Basic Components of Worldview

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Be sure you answer both Part 1 and Part 2 of this assignment before submitting.

Part 1: Core Worldview Beliefs

Based on the basic components of worldview presented in Chapter 2 and the topic
overview, write a response to each of the six questions that form the basic components of your
own core worldview beliefs. Respond to the questions about your own beliefs in your own
words, and not necessarily what you think the Christian worldview believes. Keep this document
intact and only add your answers in the box under each question.

1. What is your belief about the nature of ultimate reality? Why?

Your answer in two to three sentences:

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2. What is your belief about the nature of the universe? Why?

Your answer in two to three sentences:

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3. What is your belief about human nature and the afterlife? Why?
Your answer in two to three sentences:

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4. What are the three worldview (atheism, pantheism, theism) beliefs about the nature of
knowledge? Which one best fits your belief? Why?
Your answer in two to three sentences:

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5. What is your basis for determining moral right from moral wrong? Why?
Your answer in two to three sentences:

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6. What is your belief about human purpose? Why?

Your answer in two to three sentences:

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Part 2: Evaluation
1. Your answers to the questions in Part 1 form the basis of your worldview. Now that you have
articulated your worldview, evaluate it according to the practical test described in Chapter 2
of the textbook and the topic overview. Which of the three worldviews most closely matches
your core beliefs as you answered in Part 1? Does your worldview pass the practical test for
livability? Why or why not? Provide a clear explanation of the workability and practical
value in the most important areas of life and experience.
Your answer in 200-300 words:

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2. Reflect on your current understanding of the Christian faith. In other words, what is the
essence of the Christian worldview? How does one become a Christian? Your response will
need to articulate your understanding of Christian beliefs and does not require you to believe
it.
Your answer in 200-300 words:

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