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Which worldview asserts that everything is god?
What does consumerism emphasize as the means of attaining wellbeing?
Which worldview emphasizes that individuals create their own truth and meaning?
What principle lies at the core of the woke worldview?
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Which worldview believes that after creation, God does not intervene in the world?
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Which worldview posits that there is no ultimate truth or meaning in life?
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In which worldview does the individual’s interests hold ethical primacy?
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Which worldview combines Eastern elements with popular psychology and occult practices?
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Which worldview emphasizes the idea that God is both a transcendent and immanent being in an ongoing process?
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Which worldview leads to the idea that salvation can be found through psychological therapy rather than spiritual means?
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Study Notes
Prominent Worldviews
- Theism: Belief in one creator God who is involved in the universe.
- Atheism: Denial of the existence of God or any deities.
- Pantheism: View that everything collectively forms an all-encompassing, immanent God.
- Panentheism: Belief that God is in everything and also transcends everything, constantly evolving.
- Deism: God created the universe but does not interfere with it post-creation.
- Finite Godism: Concept of a deity with limited powers or attributes.
- Polytheism: Belief in or worship of multiple gods.
Dominant Worldviews in the Western World
- Naturalism: Philosophy claiming that everything can be explained by natural causes and laws; only the physical world exists.
- Nihilism: Belief that life lacks inherent meaning, truth, or moral values.
- Existentialism: Philosophy that asserts individuals create their own meaning and truths in life.
- New Age Spirituality: A blend of Eastern philosophies, particularly reincarnation and meditation, with Western psychology and occult practices.
- Postmodernism: Idea that absolute truths are social constructs; emphasizes personal narratives and cultural relativism.
Islamic Theism
- Islam: Belief in one God (Allah) who created the universe and offers salvation to those who submit in obedience.
Eight Less Obvious Western Worldviews
- Individualism: Ethical priority given to the individual over the collective.
- Consumerism: Philosophy that personal well-being is achieved through the acquisition of goods and services.
- Nationalism: Prioritization of one's nation above others, promoting its culture and interests primarily.
- Salvation by Therapy: Derives spiritual issues and significance from psychological perspectives.
- Woke Ideology: Framework focused on social justice regarding identity, gender, and race; exposes and critiques societal power dynamics where oppression is present.
Prominent Worldviews
- Theism: Belief in one creator God who is involved in the universe.
- Atheism: Denial of the existence of God or any deities.
- Pantheism: View that everything collectively forms an all-encompassing, immanent God.
- Panentheism: Belief that God is in everything and also transcends everything, constantly evolving.
- Deism: God created the universe but does not interfere with it post-creation.
- Finite Godism: Concept of a deity with limited powers or attributes.
- Polytheism: Belief in or worship of multiple gods.
Dominant Worldviews in the Western World
- Naturalism: Philosophy claiming that everything can be explained by natural causes and laws; only the physical world exists.
- Nihilism: Belief that life lacks inherent meaning, truth, or moral values.
- Existentialism: Philosophy that asserts individuals create their own meaning and truths in life.
- New Age Spirituality: A blend of Eastern philosophies, particularly reincarnation and meditation, with Western psychology and occult practices.
- Postmodernism: Idea that absolute truths are social constructs; emphasizes personal narratives and cultural relativism.
Islamic Theism
- Islam: Belief in one God (Allah) who created the universe and offers salvation to those who submit in obedience.
Eight Less Obvious Western Worldviews
- Individualism: Ethical priority given to the individual over the collective.
- Consumerism: Philosophy that personal well-being is achieved through the acquisition of goods and services.
- Nationalism: Prioritization of one's nation above others, promoting its culture and interests primarily.
- Salvation by Therapy: Derives spiritual issues and significance from psychological perspectives.
- Woke Ideology: Framework focused on social justice regarding identity, gender, and race; exposes and critiques societal power dynamics where oppression is present.
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Description
Explore the diverse range of worldviews shaping human thought, including Theism, Atheism, Pantheism, and other ideologies. This quiz covers both historic and contemporary perspectives, highlighting their implications and significance in understanding existence. Gain insights into how these beliefs influence philosophy and culture.
