The Worldview, as I understand it consists of how one’s perception of the
world changes based on one’s personal experience and culture. The
Biblical Worldview is based on contradicting what the Bible states, God's
intentions for it, and our everyday acts that threaten biblical descriptions.
This week's discussion brought about variations or discrepancies that
required further evaluation of my view and ideal perception of what I
vision as a Worldview. The View of the World is so complicated, as culture
and environment vary based on the norm and circumstances within
communities and lifestyle conformities. The ability to exercise theories
that support the change of actions, similar to the Biblical Worldview, can
be transformative. Therefore, making research essential to the findings of
change. Our view of life is ever-changing and often based on our
experiences. Research alters biases that form in our lives, requiring logical
thinking based on reliability and the validity of findings. I agree with the
statement, “Of course, it is impossible to actually do psychology anew,
entirely apart from some tradition, as there is clearly a learning spiral
between dependence on a tradition and learning from one’s mentors
versus working behind the veil and doing one’s own observation and
reflection.” It is also fascinating the statement made, “to do the work of
psychology in faith and then, as a secondary task, reintegrate its findings
with those truths and traditions within which it finds itself.” Most recently,
I have found it easier to act in faith and then explain the profession's
nuances as it regulates the thoughts and assists with behavior. (Johnson,
2017).
In (Johnson, 2017), “Our goal is to argue for a spiritual formation approach
to psychology and Christianity, which takes the spiritual-emotional
transformation of the psychologist as the foundation for understanding,
developing, and pre- serving the (1) process, (2) methodology and (3)
product of doing psychology in the Spirit, which will all, in turn, open a
new horizon into the doing of science in general and psychology in
particular.” Therefore, my Worldview and the shift of Christian practice
becomes a psychological phenomenon within my own perception, as
mentioned as the “ideal”.
Making the transformational psychology view one of great importance and
one that reflects the harmony of psychology and Christianity, faith and
love. (Johnson, 2017).
In this week’s presentation, the distinct difference between the conceptual
framework of our Worldview vs. the biblical Worldview invoked a
theological shift that enhanced this week's readings. When reading
(Esqueda, 2014), I recognized my life, thoughts, and behavior as one that
reflects, “Western individualism fosters isolation from others and a
disconnection from many social structures (Putman, 2000).” “Therefore,
individuals seek to gain emotional benefits from their personal
relationships, while at the same time attempting to preserve their
independence and avoid obligations (p. 89).” (Esqueda, 2014).
References:
Johnson, E. L. (2009). Psychology and Christianity (2nd Edition).
InterVarsity
Press. https://mbsdirect.vitalsource.com/books/9780830876617
Octavio Javier Esqueda (2014) Biblical Worldview: The Christian Higher
Education Foundation for Learning, Christian Higher Education, 13:2, 91-
100, DOI: 10.1080/15363759.2014.872495
