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What an individual or groups of individuals see the world through (a different lens or pair of glasses)
worldview
What are the three parts to a worldview?
Big story, basic beliefs and assumptions driven by what a person loves, and actions
Things that you believe but probably never think about
basic beliefs
What are worldviews called that are held by groups that result in group action?
culture
What tells about the world and carries powerful ideas that help to answer questions like where did we come from? what's wrong with the world? where are we all headed?
a big story
The three big points the Bible's story tells
Creation, Fall, Redemption
Explain the evolutionary story.
God is never mentioned. In the beginning, stuff just was. The bang expanded to become the universe. The story is still unfinished.
The two types of glasses people use to see the world through
evolutionary and Biblical
Through the evolutionary glasses, how are you and the world viewed?
a very advanced ape, programmed to seek your own happiness and to protect your group, and soon enough you will die.
Through the Biblical glasses, how are you and the world viewed?
made in the image of God, made to glorify God, salvation is provided through Jesus Christ, death is evil which is the last enemy
How does a person's big story relate to the way he looks at evidence?
a person will interpret the evidence based on the big story he believes
an idea that people believe without trying to prove, or without even caring to prove; an idea people don't know they have
assumption
Name some areas from your text where you can find assumptions.
on TV, at school, through technology, in society, and with God
what's actually wrong or right
morality
What is one assumption about God that the world makes?
It isn't possible for God to be a God of love and yet punish humans for their sins.
Where can you find good assumptions?
through cultures or anywhere
