Life Calling 2 Flashcards
A personal creed that attempts to explain the reality of the universe and their own existence
Foundational Values
A fundamental, primary mental attitude from which all other aspects of existence are derived & interpreted.
Mind Set
A state of utter confusion or disorder characterized by a total lack of organization
Chaos
Of or pertaining to the aspect of human existence that is apart and distinguished from the physical nature
Spiritual
A truth known by actual experience or observation to exist or to have happened
Fact
Something purposely meant to be done or brought about
Intentional
A basis, stated or assumed, on which reasoning proceeds
Premise
Mental acceptance of and conviction in the truth, actuality, or validity of something
Belief
Basic plan, scheme, or pattern that guides and controls function or development
Design
A statement that is taken for granted
Assumption
What we believe about why we exist
Existential Premise
What is the significance of this quote; “Faith is more adequately recognized as the activity of seeking and discovering meaning in the most comprehensive dimensions of our experience.”
Being aware of yourself - asking yourself why you do what you do and finding patterns in your actions, thoughts, and words to discover what you believe and put your faith in
List the three components of faith:
Facts
Assumptions
Beliefs
List the three existential questions that require humans to have faith & become the foundation of how humans will develop their life purpose:
How did I come into existence?
Why do I exist?
Where does my existence lead?
What is the consequence of responding to these questions with “opt out” answers such as “nothing”, “I don’t care” or the avoidance of answering them at all?
Their search for a Life Calling and overriding purpose to their life is over, because according to their response they have none, and/or classes such as this (and the Life Calling Model) are pointless
List the three factors that impact our philosophical formation of faith:
Cultural Background
Conclusions we have drawn from our own observations
Personal encounters with mystical experiences that take place beyond the realm of objective observation and explanation
The ______ -action of faith: Faith is recognized as the beliefs we hold as “true”.
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