Christian Worldview Essay Example

When looking into different worldviews, it is hard to pinpoint our own actual worldview. We have to look through so many different icons and it is still hard to pinpoint their actual worldview. It seems that many worldviews have such similar aspects. Notably, Mahatma Gandhi had a Buddhist worldview. He views Buddhism as cleansed Hinduism. His view on many subjects were very clear and he became a role model for mostly everyone that came in contact with him. He fought for India is known for his constant non-violent struggle against the British rule in India. Throughout this essay, we will discuss Mahatma Gandhi's take on a few subjects which include family, sexuality, and social issues and from there we will discuss whether or not I feel he is a good role model for myself. When comparing Gandhi's view on family and my view, there are huge similarities. Marriage to Gandhi was a natural thing that occurred in our lives. He believed strongly in the dignity of woman and how woman contributes to society. I too believe in women and a lot of times women do not get enough credit as they should. I feel that with family, it is a natural thing that happens to each and everyone of us. Family is what holds all the people in our lives that will be with us whether we like it or not. I feel that without family, there would not be such a strong sense of self and sense of belonging. In regards to sexuality, Gandhi had a more conservative view. This is understandable because in his time, sex was seen only between man and wife. If it was not between man and his wife, then it would be shamed and looked down upon. Sex was between a man and a woman. Gandhi believed that sexual relations should only be between a man and his wife within the context of marriage. I feel that in today's society, sexuality has so many different interpretations. In my opinion, I feel that any two persons can have sexual activities with each other as long as they practice safe sex. Further into sexuality, I