Christian Worldview in Lowe's Mission and Vision StatementsLowe's Companies, Inc. is a retail company located in America, and it specializes in home improvement. Its headquarters are in Mooresville, which is in North Carolina. The company mainly operates several chains of retail stress in Canada and the USA (Turgut, n.d). The company's mission statement helps notify the world of what they do. The vision statements are a picture of the company's future and what it hopes its future to look like.Moreover, a Christian worldview is sometimes referred to as a biblical worldview (McLeod, 2016). It entails specific ideas and beliefs that a Christian group, individual, or culture can interpret the world and interact with other things. Different Christian dominations have worldviews based on various biblical interpretations and thematic elements of the world. However, they all conclude that there is one God who dislikes evil. An example of a Christian worldview example…...

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References

Cunha, M. J. (2019). Christian worldview and the transformation of society. Christian Worldview & Transformation, 29-44. https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctv1ddcp9b.7

Dincer, H., & Hacioglu, U. (2017). Risk management, strategic thinking, and leadership in the financial services industry: A proactive approach to strategic thinking. Contributions to Management Science.  https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-47172-3 

David, F. & David, F, & David, M. (2019). Strategic Management: Concepts and Cases. A Competitive Advantage Approach. (Seventeenth Edition). Available at  https://viewer.gcu.edu/jqh9pp

Christian Worldview Nursing
Health care in the West and worldwide has undergone very extreme changes over the past decades. However, the basic principles of nursing like caring for the sick and elderly have remained consistent. While technology has changed radically since the days of Florence Nightingale, Christian caring in the nursing profession is still a foundational principle. It is this foundational principle that I seek to express in my ministering to my patients.

Christian Worldview and the Integration of Beliefs, Values, Ethics and Service

The definition of nursing for me symbolizes a set of beliefs, values, ethics and service. Nursing is after all a calling and a vocation, not just a job. In Judith Anne Shelly's book Called to Care, she defines nursing as distinct from medicine, even though the two occupy domains that are close together.

She defines it in a way that I find very familiar and similar to my own which…...

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References

Salt and light. (2012). Journal of Christian Nursing, 29(2), 74.

Shelly, J.A., & Miller, A.B. (2006). Called to care: A christian worldview for nursing. (2nd ed.).

Downer's Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press.

S/he must therefore implement correction and rehabilitation measures as the courts of the country see fit for the convicted individual. However, the compromise would be the kind of treatment the convicted individual gets from the Christian practitioner. As a person of faith, s/he must recognize also that the person is an individual who might have shown deviant behavior to society, but s/he is nevertheless a person who must be treated equally despite his/her unfortunate circumstance (i.e., incarceration) (McCrudden, 2008:659).
Preservation of human dignity in the face of legal punishment is the compromise that is developed as the Christian practitioner tries to achieve the balance of maintaining criminal justice as both a profession and a vocation. And what about love and forgiveness, which also comes into play as one tries to understand the unfortunate circumstances of other people who are punished by the legal system? Convicted individuals deserve the love and…...

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References

Bottoms, A. And J. Tankebe. (2012). "Beyond procedural justice: a dialogic approach to legitimacy in criminal justice." The Journal of Criminal Law & Criminology, Vol. 102, No. 1.

McCrudden, C. (2008). "Human dignity and judicial interpretation of human rights." The European Journal of International Law, Vol. 19, No. 4.

"Responsibility, rehabilitation, and restoration: a Catholic perspective on crime and criminal justice." United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Official Website. Accessed on April 19, 2014. Accessed at:  http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/criminal-justice-restorative-justice/crime-and-criminal-justice.cfm 

Biblical quotes/verses. Open Bible Official Website. Accessed on April 19, 2014. Accessed at:  http://www.openbible.info/

Christian Worldview
The author of this brief report has been asked to ponder and consider the words and actions of classical authors such as Socrates and Descartes. With Socrates, it could easily be argued that he behaved and carried himself in a Christian way. Even with that, there are clear divergences between Christian philosophy and classical antiquity and those will be explored. Also up for debate are the subjects of doubt and in what ways Descartes pondered this. While there is a lot of classical literature that is devoid of Christian mention, there are some principles and standards put forth that are very reminiscent of, and similar to, the Christian mindset and ideology.

As for three things that are different between classical antiquity and Christian-based theology, one thing that is clear is that the people of those days obviously believed in a number of Gods and, quite often, the Christian God was…...

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References

Bible Hub. (2016). Philosophy Vs. Christianity. Biblehub.com. Retrieved 30 November 2016,

from  http://biblehub.com/library/golden/conversion_of_a_high_priest_into_a_christian_ 

worker/chapter_v_philosophy_vs_christianity.htm

ESM. (2011). Socrates vs. Christianity. The Ancient Greeks: Tragedy, Philosophy, and Politics.

A worldview essentially denotes the framework of beliefs, ideas, philosophies, or ideologies that shapes how an individual or a group of individuals make sense of the world (Cosgrove, 2006). For instance, a three-year-old child believes that the world revolves around them. Equally, a secular humanist’s life is driven by the belief that only the material world exists. In essence, everyone has a worldview – whether conscious or unconscious. For Christians, the Bible is the ultimate influencer of their worldview. Christians believe that the sole reason for human existence is to serve God. This means that every action, decision, and emotion is driven by the desire to serve God. That is the fundamental attribute of a worldview – it influences every aspect of an individual’s life. It affects how an individual interprets the character of the world, human nature, and the purpose of life (Hiles & Smith, n.d.). Christians have their…...

Power of the Cross: alter ink and the Nature of Non-Violence in Christianity
alter ink, professor of Biblical Interpretation at Auburn Theological Seminary and well-known international lecturer, discusses in his religious discourses the nature of Christianity in society, particularly in its creation of a different 'worldview' among its followers/believers. ink posits in Engaging the Powers that Christianity successfully creates social transformation by creating a distinct 'worldview' among its followers, manifested through religious institutions, artifacts, and rituals/traditions. In effect, Christianity, as a religious philosophy and ideology, subsists to non-violence in order to establish influence and power in society. ink appropriately terms this phenomenon of Christian dominance as "the power of the cross."

In studying the nature of the Christian worldview, ink traces the origin of Christian dominance in the world. His analysis showed that by portraying an image of a non-violent religion, Christianity has gained power and influence over its people. This strategy…...

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Works Cited

Wink, W. (1992). Engaging the Powers: Discernment and Resistance in a World of Domination. Minneapolis: Fortress Press.

W. Wink official web site: http://www.walterwink.com.

Ethical Dilemmas: Pornography
Biblically, God requires Christians to please Him in everything they do. Whether it is in secret or overtly, in thoughts or behaviour, Christians have a duty to portray Christ-like behaviour every moment of their life (Hiles & Smith, n.d.). Nonetheless, compliance with biblical teachings is not always as easy as portrayed by the Bible. In the course of their Christian walk, Christians often encounter situations of dilemma. These are basically situations in which it is not exactly clear whether doing something is right or wrong. Such situations especially arise when the Bible does not offer a straightforward solution or when the act in question appears to harm no one. Pornography is one of the issues that may present a dilemma for a Christian. Does the Bible allow pornography? Is engaging in pornography morally right given that it does not harm others? This essay discusses the ethical dilemmas presented…...

AbstractThis document describes the biblical elements that underpin many of the core concepts and principles of the United States government. Here, the document focuses on the concepts of justice and fairness and how society defines these abstract terms in a biblical context. The society need for a collective good and a natural rule of law are core elements throughout the old and new testament. Likewise, the need for individual sacrifice for the greater good of society are also critical elements within society. In addition, detail is provided related to the powers of congress and how they align with many of the core tenets within biblical studies. The document then transitions into a brief discussion related to the three primary worldviews. Here, a comparison between the three common worldviews is provided with the author providing context between the merits of each doctrine. The document concludes with a discussion on how society…...

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References 1. Bennett, W. J. (2002). The devaluing of America: The fight for our culture and our children. New York: Summit Books.2. Berkhof, L. & Van Til, C. (2015). Foundations of Christian education: Addresses to Christian teachers. Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian and Reformed.3. Boys, M. C. (2019). Educating in faith: Maps and visions. New York: Harper & Row.4. Burgess, H. (2017). Models of religious education. Wheaton, Victor Books.5. Clark, G. H. (2016). A Christian philosophy of education. Jefferson, MD: The Trinity Foundation.

worldview is a "mental model of reality -- a framework of ideas & attitudes about the world, ourselves, and life, a comprehensive system of beliefs," (usbult, n.d.). Each person views the world through the lenses created by personality, parental and peer influences, the media, culture, and a host of other internal and external forces. While worldviews can change over time, generally they can remain static throughout one's lifetime, especially when one grows up in a tightly knit or traditional community. A worldview shapes one's outlooks and beliefs to extent that it impacts political opinions, moral views, relationships, and behaviors. A clash in worldviews can create serious miscommunications and misunderstandings, which is why living in a diverse society like ours can present significant challenges.
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(1) The Question of Origin: The Bible literally begins with the question of origin because "in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth," (Genesis…...

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References

Bible: NIV

Meyer, R.K. (2003). A comparative analysis of the factors contributing to the biblical worldview of students enrolled in a Christian school. Dissertation: Boyce Digital Library.

Newport, J.P. (1998). The New Age Movement and the Biblical Worldview. Cambridge: Eerdmans.

Rusbult, C. (n.d.). What is a worldview? Retrieved online:  http://www.asa3.org/ASA/education/views/

Morality of Statistics
Ethics/Business Statistics, Christian Worldview

The morality of statistics: Will statistics invariably lie?

A famous book from the 1950s was entitled How to lie with statistics. Implied by the counter-intuitive name was the concept that the old cliche that 'numbers don't lie' was false. In fact, as discussed in the article "eflection before action: The statistical consultant confronts ethical issues" by S. Andrew Ostapski and Claude . Superville, statistics can be highly subjective in terms of how they are presented as are the conclusions which can be drawn from them. Even researchers have been accused of manipulating statistics to prove 'facts' that are not true within academia. The pressures only increase when statisticians are asked to serve the financial 'masters' of commerce. "The ability to be creative in building interdisciplinary bridges can be risky, especially when the parties that are served do not understand the statistical process. The statistician must not…...

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References

Geertsema, J. (1987). A Christian view of the foundations of statistics. Perspectives on Science

and Christian Faith, 39.3:158-164.

Ostapski, A. & Superville, C. (2001). Reflection before action: The statistical consultant confronts ethical issues. Business Quest. Retrieved:

 http://www.westga.edu/~bquest/2001/consultant.htm

Christian Science
Many of the most famous scientists in world history also happened to believe in God: including Copernicus, Bacon, Kepler, Gallileo, and Newton ("Famous Scientists Who Believed in God," n.d.). These great scientists had no trouble reconciling their faith with their practice; their Christian beliefs with their research and investigations into the known universe. Yet science has morphed from an integrated realm of study to one that excludes religion from its ranks. It has become anathema to be a practicing Christian and a practicing scientist. It does not have to be; in fact, science and religion comfortably coexist and each can benefit the other.

One of the arguments against Christians being able to be good scientists is that they are too prone to personal bias. Sure, some Christians are prone to bias, but so is any scientist. Scientists are biased by their personal beliefs no matter where those beliefs come from.…...

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References

Boyce, K.A. (2001). Do science and Christianity coexist? Bede's Library. Retrieved online:  http://bede.org.uk/boyce.htm 

"Famous Scientists Who Believed in God," (n.d.). Retrieved online:  http://www.godandscience.org/apologetics/sciencefaith.html 

Lloyd, R. (2008). God and evolution can co-exist, scientist says. Live Science. Retrieved online:  http://www.livescience.com/5195-god-evolution-exist-scientist.html 

Samuel, S. (2011). Can science, creationism coexist? Christian Post. June 19, 2011. Retrieved online:  http://www.christianpost.com/news/can-science-and-creationism-coexist-one-christian-author-says-yes-51315/

An American worldview assumes, for instance, that a person as the right to worship as he or she wishes. Not all cultures value religious freedom.
Religion, culture, gender, socio-economic status, and nationality all impact worldview. orldview in turn affects outlook on life in all its dimensions. Self-concept and identity are products of worldview, as people continually compare themselves to others. Beliefs about fundamental issues like human nature are related to worldview because the way we view the world is akin to the way we view human beings. How we treat other sentient beings including animals is related to our worldview. orldview even affects a person's beliefs about health and well-being: some value quality over quantity of life. orldview affects beliefs about aesthetics, what is beautiful and what is artistic or musical. Priorities and values, such as whether restrictions on personal freedom are valuable to protect law and order or whether…...

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Works Cited

Shimony, Tali Tadmor. Gender Socialization in National Education and the Formation of a New State: Israel as a Case Study. History of Education, v34 n6 p639-656 Nov 2005. Retrieved on ERIC June 21, 2008 at  http://eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/custom/portlets/recordDetails/detailmini.jsp?_nfpb=true&_&ERICExtSearch_SearchValue_0=EJ721411&ERICExtSearch_SearchType_0=no&accno=EJ721411 

Worldview Diversity." Retrieved June 21, 2008 at  http://www.teachingaboutreligion.org/WorldviewDiversity/wvdiversity.htm 

Young, Mary Isabelle. Pimatisiwin: Walking in a Good Way. Winnipeg: Pemmican, 2005.

Human beings, while being superior, are nonetheless part of the physical world and subject to its laws.
Mankind is made in His image and is therefore distinct from the rest of creation

This belief is central to the dichotomy outlined above: human beings are part of the physical world, but also part of God. On the basis of this inner divinity, humankind is given the right to claim superiority to their nonhuman surroundings.

Mankind is to rule over God's earthly creation

This belief is central to the concept of humankind's separation from and superiority to nature. Nature is to be manipulated according to the needs and requirements of humanity. Technology instead of agriculture plays a large role in this manipulation. In terms of early Christianity, the use of technological tools to manipulate nature is seen as part of the divine directive to rule over creation.

Time is diachronic and headed somewhere

Jesus is central to…...

Apologetics/Worldview
Worldview refers to how one historically or personally views things and events. Since philosophy often takes a universal view of things, there might be a negative connotation to the term as far as philosophy is concerned because of its rational approach. Nonetheless, philosophical worldviews can also be classified based on rationality and so achieving some level of universal acceptance. Worldview therefore is our perspective, at a basic level, of our environment and how we experience and react to it[footnoteef:1]. This concept does not imply that every person has a specific philosophy that guides their life. Christian worldview, for instance, isn't the same thing as theology[footnoteef:2]. While philosophy is grounded on man's reason, theology gravitates towards the Bible's authority. [1: Alister Mcgrath, Mere Apologetics. Grand apids: Baker, 2012.] [2: Albert Wolters, Creation regained: Biblical basics for a reformational worldview. Grand apids: Eerdmans, 1985.]

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References

Chamberlain, Paul. Why People Don't Believe: Confronting Seven Challenges to the Christian Faith. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2011.

Koukl, Gregory. Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2009.

McGrath, Alister. Mere Apologetics. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2012.

Wilkens, Steve and Mark L. Sanford. Hidden Worldviews. Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 2009.

azik and Swanson, Chapters -12SummaryChapter 11 focuses on district and school-based decision making, with special attention paid to strategic planning. First, the authors outline some of the decision-making models that may be used in the educational environment such as normative models, descriptive models, and economic models. Then, the authors outline some decision-making heuristics that can be used by education administrators. The authors conclude that educators can empower themselves to make the decisions that best reflect their schools values, missions, and goals.In Chapter 12, the authors cover one of the most complex aspects of education administration and leadership, which is resource allocation. This chapter covers the ways economic decisions are made, including the use of econometrics and empirical methods to evaluate resource allocation effectiveness. Additionally, the authors address the more philosophical issues related to resource allocation such as equity. The authors conclude ultimately that decentralized systems tend to be more efficient…...

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ReferencesRazik and Swanson: Chapters 11-12 Van Brummelen: Chapter 9

1. Aquinas Arguments for Gods Existence A Detailed Analysis

2. Unpacking Aquinas Five Ways The Road to Gods Existence

3. Assessing Aquinas Arguments Are They Truly Convincing?

4. The Impact of Aquinas Arguments on Modern Philosophy

5. Aquinas Rational Approach Does Logic Lead to Gods Existence?