This chart contains a grid for different philosophical anthropologies that answer the question of personhood.
Complete the following chart in the context of defining what it means to be human according to Christianity, Materialism, and your own Personal View. Refer to the assigned reading for explanation of characteristics listed on the left.
Christianity
Materialism
Personal View
Relational
A Person who is community oriented, can foster love, belonging and has purposeful meaning for their life (Shelly, 2006).
A Person with strained relationships, harbor jealousy, greed, prejudice and doubt. (Shelly, 2006).
A person who is family oriented, gives of themselves to their family and community.
Multidimensional
A human who has a combined body and soul and relates to god …show more content…
A human’s body is just a vehicle for their soul.
Sexual
Humans are sexual beings who are to nurture and care for their body and has a good self-image of themselves. (Shelly, 2006).
Humans who have sexual temptation by making poor sexual choices. Humans who are unfaithful to themselves and their partners. (Shelly, 2006).
A human who cherishes their sexuality and when has a sexual relationship is committed and respectful of their partner.
Moral
A Human who follows the ten commandments, can live by the boundaries that are set by god. Treat people as you would want to be treated. (Shelly, 2006).
A human who struggles with self-control, taking chances on split second decisions and disrespecting others. (Shelly, 2006). A Human who thinks, and respects others. Knowing right from wrong when making decisions.
Mortal
Humans are mortal but given eternal life through God. (Shelly, 2006).
A human who denies morality, seeking the foundation of youth. Cling to hope regarding death (Shelly, 2006).
Humans die but their spirit lives on through the mark they have made on the world and people they have touched within the