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Pillars of the World

Delve into the impact of worldview on society and government over the past centuries. Explore the evolution from a God-centered foundation to a secular approach in various life spheres. Uncover the importance of a Biblical worldview through the PEERS program assessment and the study of the Pillars of the World. Understand the significance of limited government and the influence of different belief systems on society. Discover the trends and insights shaping the contemporary worldview landscape. Join us in building a better future based on enduring principles.

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Pillars of the World

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  1. Pillars of the World • Dan Smithwick • Nehemiah Institute

  2. Jedidiah Morse • "Whenever the pillars of Christianity shall be overthrown, our present form of government, and all the blessings that flow from them, must fall with them." • 1761-1826 Psalms 11:3 When the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?

  3. Family Church State Life spheres – from the Puritans God Good for 300 years Nurture Education Community Defense Punishment Well-ordering Instruction- The Word Education Sacraments Care of poor

  4. Church Family State Life spheres – Last 100 years God-less • God Defense Punishment Well-ordering Education Welfare, Etc., etc., etc. Nurture Education Community Instruction- The Word Education Sacraments Care of poor

  5. Church Faily State Life spheres – In past several years God-defying God Instruction- The Word Education Sacraments Care of poor Nurture Education Community Defense Auto industry Banking Insurance Health care Housing Education Welfare

  6. PEERS Testing • A Biblical worldview assessment program designed to assess how one views God, man and the world around him.

  7. PEERS: Worldview Spheres Politics How we govern EconomicsHow we prosper Education How we learn ReligionWhat we worship Social Issues How we relate

  8. PEERS: Worldview Spheres Politics How we govern EconomicsHow we prosper Education How we learn ReligionWhat we worship Social Issues How we relate

  9. Limited Government- • Purpose of civil government: Limited? or Expansive?

  10. Ministry Leaders Construct Validity Biblical Theism Moderate Christian Secular Humanism 9

  11. Humanists & New Ager’s Biblical Theism Socialism 10

  12. Biblical Scholars Humanists Influence on Society? Two bodies of thought 11

  13. Why this? Students from Christian homes

  14. ‘ “Worldview” school results PEERS Trend Analysis

  15. PILLARS of the WorldAssessments Bible Origins Worldview Free-Market Honest money Lev. 19:36

  16. PILLARS Study

  17. PILLARS Program + + Pre test Post test you: $34.00 Retail: $54.00

  18. The end-- Thank you “Come, let us build—” Neh. 2:17

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