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The World of Worldviews: Making Sense of the World Dr. William E. Brown

The World of Worldviews: Making Sense of the World Dr. William E. Brown. My ship in good sailing condition and operation. The fleet sails without destroying itself. The fleet is headed toward the right destination. My personal commitments My interpersonal relationships

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The World of Worldviews: Making Sense of the World Dr. William E. Brown

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  1. The World of Worldviews:Making Sense of the WorldDr. William E. Brown

  2. My ship in good sailing condition • and operation. • The fleet sails without destroying itself. • The fleet is headed toward the right destination.

  3. My personal commitments • My interpersonal relationships • The goals in my life

  4. It’s all about me . . . . “I had a crisis of faith. I thought you had to experience things if you want to know right from wrong. I’d go to Christian revivals and be moved by the Holy Spirit and I’d go to rock concerts and feel the same fervor. The I’d be told, ‘That’s the Devil’s music! Don’t partake in that!’ I wanted to experience things religion said not to experience. . . When I got untethered from the comfort of religion, it wasn’t a loss of faith for me, it was a discovery of self. I had faith that I’m capable enough to handle any situation.” Brad Pitt

  5. It’s all about me . . . . There are no rules. Just follow your heart. -Robin Williams

  6. It’s all about me . . . . • "If I was having a bad day, or if something • was really getting me down -boy troubles, whatever- I wanted to go out and get a new piercing. It was definitely a release for me. Something that made me feel a little more strong or empowered. Because it was something that had to do with me and no one else." • Christina Aguilera • Rolling Stone

  7. It’s all about me . . . . I am a blank slate— therefore I can create anything I want. -Tobey Maguire I don't necessarily believe in organized religion. I love my God, my higher power, but it is mine and mine alone, and I create my connection, and I decide how my connection is going to be. -Will Smith

  8. It’s all about me . . . . You know when I feel inwardly beautiful? When I am with my girlfriends and we are having a "goddess circle." -Jennifer Aniston

  9. It’s all about me . . . . I don't believe in God now...I can still work up an envy for someone who has faith. I can see how that could be a deeply soothing experience. -Jack Nicholson

  10. Religion is the problem “Yes, we are a nation that is unenlightened because of religion. I do believe that. I think that religion stops people from thinking. I think it justifies crazies. I think flying planes into a building was a faith-based initiative. I think religion is a neurological disorder.” Bill Maher

  11. Christians are the problem Around the office, whenever I see a Christian, I scream and run away like a little girl. . . I am more afraid of Christians than I am of getting a flesh eating virus. . . . I am more afraid of Christians than I am of being shipped to Syria and tortured. Al Franken

  12. 1. Thinking Like a Leader

  13. Getting out of the Christian Bubble

  14. Let it snow!!!

  15. Let it snow!!!

  16. Let it snow!!!

  17. The Biblical Challenge Using Your Mind . . . “ . . . Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” Matthew 22:37

  18. Using Your Mind . . . Therefore, I urge you brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God - this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not be conformed any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. . . - Romans 12:1-2

  19. Using Your Mind . . . . . . men of Issachar, who understood the times and knew what Israel should do . . . - 1 Chronicles 12:32

  20. Using Your Mind . . . To these four young men God gave knowledgeand understanding of all kinds of literature and learning . . . In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king questioned them, he found them ten times betterthan all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom. - Daniel 1:17,20

  21. WORLDVIEWS Using your mind

  22. Are we . . . thinking worldviewishly? We think . . . in fragments

  23. Are we . . . thinking worldviewishly? We think . . . in fragments in images

  24. Are we . . . thinking worldviewishly? We think . . . in fragments in images in sounds

  25. 1 Peter 3:15-16 15But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.

  26. 2. Thinking Worldviewishly

  27. The World of Worldviews:Making Sense of the WorldDr. William E. Brown

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