Each
one of us has a worldview, whether we realize it or not. It shapes
how we view and respond to the world around us. It shapes our
politics, other opinions, and how we interpret experiences.
If
you are not sure of your worldview, this book is for you. It will
help you understand your own worldview and introduce you to some
others.
This
book works like those “choose your own ending” books we used to
read. You are given a question and, depending on your answer,
directed to another page. After a number of question you will find
yourself at a page describing your worldview, your overall view of
all of reality. You will be able to identify your fundamental beliefs
about God (whether He exists or not), truth (whether it is relative
or absolute), meaning of life, etc.
You
might be surprised where your choices ultimately lead you. You can
always go back and see what kind of a worldview you would have with
different choices and resulting beliefs.
Once
you've figured out your worldview, you are encouraged to evaluate it
and determine if you are actually living in a way consistent with it.
There is a possibility that you might want to change your worldview.
After seeing where your choices lead you, you may not like the
result. Alternative worldviews are presented for your investigation.
This
book is by no means a complete look at worldviews. But that is not
its aim. It is a jumping off point for thinking and talking about
your own worldview. The author is quick to point out that he has a
bias (as do all people because of their worldview). But I found the
book to be a good objective exercise. I think anyone wanting to
understand their own belief system will benefit from this book.
James
N. Anderson is associate professor of theology and philosophy at
Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, and an ordained minister
in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.
Crossway
Books, 112 pages.
I
received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher for
the purpose of this review.
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