My Worldview: The God Of Abraham

For every individual there exists a unique formation of assumptions as to how the universe functions in relation to one’s self, known as a worldview. Redfield defines worldview as “the way we see ourselves in relation to all else.” and “[the] organization of ideas that answers to a man with the questions: ‘Where am I? Among what do I move? What are my relations to these things?” I approve of Redfield’s definition only adding an emphasis that one’s worldview is nurtured by the culture and society to which one belongs. Hesselgrave says that “people are born and reared ‘into’ culture.” and that “cultural reality becomes their reality over a period of time.” As one spends time among a culture, the culture slowly persuades an individual to the truth

I believe that this divine being is the God of Abraham, known in Scripture as Yahweh. I acquired this aspect of my worldview by being raised in an Evangelical-Christian home. I attended three church services a week, gained my elementary and high school education through a private Christian school, and was heavily involved within Christian ministry. My entire childhood and adolescence was surrounded by Christian beliefs, causing my actions to be shaped by the recognition of intelligent design and planned purpose, i.e. that man exists for the glory of

This belief is also Christian based, but has a more personal inception as my personality leans toward gentleness and compassion. I believe in peace and tranquility, ever striving to attain these attributes in my own life and within my society. I desire a world filled with love and laughter, as everyone considers one another as they make decisions. Things like killing, hatred, and selfishness are repulsive to my central being. The worldview I have described is common among the Christian religion, but I believe that my personal worldview is distinct in its’ odd mix of liberal acceptance. Having been raised in a high-wealth and intellectual society, I tend to appreciate the sciences and their role in discovering the way in which God created the universe. It is not a problem for me to believe in a non-literal interpretation of Genesis, allowing science offer glimpses into the origins of