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Worldview What are worldviews? A worldview is a commitment, a fundamental orientation of the heart, that can be expressed as a story or in a set of presuppositions (assumptions which may be true, partially true or entirely false) which we hold (consciously or subconsciously, consistently or inconsistently) about the basic constitution of reality, and that provides the foundation on which we live and move and have our being. Sire, James. The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog (4th edition) (InterVarsity Press, 2004), 17.

Also, it is the set of beliefs about fundamental aspects of Reality that ground and influence all one's perceiving, thinking, knowing, and doing. One's worldview is also referred to as one's philosophy, philosophy of life, mindset, outlook on life, formula for life, ideology, faith, or even religion. Funk, Ken. What is a Worldview?.2001, http://web.engr.oregonstate.edu/~funkk/Personal/worldview. html.

How are they formed? They are basically formed by the telling of a story (and stories within a story) and drawing inferences from it. All people have their story and draw upon it to sustain their values, institutions, and behavioral patterns. The stories within a story are controlling narratives that are trans-historical and deeply embedded in a particular culture. These controlling master

Name: Danny Mousa Student I.D: 1935930 narratives that comport with reality are shared widely and repeated across time. They are resistant to change. Global Perspectives Consulting.2018, https://gpccolorado.com/2018/12/worldviews/

What are the purposes? Our worldview is like our roots. They are unseen but generally give stability in the storms of life. World view has to do with the questions of why we exist, the nature of God and God's purposes for our existence. Worldview therefore should not be chosen arbitrarily or without examination. Moerman, Murray. The Importance of Worldview.2018, www.murraymoerman.com/home/importance_of_worldview.a sp

Worldviews serve as the necessary foundation and framework for our thoughts and actions. Our worldviews are the single greatest influence on the way we interpret our experiences and respond to those experiences. Anderson, James N. What in the World Is a Worldview?: Part 2.2014, www.crossway.org/articles/the-importance-ofworldview-awareness/

Examples of worldview: For example, the Nazi world view caused them to believe they were acting in the name of a higher ideal and in accordance with their world theory. They believed the Germans were the "Master Race" and because of this, it was their duty to eliminate any threats to that race, which in their twisted logic, included the Jews, handicapped, homosexuals, etc. Perceived by the

Name: Danny Mousa Student I.D: 1935930 rest of the world that did not share this world view, their acts were considered barbarism and evil and a violation of human rights.

Lynnebh. "Worldview Examples" eNotes Editorial, 2010, www.enotes.com/homework-help/what-some-good-definitions-worldview-393759....