Analysis of Worldview and Personal Worldview: Christianity's Role

This essay provides an analysis of worldview and personal worldview from a Christian perspective. It explores key concepts such as the role of God, the nature of spirituality, and ethical considerations within a clinical setting. The essay contrasts Christian views with postmodern relativism, particularly concerning issues like euthanasia. It also delves into the argument of scientism, discussing its limitations and providing arguments against it. Furthermore, the essay outlines the author's personal worldview, including beliefs about ultimate reality, the nature of the universe, the role of human beings, the concept of knowledge, ethics, and the purpose of existence, all framed within a Christian framework. References to relevant literature are also included.

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Question 1:
According to Christianity, God is the provider of all the things we possess that include
wisdom. Christian believes that God does exist as the Holy Spirit or in a different form since he
is the creator of the earth. While the Christian perspective of the nature of spirituality and ethics
is the best way to gain a perspective of the world, the relative idea of spirituality is truth-based
and requires extensive research (Veith 2018). In the clinical setting, according to the nursing
ethics, patients are required to provide with a dignity and respect while involving in the nursing
practice and the nursing professionals must ensure that the intervention they will provide to the
patient must promote respect and autonomy as they are human beings are created in the image of
the God (Potgieter and Van der Walt 2015).
On a different note, postmodern relativism suggested that there is no such as thing as
truth since it follows from the rejection of objective natural reality. Relativism suggested that
only human personal purpose exists. One of the most common instances of this argument
between the perspective of Christianity and the perspective of postmodern relativity is observed
in the case of euthanasia. In Christianity, euthanasia is considered as ethically wrong practice
since Christian consider murder is inhuman and it is a subjective idea that can be right or wrong
(McMahone, Locke and Roller 2015). On the other hand, relativism does not consider human
beings as special creatures rather consider the human being as other living organisms. Hence, it
does not consider euthanasia as ethically wrong practice since limited truth existed. Therefore,
the action that provides benefit to the human being cannot be considered as wrong.
Question 2:
The argument of scientism:

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As discussed by Peels (2018), scientism is defined as a promotion of science and it is
considered as the best objective means by which society is capable of determining normative and
epistemological values. In other words, scientism is based on the concept that knowledge is only
be acquired by practicing scientific actions. According to scientism, death is considered as the
end of life and there is no life that exists after death as there is no constructive evidence to
support life after death. Hence, scientism considers logical and experimental methods are
responsible for all the knowledge the individual possesses.
In this context, two major arguments against scientism are that nonscientific sources of belief do
not deliver knowledge since only natural science can deliver knowledge and by doing natural
science, scientists inevitably rely on the nonscientific source of belief (Peels 2018). Both of the
arguments highlighted that science is more of what we can see or appreciate physically rather
based on the non-scientific source of beliefs. Considering the previous example, it can be said
that some phenomenon is required to accept through faith rather than evaluate through scientific
evidence (Conradie et al. 2015). While reincarnation is highly supported by Christianity, many
scientists provide limited evidence against the reincarnation. Hence, on a concluding note it can
be said that while everything cannot be supported through evidence, nonscientific sources of
belief must not limit the ability to think and appreciate everything.
Question 3.
a) Ultimate reality:
In Christianity, God is considered as ultimate reality who is the creator of everything.
Hence, considering my perspective, god is an ultimate reality who gives us the freedom of living
an independent life where a human being is allowed to live their life according to their terms. At
this juncture, the bible suggested that heaven and the earth are the witnesses of our choice of

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either life or death. In my beliefs, there is a supernatural power that is controlling the universe
who is controlling every action around the globe (Albahari 2019). The human being cannot
appreciate and understand the ultimate reality or our existence without having strong faith in the
creator of the universe.
b) Nature of universe:
Christianity defines god as all of existence and god is the biggest conceivable existent.
Hence, the nature of the universe is associated with ultimate reality. The universe is an open
system where a lot of activities are carried out by human being and every activity is controlled
by the creator of the universe. Hence, the nature of the universe almost completely of dark
energy, dark matter, and ordinary matter (Nicolaidis et al. 2016). While the open nature of the
universe has given rise to the diverse belief which cannot exist in the closed world. In this case, it
can be said that the universe is made to accommodate all creatures’ such as water, gases, and
living organism.
c) Human being:
Considering my perception, the human being is considered as one of the most evolved
and intelligent species of the others compared to the other components or creators ft of the
ecosystem. Human beings are the species who can be distinguished from especially as
distinguished from other creatures. A human being is also a creature with unique mental and
cognitive development, has the power of articulate speech and has upright stances (Parsons
2017). The unique features of the human being are that they are the evolved species which can
use their cognitive features and critical thinking to create things. They are considered as an
image of god and considering their somatic condition, they are the universal form of being with

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power. Christianity also links the idea of a human being with evil. Hence, the human being has to
involve in the actions that reflect the creation of god.
d)Concept of knowledge:
Knowledge is considered as awareness or understanding of information that can be acquired
through experience, discovering, or learning from the academic resources. Knowledge can refer
to an abstract or practical understanding of the fact that is gathered from reliable resources since
gathering information from non-reliable resources can give rise to false knowledge which cannot
be trustworthy (Stehr 2017). However, in this context, expertise may vary depending on the
knowledge gathered by individuals from reliable resources.
e) Ethics:
Ethics or moral philosophy is a branch of philosophy that involves structuring, protecting
as well as proposing the concepts of right and wrong of activity or society. Ethics can be defined
as moral values which is not only considered as a guideline to live a peaceful and healthy life but
also what society expects from us (Melé 2017). In this context, a common ethical principle that is
followed by justice, no maleficence, beneficence, fidelity, accountability, autonomy, and
veracity. Considering my concept of ethics, it can be said that helping poor and unhealthy
individuals, involve in the activities which can promote the common good, involve in activities
that can promote equality and respect amongst individuals (Melé 2017). Doing activities that can
breach ethics is considered ethically wrong.
f) Purpose of your existence:
Everyone has a purpose for existence is to find out the reason for creation. Everyone had
different abilities and talents to explore the purpose in a different way. We all exist to serve a
purpose which includes serving god and following the pathway of god and obeying his

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commandments. God created us to be discipline all over the world and involve in the activities
which can promote goodness. While everyone has a purpose in life, my purpose in life is to
promote the common good and help individual to live a fortunate life and improve lifestyle. It
will improve public health and fulfill commend of god.

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Albahari, M., 2019. The Mystic and the Metaphysician: Clarifying the Role of Meditation in the
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McMahone, M., Locke, L.G. and Roller, R.H., 2015. Whose faith? Faith integration for
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Melé, D., 2017. Christianity and Business Ethics. Encyclopedia of Business and Professional
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Nicolaidis, E., Delli, E., Livanos, N., Tampakis, K., and Vlahakis, G. 2016. Science and
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Peels, R., 2018. The fundamental argument against scientism. Science Unlimited? The
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