Bwvw Study Guide
BWVW Study guide
Syncretism-
Pantheism- God and the world are the same thing. Ex. Eastern religions, Christian Science, The New Age movement, etc.
Theocentric- the existence/reality of God will be at the center of how a person analyzes. (theo-Greek word for God)
Theism- God exists, was the creator of the world, and is personally and intimately involved with His creation. God operates through natural law but can and does intervene in the affairs of mankind. Ex. Christianity, Judaism, Islam
Anthropocentric- From a man centered perspective. (anthro-man)
Worldview- It is the basis for your moral decision making. A set of presuppositions by which we order our lives and that determine our religious, ethical, and social beliefs, values and practices. ( A worldview is a se of presuppositions (assumptions which may be true, partially true or entirely false) which we hold (consciously or subconsciously, consistently or inconsistently) about the basic make-up of our world.” –James W. Sire The Universe Next Door
Pragmatism – A utilitarian belief that the end justifies the mean ex. The end justifies the means. Focus upon intentions rather than upon right and wrong. If “intentions” are good, it does not matter if what we are doing is wrong according to this viewpoint.
Subjectivism- There is no absolute truth. Ex (social application) “Everyone is entitled to their opinion.” Feelings become authoritative! Moral and social chaos ensues, for there are no absolutes of right and wrong.
Materialism- A tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual values. Ex. (social application) A society devoid of absolute Truth, and no spiritual anchor. Seeking satisfaction and meaning in possessions.
Hedonism- Defines pleasure and pain according to human condition. (social condition) Ex. Pursuit of pleasure, comfort, safety and security in human terms. All struggle and pain is defined as evil. Delayed gratification is
Syncretism-
Pantheism- God and the world are the same thing. Ex. Eastern religions, Christian Science, The New Age movement, etc.
Theocentric- the existence/reality of God will be at the center of how a person analyzes. (theo-Greek word for God)
Theism- God exists, was the creator of the world, and is personally and intimately involved with His creation. God operates through natural law but can and does intervene in the affairs of mankind. Ex. Christianity, Judaism, Islam
Anthropocentric- From a man centered perspective. (anthro-man)
Worldview- It is the basis for your moral decision making. A set of presuppositions by which we order our lives and that determine our religious, ethical, and social beliefs, values and practices. ( A worldview is a se of presuppositions (assumptions which may be true, partially true or entirely false) which we hold (consciously or subconsciously, consistently or inconsistently) about the basic make-up of our world.” –James W. Sire The Universe Next Door
Pragmatism – A utilitarian belief that the end justifies the mean ex. The end justifies the means. Focus upon intentions rather than upon right and wrong. If “intentions” are good, it does not matter if what we are doing is wrong according to this viewpoint.
Subjectivism- There is no absolute truth. Ex (social application) “Everyone is entitled to their opinion.” Feelings become authoritative! Moral and social chaos ensues, for there are no absolutes of right and wrong.
Materialism- A tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual values. Ex. (social application) A society devoid of absolute Truth, and no spiritual anchor. Seeking satisfaction and meaning in possessions.
Hedonism- Defines pleasure and pain according to human condition. (social condition) Ex. Pursuit of pleasure, comfort, safety and security in human terms. All struggle and pain is defined as evil. Delayed gratification is