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Biblical Worldview in Criminal Justice Field
Chrystal Perez
School of CJUS Topics and Trends In Criminal Justice 550-D, Liberty University
Brandon Presley
April 25, 2021
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Abstract
Cybercrime should be focused on because it is such a developing issue. Culprits behind these
wrongdoings range from people searching for simple benefit rights to antagonistic country states
and psychological oppressor associations. With the predominance of mechanized business
frameworks in stores, banks, and government workplaces, this increment in PC-related
wrongdoing raises worries for security and wellbeing. Present-day cell phones are more
remarkable than the PCs that put men on the Moon. The cell phone is associated with the Web
alongside organizations, banks, government workplaces, a noble cause, places of worship, and
instructive establishments. People need the solace of having the alternative to get to their data
near consistency; however, that accommodation accompanies hazards. Those equivalent
organizations that consider advantageous real access likewise permit lawbreakers prepared
admittance to those equal assets. Cybersecurity experts have and utilize many similar abilities as
cybercriminals, yet instead use these abilities to get frameworks and secure information, rather
than perpetrating violations. These esteemed experts hinder and respond to infringement. As
Christians, regardless of employment, standing on the word of God is essential, especially in the
criminal justice framework.
Keywords: cybercrime, cybersecurity, Christian
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Biblical Worldview in Criminal Justice Field
The judicial system as both a field of study and an occupation presents difficulties to the
person who looks to do both: practice the control while simultaneously placing one's convictions
and qualities into the work they do inside the order. Accomplishing this equilibrium is not
simple, as criminal equity as a control can be seen from alternate points of view and outlined
from various ways of thinking. The legal system can be considered sociology, wherein political
theory, social science, behaviorism, and even law and policy management are incorporated
together. Notwithstanding, another fascinating segment that can be fused in this combination of
controls is religious philosophy, which impacts the judicial system, especially when the idea of
good equity is calculated in the conversation.
Biblical Worldview Meaning
Zacharias (2020) stated that a biblical worldview is a viewpoint that is shaped by God's
word and the person and teachings of Jesus Christ. Zacharias (2020) mentions three components;
first, the truth that everybody has an attitude, even God. A scriptural perspective hoists God's
philosophy over all others, considering it to be the actual meaning of truth. God's word guides us,
not the way of society. Believers can see this in 2 Peter 1:20-21 (English Standard Version Bible,
2001) "knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone's own
interpretation. For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God
as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit." The second component is the submission that
Zacharias (2020) stated, realizing authenticity is one thing; submitting to it is another. Christians
with a scriptural worldview permit the Book of scriptures to be definitive in their regular lives.
They come to God on his footing, not their own. As one reads Scripture, a person can see the
importance of submission in 2 Timothy 3:16 (English Version Standard Bible, 2001) "All
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Scriptures is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for
training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work."
The third component, according to Zacharias, is a relationship with God and others. Christians
with a scriptural perspective are not just educational or philosophical. The narrative of God's
word, similarly as with the Christian life itself, is about a relationship with God and with
individuals. Christians with a scriptural perspective are followers of God, not only scholars of
God's word. One can see this in Matthew 22 37-39 (English Standard Version Bible, 2001) "And
he said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and
with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall
love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the
Prophets."
A scriptural perspective constitutes fundamental convictions established on God's word.
God's word portrays that of man's worldly viewpoint, "For as he thinks in his heart, so is he [in
behavior-one who manipulates]" (Amplified Study Bible, 2017). The Israelites of the Old
Testament declared their perspective day by day; a person can read in Deuteronomy 6:4 (English
Standard Version Bible, 2001) "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one." Jesus indeed
was the one to show God's people what a Biblical worldview is when he did the Sermon on the
Mount.
The Book of scriptures is the establishment of a Christian worldview; Romans 12:2 gives
Believers instructions on the expectation of God on what a Christian perspective is. Romans 12:2
(English Standard Version Bible, 2001) "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed
by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is
good and acceptable and perfect."
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Biblical Worldview on Law
Christians consider legitimateness to be the trait of being reasonable, genuineness, and a
person of fairness. Christians are to keep the significance and watch the law. To be practical as a
Christian, one must agree with the guidelines, headings, and approaches that spell value in
connecting people. Nobility energizes ensures that people keep up honesty and goodness in their
deeds. Clear et al., (2000) referenced a Christian's legitimateness starts from God's character and
heart and should be imitated in our activities and conduct.
Christian points of view on legality and police forces have appeared in several parts of
God's word. In any case, God's word communicates that God may be a Divine force of moral
nature and requires us as his children who are beneath his order to seek after moral character
consistently. Within the dissemination of value, God's word orders his children to offer fairness
to the feeble people and orphans. All the more so the God's word expects his children to save the
people who need us on the off chance that they are weak and poor. We ought to offer assistance
to them on the off chance that they fall beneath the control of insidious people. The Christian
ought to provide service to the less fortunate people within the viewpoint on criminal value and
are defenseless against despicable acts, especially from the dreadful people.
Applegate et al., (200) stated that Christians see on criminal lawfulness is that rules set
must be rigorously watched and regarded inability to submit to them brings about determined
discipline that relies upon the degree of the transgression. Besides, God's word shows that those
factions are endowed with ensuring laws and carried out and respected. These individuals ensure
that rules are observed to the letter, and similar people rebuke anyone who crashes and burns to
adhere to the standards. Christians these days admire the part played by the police, legal system
set by the different governments.
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Biblical Worldview Forgiveness and Law
As a Christian in the criminal justice system as a practitioner, attorney, or judge, the
protection of human dignity, even with legitimate discipline, is the trade-off created when
following society's laws and not God's. As a Christian, the individual should perceive likewise
that an individual is a person who may have shown degenerate conduct to society. McCrudden
(2008) claimed that an individual is considered an individual who should be dealt with similarly
despite their disastrous condition, for example, being imprisoned. Reprehensible people warrant
the affection and acquittal of God; just like, that of the non-crack and non-convicts merit revere
and excusing from Him.
Bottoms and Tankebe (2012) discussed how an indicted person could profit by having
conversations concerning their circumstance and position in this society. Bottoms and Tankebe
(2012) further claimed therapy sessions to help them embody that they can be rehabilitated, their
conduct amended, and believe that they can do good to other people and be good to themselves.
Romans 12:9 (English Standard Version Bible, 2001) "Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil;
hold fast to what is good." The previous verse echoes the conviction that people have great in
them. It should be found and let the person understand the worth of this decency when utilized
effectively to oneself and other people.
Conclusion
As Christians, adherents start with their worldview from the good news of Jesus Christ.
God's word is public truth and is valid for everybody, all-around legitimate. It talks of the realism
of the world's existence. Biblical truth keeps going forever, as found in Psalm 119:160 (English
Standard Variant Book of scriptures, 2001)"The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your
righteous rules endures forever."
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Biblical worldview speaks through actions, not just words. Everything a person says and
does shows a worldview; in any case, deed habitually surpasses what is said; the submitted
Christian appears by deed a biblical worldview that reflects Jesus Christ. A Christian biblical
point of view is a determined dedication to take after God paying small regard to conditions;
wealthy or impoverished, well or ill imitating Jesus Christ. This is especially true when Christian
works in the criminal justice field in Proverbs 16:3 (English Standard Version Bible, 2001)
"Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established."
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