CWV Quiz 1

List the various definitions and descriptions of worldview found in the textbook and lecture

- A worldview is a foundational set of assumptions to which one commits that serves as a framework for understanding and interpreting reality and deeply shapes one's behavior. - A set of assumptions or beliefs about reality that affect how we think and how we live. - The comprehensive perspective from which we interpret all of reality. - Worldviews are composed of assumptions that form something like a foundation for every individual. - A worldview is composed of assumptions to which a person commits.

When discussing worldviews, what is the difference between an open system and a closed system?

- An open system says that there is a spiritual force outside of social interaction while a closed system says there is no outside force.

Briefly describe the three worldview tests.

- Coherence test: a worldview test that examines the internal consistency and rational coherence of worldview assumptions. - Correspondence test: a worldview test that examines a worldview's ability to provide a cogent explanation of reality. - Practical test: a worldview test that examines a worldview's workability and practical value in the most important areas of life and experience.

What is the difference between private and shared worldviews?

- Private worldview is an individual's personal view of the world that is shaped by that individual's life story, experience, social and cultural context, and relationships. - Shared worldviews refers to a set of foundational assumptions that groups of individuals hold in common.

According to chapter 1 in the textbook and Lecture 1, which worldview families use both faith and reason?

All worldview families use faith and reason.

List 3 analogies for worldview used in Chapter 1 of the textbook

Foundation of a building, lenses, and box top of a jigsaw puzzle

What kind of person does James 1:26 speak about?

Someone that claims they are religious but act as if they are not.

Summarize Proverbs 8:10-11.

Wisdom is more important than any material possessions.

Match the following worldview elements - Ultimate Reality, Nature of the Universe, Human Nature, Knowledge, Ethics, and Purpose - with the correct question below: a. Is there absolute truth? b. Is there a God? c. How do we know right from wrong? d. Is there a spiritual part to the universe? e. Does life have meaning? f. Are humans merely higher orders of mammals?

a. Knowledge b. Ultimate Reality c. Ethics d. Nature of the Universe e. Purpose f. Human Nature

Match the following worldview terms - Atheism, Pantheism, Theism, and Deism - with the correct description below. a. Belief in a personal and relational God who created and sustains all that exists: b. Belief in a God who created all things but is not relational or involved in the world: c. Belief that "all is god" and a strong sense of spiritualism but not in a personal God: d. Belief based only on the natural or physical realm with no spiritual or supernatural:

a. Theism b. Deism c. Pantheism d. Atheism