5 EXPLORATORY ESSAY: THIS I DO BELIEVE KIM CARTER ENGLISH COMPOSTION PROFESSOR JANET WILLMAN NOVEMBER 07, 2011 THIS I DO BELIEVE This I do believe Some people have many different things or beliefs that they focus on to maintain and live by during challenging times in their lives. I have established a belief that gets me through challenging times in my life. “I can do all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens me” (Philippian 4:13, King James Bible). As a single parent, battling with Breast Cancer, and going back to college, this I will do through Christ Jesus my strength and redeemer. As a single parent, years of raising two children by me were very difficult. There were not many times I had no time to carry out the many tasks that a good parent was required to do, nor did I have the strength. I was working night shift for twelve hours, coming home making sure that my children were prepared for the school day, figuring out what the meal would be when they returned home from school, doing house work and paying bills; all of this had to be done before I could get some rest. At some point I had no choice but to call on the name of Jesus Christ for strength to carry on. Without any hesitation I knew that “I can do all things through Jesus Christ who strengthens me”. The years have traveled on by; I am still depending on Jesus Christ for strength. A time had come in my life when the enemy had attacked my body...
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...parties, I would classify myself as a conservative Democrat. When it comes to social issues, I tend to take a more liberal stance, but I have very conservative views on the economy. In general, Democrats are more open to change and are more in favor of a larger federal government while Republicans are more in favor of the morals of the founding fathers and prefer a smaller federal government to larger state governments. According to “On The Issues”, Democrats believe in focusing on public schooling while Republicans believe in a wide variety of options and choices. Liberals favor college tuition to qualify for a tax deductible as well as making preschools affordable to everyone. They believe that in order to achieve excellence in schools, we must provide safe and modern classrooms with the most up-to-date technology. Eighth grade computer literacy and the mastering of basics before high school graduation are also more liberal views. Not only do Democrats wish to ride achievement gaps between races, the also want to provide “life-long education” meaning that trade schools and higher education are available to a person throughout their entire life. Democrats also believe that schools should teach students good values to create productive character as well as providing students who have been expelled an opportunity to attend a “second-chance school”. While I agree with all of these liberal opinions, I do not believe in creating new schools, as do liberals. Instead, I want to see...
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...People’s dependence on welfare is a prevalent problem in today’s society. Many believe that the cost of welfare spending is far too high. Those people look down upon others that are on welfare and make assumptions that are often times false. The common thought about woman on welfare is that they are lazy. It is said that these ladies have babies without thinking, become approved for welfare, and then the same happens to their children in the future. It is seen as an ongoing cycle. I believe that in order for one to make a judgment about who can and cant be on welfare, one needs to asses the families living condition and circumstances. Some things that should be considered while doing this involve seeing how many children the family has, the mother’s income, and if there is a father figure bringing money into the home. After considering all of the different factors, then I believe that’s when one should decide how much welfare a family should receive. In the reading it states that a common family on welfare will spend an average of 213 dollars for housing, 262 dollars for food, 336 dollars for other things, and 64 dollars for non-essential items. This all adds up when there’s only one small income coming in from month to month. A single mother would have quite a hard time paying for all of these things right out of her pocket, so that’s why the state and government came up with welfare benefit plans. These plans consist of AFDC, food stamps, SSI, and ELTC. These plans help those...
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