Chapter 1: Introduction Flashcards
Why are patterns harder to learn for this generation?
Instant access to so much stuff can lead to information overload.
What are the rules for interpreting the universe?
- We live in a rule governed universe
- When the rules are followed or ignored, patterns emerge
What is a worldview?
The pattern of ideas, beliefs, convicions, and habits that make sense of God, the world, and our relationship to God and the world.
What is a descriptive worldview?
It tells what a person believes
What is a prescriptive worldview?
It tells how a person will act and behave
What is a religion?
A system of belief that atempts to define the nature of God and how humans can understand and interact with the divine; any system of belief that prescribes certain responses to the existence (or nonexistence) of the divine.
What are the four tests for evaluating worldviews?
- The test of reason
- Test of the outer world
- Test of the inner world
- Test of the real world
Romans 12:2
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
What is wrong with reinforcment of previous knowledge
It is also called indoctrination
Which step of the innoculaton theory works best?
Inoculation plus refutation plus preparation
What is the salat?
s ritual prayer that is said five times a day for Islam
What is theology?
The study of God
What is philosophy?
the study of knowledge, truth, and the nature of ultimate reality
What is ethics?
the study of moral conduct, values, and duties
What is bilology?
the study of life and living organisms
