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Worldview Outline
Christian Theism
History is orchestrated by God and is part of a linear, “ meaningful sequence” towards the fulfilment of God’s reconciliation of all beings to Him. History will eventually come to an end when God’s judgement falls and human beings enter eternity.
Naturalism
In Naturalism, history does not repeat itself and is governed by cause and effect however there is no grand purpose for its existence.
Eastern Pantheistic Monism
History is part of the cyclical constant stream of cosmic consciousness. Time which is a main determinant of history is purely illusory.
New Age
New Ageism examines history to sift out the experience; the perceptual value of the events where they will eventually lead to evolution into god-consciousness.
Personal position – core components of Christian Worldview relating to formation & transformation of Australian Society
I find the focus on “self” in New Ageism overwhelming and distasteful, and the lack of purpose of Naturalism and Eastern Pantheistic Monism despairing. History records numerous bloodsheds and suffering. I would like to believe that there is some purpose, especially good, meaningful purpose for the pain and hurt of fellow human beings like myself.
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