Introduction
Within health care, addressing the needs of patients has become more important than ever before. As medical practitioners interact with patients, it is important to remember that they are seeking treatment during a physically and emotionally devastating time. Importantly, practitioners who take time to consider and acknowledge their own worldview in life will be more prepared when they are faced with challenging moral and ethical choices. Although science and religion have become separated in society, it is important to remember that ever person has their own unique personal views. Although each person may not agree with the views of every individual they encounter, learning to listen, consider, and …show more content…
Within American society, the media constantly emphasizes products and ideas which claim to give the consumer everything they could ever want or need to be happy. This sense of consumerism seems to have left a well-defined longing for meaning and direction in life. In particular, spirituality appears to be more prevalent in many ways. The search for an idea or group to belong to that can fulfil the sense of longing left by time spent browsing the internet has become more relevant as time goes by. Enjoying a sense of connection with others through activities such as reading life-enhancing books, connecting outdoors, and sharing thoughts and feelings are all manifestations of spirituality that give meaning to life and encourage positive …show more content…
Discerning the difference between right and wrong is a skill which is developed over time as a Christian matures and becomes more aware of God’s plan for their life. Likewise, it is important to continually follow the ways of the Lord and spend time reading the Bible. By becoming familiar with the word of the Lord, things which are right and wrong become more evident.
What Is the Meaning of Human History? Human history depicts the interactions which have taken place on earth in the past. The accounts and records of the past allow mankind to learn from the mistakes of their fellow humans, while progressing in our current practices. For Christians, history is important because it allows us to compare the scenarios spoken of in the Bible with current events. This uncanny relationship allows a connection with God, realizing that He has been there since the beginning of time and will continue to be there for those who believe in Him.
Conclusion
Developing and living by a worldview provides the essential groundwork for ethical principles and analogous actions. The ideas which make up an individual’s worldview offers an all-inclusive perception of their surroundings. Even an apparently balanced worldview is subject to an individual’s false sense of truth and knowledge. For this reason, it is important to consider all aspects of the spirituality and worldview held by ourselves, and the patients we interact