...Aloysius – Her dilemma was the challenge she faced when going against those in authority within the Catholic Faith. She knew that going up against Father Flynn with such an accusation would not be easily accepted by those in authority and it would be dismissed or “swept under the rug” so to speak. During the 1960’s the Catholic Church and its leaders were held in such high esteem, Nuns were not allowed to question the acts or views of their superiors. Therefore, she felt so strongly that Father Flynn was guilty and was determined to have him removed for the protection of the children and the church/school by any means necessary. She choose to pursue what she felt was the right thing to do, even if it meant doing wrong in the process. Sis James – Her dilemma was choosing between standing for what she believed in her heart to be right or allowing her judgment to be clouded by Sis Aloysius views. James also believed in establishing a relationship with her students in order to better understand their needs. Her worldview was an innocent and naive view of people. She chose to stand for her own convictions. Father Flynn – Flynn was faced with the dilemma of standing up against the accusations against Sis Aloysius accusations against him or bowing out. He knew there was no concrete evidence that she had against him, but did not want to take the chance of having this whole thing blow up in his face. He also had his reputation and the school’s reputation to consider, especially...
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...Worldviews are a very important part of society. They define what we believe and act as a filter for the way that we see the world. As Christians our worldview has always and will always be criticized, but it is important that we define our worldview so when it is questioned we can stand up and speak what we believe. I believe that our worldview is defined by four major categories that are as follows: the natural world, human identity, human relationships, and civilization. As Christians our worldview starts with Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” This verse is the basis for what we believe about the natural world. In continuing reading our worldview of the natural world grows in seeing that God created the earth and everything in it in seven days. When you tear down the basis of the natural world we see many different worldviews amongst people and scientist. Scientists have the Theory of Evolution and the Big Bang Theory and we as Christians have the Theory of Creation. These theories are all worldviews of different faiths and religions. Our faith is the main basis of our worldview without it we lose sight of who we are and our identity in Christ. In looking further our worldview of the natural world gets deeper as we see differences in things such as intelligent design. Overall the biblical worldview of the natural world is this: God created everything we know and see in a time period of seven days. It’s amazing to see no matter where you...
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...developing a Christian view of the world is not merely to evaluate and judge the world, but to change it," (Boa, 2004). Having a Christian worldview is hard enough in American but add in the entire world and it can be a little trickier. Thinking Christianly has a major impact on how someone would do business overseas, in a global economy. When it comes to a Christian worldview in a global economy there are numerous issues that can come up. Different countries and cultures have different things that they deem acceptable; however, when you are looking at it from a Christian standpoint you may have to handle things in a different manner. Just because something is acceptable or legal in the world does not make it acceptable to someone with a Christian worldview. John 17:17 says that, "The word is truth," so when one is looking for direction and guidance in any aspect of business he will always know that the word of God is truth that he can turn to. Although the field of business has many negative connotations with Christianity there are also positive ones. There are two main issues that this paper will address. The first issue, pollution, can be view negatively. The second issue, job opportunities, can be view positively. The first issue, Environmental issues play a key role in why some companies do business overseas. A lot of American based companies like to establish their productions in Mexico because of the lower environmental rules. Many third world countries do not have limitations...
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...international organisation, Multination Corporation, and terrorist groups are now all of what could more correctively be termed world politics. Different perspectives on the international relations naturally generate debates. In 1930’s realist and idealist argued over the nature of the international politics and the possibility of the peaceful change and the Marxist critics (Paul and Mark, 1987:1-3). International Relations According to Johari (2009:1-39) the international relations are the study of the political and social interaction of state, non-state and individuals. In the recent years the increasing interaction among these actors, coupled with advances in informational technology and the spread of human rights, have raised many new questions for international relations scholars, practitioners, and students. International relations as a discipline is chiefly concerned with what state do on the world stage and in turn, how their actions affect other states, correspondingly states are a common unit of analysis in theories of international relation, many analysis focus on states and their interactions to explain observed patterns of world politics. The state is fundamental to neorealism and neoliberal institutionalism, international relations is largely about states, it enables us to conclude that the changing relations among the nation-state of the world many range from cooperation on the one side to conflict on the opposite side with the intermediary level of limitedcooperation...
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...it. It shapes our view of and for the world. Everyone has a worldview. The question is not whether one has a worldview, but which worldview one has. This article shows the biblical worldviews in the modern world. Modern worldviews have their roots in the kingdoms of the darkness. These views have a high potential of totally destroying us. The social issue that we will discuss is abortion Coming up with a biblical worldview on abortion includes reading the Bible and talking with a pastor about the Christian stance on this matter. God wishes that all life is blessed and honored. This is because He created it all. Making personal decisions on the choice whether...
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...Ryan Twigge Toku tane Ko Kaysha Whakarau-Twigge toku ingoa Describing one’s identity is not an easy task. Having an opinion or position towards a culture and worldview is part of human nature (Ministry of Justice, 2001). As we develop, these views and positions we thought we were once in, can change and alter. In other words, as people adapt and learn, so too does their views (Houhamau, & Sibley, 2014). In this essay I will be describing my worldview and cultural positioning of when I was growing up and contrasting this to how I feel now. I will also discuss this in relation to things Māori and who changed or influenced these views. I will finally critically analyse my relationship of tangata whenua. My mihimihi does not just describe who I am and here I come from. It describes my identity, my own conception and expression of myself and my affiliations both culturally and physically. My mihimihi establishes the links I share and have. As a Māori, sharing my whakapapa it is about knowing yourself and knowing one’s identity (Korero Maori, n.d.). By knowing my identity it shows the links to where my cultural positioning and worldview might stand (Ministry of Justice, 2001: Tawhai, & Sharp, 2011). My positioning of the world and where I place my culture in terms of who I am as a person has ultimately influenced my worldviews around things Māori. As a child I grew up thinking that New...
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...forces such as my family; my world views; and the various persona, rational, communal, gender and ethnic identities that combine to make me who I am. Furthermore, this report highlights relevant literature pertinent intercultural communications and in support of my cultural identity, and critically summarises the main findings. To begin, I am a 26-year-old female, nvestigate and describe your own cultural identity. Describe your profile - Age group Gender Class Ethnic background Deep Structures (family context) – 500 words In this section you need to discuss how your cultural identity has been shaped by key structural forces such as your own family. For most people, family is one of the strongest forces of cultural identify. Try to identify how specific family members have influenced your identity. In doing so you need to discuss how your family functions in terms of: Gender roles Individualism and collectivism Age groupings Social skills, traditions and customs Rather than just describing your family, you need to discuss your ideas about the role of family in society and how families function in terms of perpetuating beliefs. In this respect, some of the most interesting discussion will come from instances where people might disagree with their family’s beliefs on key matters. If this is the case, you need to be able to identify and analyse where these alternative perspectives might come from. World views (how do you see the world?) – 500 words In this...
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...Obtaining a University Degree is Extremely Important In my essay, I argue that in my world view obtaining a university degree is extremely important. I will define the term “World View” according to Hobson, Samovar and Porter. I will also discuss the factors that have influenced my world view of education and learning such as a vast experience of financial services experience in the UK and Australia, and more recent journey into the social business media space. I will also touch on what is important to me in my worldview and why these factors have ignited my ambition in acquiring a university degree. Samovar and Porterribing, describe as Worldview as being an “overarching philosophy or conception of the world” (2004, 1) and Hobson supports this by defining it as “a set of beliefs that we hold through which we organise our understanding of ourselves and our understanding of others” (1996, 2). Both agree that it influences a person's perceptions, beliefs, and values. We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world. Gautama Siddharta A worldview is the paradigm of how people translate their meaning of their world; in other words, what we make of the world is our worldview. It is something taken for granted without having proof. A worldview is like a pair of reading glasses in that if you get the right prescription, your vision will be clear. However if the prescription is wrong; it could make your eyes worse...
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...From birth, toddler, child, through adolescence and into adulthood you grow and experience the world. You witness relationships, you catalogue, and you distinguish and start to take a broad view about what you perceive. These experiences, memories and learnt ideas are what form your concept of a worldview. My worldview is that we are all products of our environment. My beliefs and attitudes have resulted from the process through which my education and learning has been obtained. The beliefs and attitudes that I have grown up with, to do with my education and learning, has been because of my parents and how I was raised. My experience of being raised in a military environment, living and travelling all over Australia and overseas, has also very much shaped and broadened my worldview. Every person has a different way of seeing and understanding the world. Hobson (1996) defines a worldview as ‘the primary conceptual framework within which our beliefs, values, attitudes and assumptions about ourselves and others are held’. This interpretation and view can be constructed by many things, parents, close family and the culture, religion and community we live in. So then, a worldview can be personally internal, but be shaped by external manipulations? I relate this to education and learning in the school system where a teacher is the external manipulator who absolutely influences a person’s way of being educated and their learning, and therefore, their worldview. Only some of my educational...
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...understanding the true meaning behind the idea. Little did I know, I had already established my worldview. The textbook encyclopedia for this course defines a world view as such, “the framework of beliefs by which a person views the world around him”. As a Christian, when I see this definition, I think of a worldview as what I believe as a Christian and how I choose to define or live my life as a whole. The big questions, “How was the world created?” or “where do we all come from?” are common topics that many people have a specific worldview on. As a Christian, I use the bible as my filter and form my beliefs in this matter based on what scripture says. The very first words of the bible in Genesis 1:1 speak a truth that many scientists and people of the world cannot or simply refuse to comprehend. God create the heavens and the earth. It is such a simple phrase yet it says so much about God and his power. Genesis 2:7 instructs us that man was created from the dust of the earth. Proving we are not revolutionized monkeys, as many would have us believe. Closely tied to the origin of humanity is its identity. As a Christian I value myself as a human because I know I am special. This is so because I, along with all humanity, was created in God’s image, as it is said in Genesis 1:27. I also know my place in this world because of Genesis 1:27. I am not an animal, nor am I equal with them, because God has placed humanity over all living things so that humans would care for them...
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...Weltanschauung) 1. The overall perspective from which one sees and interprets the world. www.thefreedictionary.com 2. A comprehensive view of the world and human life. wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn 3. A collection of beliefs about life and the universe held by an individual or a group. www.answers.com/topic/worldview 4. The way that someone sees and understands world events, especially in relation to their religious or political beliefs and ideas. www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/world-view They way someone preserves the world, life or My World View is a forever changing outlook on life and the world around me. Through my years of life, through the observation of the world around me, discussions with others I have come in contact with and my own thoughts and actions. I have developed my own view of what this life means, why we are here. Also who put us here, and what happens when we pass from this world. Does an omniscient being takes us to heaven or not. I do think that we all do have a purpose in life, but I don’t think it is necessarily something that we are aware of. We may not even know when we fulfill our life purpose, and it is also possible that we may have more than one purpose, and that the creator somehow gets us to the right place at the right time if we are living our lives in the right way. I think we get one chance at this life, and when we die, we leave this world. Eventually we go to heaven, but we first have to receive closure for...
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...definition of worldview itself. A worldview as a commitment to a basic view about reality. In other words, one can say that worldview are of an importance in the world we live in and it is something that humans cannot live without. A worldview is a set of assumptions and commitments to an emotional, ethical, and spiritual orientation. This means that it something that has to be presented to the world as a new idea of the world should be run according to the people. The interesting part about it is that it is something that can be expressed as a story or a set of logical presuppositions about what we believe. This means that we have the abilities to portray the following ideal according to how well we are able to understand them. This is really important for us because we need understanding of why we have to follow a worldview in order to live it unto God’s will. (Piper) So what exactly is the main function of a worldview? Some philosophers think that it is a built-in grid that filters information and arguments and puts a particular twist on what we consider to be facts or how we interpret the thing we perceive. That is something that fall within the lines of comprehension and knowledge of the world around us. It is an essential concept that we need in order to survive under a fallen world. Which brings up a very good question? How can we even bother follow a worldview if we live in such an unholy world? The answer to that is quite simple. It is important to follow simply...
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...Connection with natural environment and higher realm. * Mason Durie’s Tapawha model, spirituality/wairua is one of the components that keeps a person balanced Question 1 There is more than one way to view the world. Maori have a holistic view. See difference between western and Maori worldview. Maori see as collective. Western = individualistic/ rigid. Different values. Finding common ground between two world views in order to move forward. Lectures 4 5 10 and readings. Intro and conclusion, logical and coherence form beg to end One group – Maori, write about their worldview Western worldview Compare and contrast How impact on Maori development – national development in NZ. Question 2 Education poverty crime health domestics violence statistics. Initiatives that are rising – plans and addressing these inequalities Lecture 10 and 11 Initiatives – rise of maori initiavtives, what are they. Discuss some plans put in place Why are these still happening, ow does Kaupapa Maori approach help Question 3 Week 12 Intro state that spirituality is important Briefly Define explain what is spirituality Dev Link Explain Maori dev and link to spirituality Importance of spirituality to M, ind, and Pac Dev Question 4 Disagree – only western point of view. Intergrate Maori and westernize worldviews for development. Week 9 Disagree Why disagree, SEE. One paragraph for...
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...result in a zero grade. Please type your answers below each question, except for the two matching questions. 1. List three analogies for worldview used in Chapter 1 of the textbook. Foundation of a Building, Lenses, Box top of a jigsaw puzzle. 2. List the various definitions and descriptions of worldview found in the textbook and lecture. Worldview is the parts of an overreaching vision of the world and for the world. Worldview is the fundamental cognitive orientation of an individual or society encompassing the entirety of the individual or society’s knowledge and point of view. a worldview is a foundational set of assumptions to which one commits that serves as a framework for understanding and interpreting reality and deeply shapes one’s behavior. 3. Match the following worldview terms - Atheism, Pantheism, Theism, and Deism - with the correct description below. a. Belief in a personal and relational God who created and sustains all that exists: Theism b. Belief in a God who created all things but is not relational or involved in the world: Deism c. Belief that “all is god” and a strong sense of...
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...bible, theology and worldview. The bible is what informs us on how to do theology and one’s worldview. Reading scripture allows us to understand the will of God and perform theology. Performing theology is useless without the knowledge of scripture and hermeneutics. Many people express their own personal worldview, but they must know how to use the bible to sculpt their view of the world correctly though the eyes of a believer. The bible is perfect and without error; for one to do perfect theology one must use scripture and that will shape their worldview. All theological methods should start with the Word of God. According to 2 Timothy, all scripture is breathed out by God. Everything the bible says is through Him and one must not go against that. One must accept scripture as fully authoritative and that it is our source to understanding theology. Worldviews can have an effect on how one reads scripture and interprets it. People come from different cultures and church traditions that approach the Word of God differently. In order to perform this theology correctly it is important that one holds a high view of scripture. Through the study and reading of scripture, wisdom is gained. Martin Luther had three basic rules for studying theology. The first step is prayer, the second step is meditation, and the third step is suffering or experience. It is important that one prays to the Father; through prayer and meditation one progresses in their relationship with Him. Also, suffering...
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