Today we’re wrapping up our worldview discussion with a major question:
How many worldviews do you have?
Over the last several months we’ve looked at some major movers and shakers in world philosophy. And we’ve discussed the basic beliefs of some of the most influential worldviews.
During our discussion, what did you discover about your own personal worldview?
Do you have a melting (or boiling) pot of worldviews? Have you melded an assortment of them together, like a smorgasbord?
Maybe you lean toward Marxism, as so many seem to do now without even knowing they do. Do you view religion as an opium for an oppressed creature?
Do you take a rational view of the world? Maybe you’ve combined a little Naturalism—like Environmentalism and Earth-focus—with a dabble of Romanticism and Christian Theism. That combination might make you feel more in tune with the polytheists of the world.
Or would you relate to being a staunch Realist, or an Absurdist who thinks the world is one big pointless joke that ends in Nothing. Nihil.
The disciple, James, had some scathing words for those who couldn’t make up their minds.
“…the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind… Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.”
Like the wave of a sea, blown and tossed by the wind, double-minded and unstable.
I don’t know anyone who wants to be considered unstable, tossed around by a multitude of beliefs, unsure of their past, present or future. Unsure offer worried about, the foundation upon which they stand.
I think we would all be wise to know what we believe and why.
And strive to build our house upon the Rock!
What worldview have you built your house on?
As you read this post, I’m learning how to be a pilgrimage, doing a lot of meditating on how I do life, and probably how I can do it better. I expect to return enlightened and changed.
Because of this,MEDITATION MONDAYS will be on hiatus until October 15, when we’ll start our journey of preparing our hearts for Thanksgiving with a look at gratefulness.
Until then, be convinced about what you believe and why. Know the facts. People who have done a honest study of Christianity—even with the sole intent of proving it wrong—have come to the conclusion that its founder really is the Way, the Truth and the Life.
Knowing that and living like you believe it, will make your life’s path straight!
Looking forward to being back with you in a month!
Blessings,
Andrea
May you prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers (3 John 2).