Personal World Views: Course Analysis

The course has focused on different world views, and how our understanding of God impacts our understanding of, and interaction with, the world around us. This paper takes a look two of my personal world views, asking what I believe to be true, why I believe it to be true, and how that truth impacts my daily life.

What do I believe to be true?

There are three primary things I believe to be true. The first is that God is the creator of the universe. I believe that He created the heavens and the earth, that He set the stars in motion, carved out the seas and the mountains. I also believe that He created me with intention, precision, and great care. I believe He created humanity and set them in paradise. I believe God created me with specific

This is solidified for me by the thoughtful argument and careful research of Dinesh D'Souza. In his third debate with Christopher Hitchens, D'Souza states that “the order and logic of the universe proves intelligent design” and does not leave any room for a chaotic, random explosion as so many believe (Hitchens & D'Souza, 2008). D’Souza points out that humans have been searching for something greater than themselves from the beginning of time. According to an online reference database, as of 2014 there are an estimated 4,200 religions in the world ("Reference.com," 2014). These religions are proof of humanity’s deep awareness of a higher power, and our deep need for authority, protection, clarity, and are a primary way for humans to make sense of the

I love others by seeking to view others the way Christ views them: as imperfect humans who are perfectly loved. I believe every person was created in the image of God and therefore I am to treat them with dignity and kindness. For me specifically I am called follow the instructions in Isaiah 58, to “do away with the yoke of oppression, with the pointing finger and malicious talk, 10 and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed” (Isaiah 58:9-10, NIV). For me this is put into effect by spending time listening to young women in my church who need friendship, mentorship, and prayer. This is one of the things God has gifted me in, and brings my soul such joy. Part of loving others can be a challenge and not nearly as fun. For me that can come into effect when interacting with my father. He was always an angry man and has taken advantage of myself and my younger siblings. To love him is not to be a doormat but rather to be kind and respectful, and to pray fervently for his redemption. Part of that is to love my siblings by setting a Godly example for them. I do this by avoiding bitterness and hateful anger toward our father, while maintaining a healthy distance from him emotionally. I am imperfect nad learning how to do this better, but with the grace and help of my heavenly Father, I can show His love to