Personal Worldview Inventory : Spirituality

Religions have very distinct differences because every religion has something that another one does not. The differences can even cause conflicts between different religions even if they are in the same family. Religions also have similarities that can cause feuds to end if people use it in the right way. You can see these similarities and differences in Hinduism and Native American religions if you look at how they do their rituals, rites of passage, view of gods, view of holy book, afterlife, and the role of women.

Spirituality is defined as “of relating to sacred matters”. To many people this has different meanings. In the traditional modernistic western, this can be defined as being sacred to Christianity. In the Christian approach one is believed to be spiritual if they attend church and pray to Jesus and abide by the rules set by the bible. It is a sin to go against the bible and doing so leads to a consequence of praying for forgiveness to Jesus in hope for your eternal salvation of your soul. But to many, this type of church does not exist. To native-Americans, spirituality is defined as something more powerful than the church, stories and rituals is what takes part in fighting

Religion and spirituality reach into the depths of the human psyche and strongly influence a nation’s way of life.

Worldview is regarded as the crucial basis of reality and is dominant among culture. It consists of classes, norms as well as values that provide an overview by which is observed as an overview that people use to examine the universe. As a result of unique wide perspective associated with worldview that everybody has, there are evidences of similarities within communities, family setups and among the culture. (Shelly, 2006). Worldview can also be influenced by the spiritual nature of individuals as this requires a consideration so as to take a person’s holistic care. These postmodern and scientific models of philosophy are the current factor that hinders the total spiritual approval in healthcare. Faith in me

It is a creature created by God. We are extraordinary machines full of mystery images of God and we were made to serve God. “Human beings are created in the image of God and thus possess personality, self-transcendence, intelligence, morality, gregariousness and creativity” (Sire, 2009). In postmodernism and scientism human beings are created by matter and there is no foundation of human beings from the beginning or why we exist.

Spirituality is about seeking a meaningful connection with something bigger than you, which can result in positive emotions. Such emotions can be peace, awe, contentment, gratitude, and acceptance. Emotional health is about cultivating a positive state of mind. This can broaden your outlook to recognize and incorporate a connection to something larger than you. Basically, do not get stuck on negative emotions. It can be difficult to cultivate positive emotions, such as gratitude and compassion. Spirituality is a broad concept with room for many perspectives. It includes a sense of connection to something

Spirituality is a very broad concept and it means different things to numerous people. I personally think that it means believing in Jesus, respecting him, and filling out His will that He has for each and every one of us. I pray to God every day and realize that my role in life is bigger than what I do on a daily basis. My role is to introduce people to God and to pray and help everyone no matter their religion of beliefs.

“Spirituality is derived from the Latin word spiritus, spirit, the essential part of the person which controls the mind and the mind controls the body. Thus the spirit is the vital life force which motivate people and influence ones life, health behavior and relationships” (Baldacchino & Draper, 2001). She also stated that spirituality is the mainstream of life which unifies all aspects of the human being. Spirituality applies to both believers and non believers, including the presence of diverse cultural beliefs (Baldacchino & Draper, 2001). Culliford stated that : “In times of emotional stress, physical illness, loss, bereavement and death human beings tend to find comfort, peace, inspiration, reverence and meaning by focusing on their spirituality whether they believe in God or not” (Culliford, 2002). In a study conducted by Tuck and Thingajana the meaning of spirituality was voiced by person living with HIV disease and healthy adults. The definitions voiced by the HIV patients were that “Spirituality is relating and believing in God, who is always present. It is perceived as being guided or helped or being inspired or giving unto. Spirituality includes the process of journeying, discovering and centering and is outwardly expressed” (Tuck & Thinganjana, 2007). The definitions of Spirituality expressed by the healthy individuals were that:

Spirituality is about what do we live for and what keeps us alive. It is combined with the soul, spirit and mind. When we go into deeper, we feel from unnecessary things attached. It gives a greater inner security and peace that cannot be compared. As the practice goes on we will feel a change in our life’s slowly, more self-centered, less needy of possessions and social status and inner happiness.

Spirituality is defined by the Merriam-Webster (2015) dictionary as “the quality or state of being concerned with religion or religious matters.” That is the simple definition of it from a dictionary. In depth, spirituality is defined as a person’s beliefs, attitudes, values and connection

A “worldview” is the term use to describe a complete way of viewing the world around you. Worldview differs from person to person and can be determined by religion (Grand Canyon University [GCU], 2015) or by family customs; therefore, individual’s worldview is something that was not developed over night. It is something the person has learned and believed to be true their whole life which direct the way they think, see the world around them and make decisions. With the different view and mindsets of individuals, it is complicated to make everyone happy and this can create tension between science and religion. The purpose of this paper is to write on a personal worldview inventory, discussing the possible

¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬ Religion is simply belief or worship of superhuman power; it requires one to behave in a certain manner according to laws prescribed. In Judaism, its laws are derived from the Torah and first five books of the bible; they believe in one God whom all of us are modeled in his image hence each one of us is to be treated with dignity and equality. Christianity is similar to Judaism with one God but use the whole bible as a guide, there are few differences including dietary laws which are present in Judaism and place of worship. Islamic believers on the other hand believe in Allah as their supreme being and the Quran as their book of faith. Their practices are stricter with some dietary prohibition and attires rules. The only different is that its believers worship on Fridays as opposed to Saturdays in Judaism and Sunday in Christianity. In Buddhism religion, those practicing it believe in Buddha who was a prophet as well writings in their holy book. They have a dressing code and believe in concepts such as rebirth, suffering, Karma and liberation (Glaser, 2005). In Hinduism, those ascribing to it don’t believe in one single God. They have several gods with it being the only religion where animals like Cows and Monkeys are revered.

Prime reality can be explained as a belief in God and the Holy Trinity. God is present in our lives all of the time, not only in times of severe stress. However, some people do not acknowledge Him unless they are afraid or near death. My personal belief is that God is around us always, with those who acknowledge him and those that do not. He is waiting for everyone to acknowledge that he is a big

Hinduism and Islam are two largely practiced religions, specifically in India and the subcontinents. Both Hinduism and Islam have unique practices and traditions, which can vary depending on the town, region or people. They share a common belief in a supreme god, that being either Brahma or Allah respectively. The traditions differ on the central texts used, as well as differences in the process of reaching the afterlife and basic beliefs.

What is spirituality? And is it only related to religion? It is hard to answer these questions as there are a lot of definitions of spirituality and what is it related to. For some people, spirituality has no meaning outside the circle of the religion. On the other hand, some people say that spirituality can exist inside the religion and also outside the religion. People should stop relating spirituality to only religion. Instead, people should know the true meaning of spirituality outside the circle of the religion as it will open doors for knowledge and have a butter understanding and better life. In the United States, religion is frequently equated with spirituality or a personal relationship with God