History, Economics, and Politics Flashcards
What is historical revisionism?
Re-writing history to serve an ideological purpose
Why is historical revisionism a problem?
Deconstruction
What is the one goal God is directing all of history towards?
Day of Judgment (Acts 17; Romans 2). Christ’s victory over sin & death will be apparent. Christians will share in His triumph
What is the role of the Bible in the Christian understanding of history?
Trustworthiness, the most attested book in human history.
What sources has Christ’s existence been recorded in?
Jewish, Christian, and Roman
What kind of view do Christian’s hold for history?
History had a definite beginning and will have a definite end.
What is Historical Determinism and which worldview is it associated with?
History is not made up of random, chance events. Islam
What are the 2 most important historical events for Muslims?
Crusades and radical Muslims adoption of Jihad as conquest.
What is Historical Evolution and which worldview is it associated with?
History is the story of humanity’s evolution
Secular Humanism.
For Secular Humanists, what does science help “prove”?
The mythological nature of the Bible
What is Historical Materialism and which worldview is it associated with?
Humanity is constantly evolving
Marxist.
How do Cosmic Humanists view history?
They view humanity as progressive.
Describe the key idea associated with Cosmic Humanist history
Evolutionary Godhood, which allows them to all grow toward godhood.
What is Historicism and which worldview is it associated with?
truth only understood within cultural context
Postmodernism.
What is the Christian problem with history?
Forgetting that we should remember.
Explain the relationship between the Postmodern idea of Deconstruction with their idea of history.
Literary critique seeking to expose bias of author. Particularly racist, sexist, homophobic & capitalistic biases. There is no such thing as “historical fact”. There are only degrees of “fiction”.
According to a Christian worldview, what are the three primary purposes of government?
Ensure justice , protects freedoms, and maintain order
What are the two meanings of “jihad”?
The personal fight against temptation & sin and the war against the enemies of Islam.
According to a Christian worldview, what are the two God-ordained tasks of government?
Protect the innocent and punish the guilty
What is a Theocracy?
Governments that rule in a god
What is the goal of Islamic politics?
All nations will one day become Muslim
Which worldview is liberalism associated with?
Secular Humanism
What are the concepts of the Secular World Government?
Universal disarmament. Expanded power for the United Nations (UN)
For Marxists, the global struggle is between what two things?
Global – capitalism & socialism
For Marxists, the local struggle is between what two things?
Local – owners & workers.
What are the characteristics of a communist society?
Future “utopia” (human perfectionism).
Classless society.
All property will be publically owned & shared.
Each paid according to ability & need.
What do Cosmic Humanist use politics to establish?
Self-government
What is anarchy?
complete absence of gov’t. & law
Which worldview is Self-Government associated with?
Cosmic Humanism
What are the basic ideas associated with Leftism and Progressivism?
Emphasize expanding role of government. Goal is to tear down “oppressive structures”. Oppressive = white / heterosexual / Christian males. Driven by “social justice”.
What do Postmodernists use to achieve equal status for all?
Identity Politics
Why do Christians believe that government is necessary?
Sin
What is Islamic government set up under?
Qur’an & Shari’ah Law
How do Secular Humanists feel about democracy?
Democracy should affect every aspect of life
Which worldview believes the state should own all the means of production?
Marxism/Leninism
Should Christians be actively involved in politics? Why or Why not? Should Christians try and shape American laws to reflect Christian values and ethics? Why or Why not?
Yes. We are made in Gods image and He established government. Government power should be dispersed.
Define Capitalism.
Economic system in which all or most of the means of production and distribution of good are privately owned and operated for a profit;
Define Socialism.
Economic system in which ownership and operation of the means of production are controlled by the government;
Define Communism.
Economic system in which ownership and operation of the means of production are owned in common by the people.
How much of their income are Muslims supposed to give to the poor?
2.5%
What is stewardship and which worldview is it associated with?
responsible & accountable management of resources. Christian
What is Jizyah and which worldview is it associated with?
taxes on non-Muslims. Islam
What are the 4 foundational principles of Islamic economics?
Unity, Equilibrium, Free Will, and Responsibility
What is interventionism and which worldview is it associated with?
practice of intervening with government. Postmodernism
What do Secular Humanists believe capitalism promotes?
promotes materialism
What economic system do Marxists use as a transitional phase to reach their ultimate goal?
Socialism
What is Universal Enlightened Production and which worldview is it associated with?
The more in touch you become with your inner “god,” the more money you make. Cosmic Humanism
What is Cosmic Humanist economics driven by?
self-government
What do Postmodernists use to bring about a new economic system?
Experimentation
Which worldview(s) DO NOT favor the economic practice of interventionism?
Christian and Islam
What economic system do most Postmodernists embrace?
Towards socialism, but favor interventionism
According to Christianity, who is the owner of all things?
God
How do Postmodernists feel about capitalism?
Negatively
How do Cosmic Humanists think we can eliminate greed and poverty?
They think they cease to exist
What is the economic preference of most Secular Humanists?
Socialism
From the different economic systems we have discussed (Capitalism, Socialism, Communism), which system do you favor and why?
Capitalism lines up with more of my views.
