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Introduction The biblical worldview refers to a set of thoughts and beliefs that guide the manner in which Christians understand the world and relate to its numerous characteristic elements. Because Christianity has numerous denominations, the conception of the worldview among its adherents varies in certain elements (Duvall & Hays, 2008). This concept applies as a descriptive model of the world in the eyes of a Christian. It has six major elements, namely eschatology, praxeology, epistemology, etiology, explanation of the world, as well as values. Eschatology refers to the branch of theology concerned with the things that characterize the ultimate destiny of humankind such as death and the final judgment (Huffman, 2012). Praxeology refers to the theological element that guides Christians on ways they can attain their goals. Etiology refers to the philosophical study of causation that enlightens Christians about their origin and the purpose for existence (Huffman, 2012). The biblical worldview provides a framework of the beliefs that shape the kind of relations that Christians have with themselves, the world, and with God. The natural world The biblical worldview provides Christians with the ethical values that guide their actions by referring to the teachings of Jesus Christ. Christianity has been in existence for very many years, and its adherents have relied on the same worldview to make sense of life and its numerous realities (Hindson & Towns, 2015). One of the things that Christians learn and adhere to from the biblical worldview is that man was created to love and serve the supernatural being conceived as the perfect, omnipotent, and omnipresent ruler of the universe (Huffman, 2012). The biblical worldview has a number of essentials that provide the basis for judging the actions of human beings. It is important to note that Christians do things in a certain way because they are accustomed to a certain set of guidelines that define their expected mannerisms (Duvall & Hays, 2008). The biblical worldview forms the basis of the way Christians understand and relate to God. In addition, it provides the direction that Christians take with regard to essential concepts such as marriage, education, politics, economics, children, and the environment among others (Huffman, 2012). One of the main essentials of the biblical worldview is the importance of making decisions based on the things that make one feel comfortable, happy, eliminate conflicts, increase productivity, and have a deeper connection with God (Hindson & Towns, 2015). Research has established that the biblical worldview has a huge impact on the behavior and beliefs of Christians because they tend to do things in a certain manner (Duvall & Hays, 2008). Human identity Over the years, Christians have based their human identity of the biblical worldview. All their decisions, actions, and thoughts develop from the way the Bible teaches about handling the realities of life and relating to God (MacArthur, Hughes, & Mayhue, 200
Ravens and crows have been a huge part of human culture since ancient times. Large black birds evoked a powerful response in the collective subconscious of various human collectives. They were revered and feared since ancient time, considered messengers of gods or spirits of the dead. Modern day media also honors these birds. The image bred by these concepts is largely unrepresentative of them. The image of ravens and crows has been different across different cultures. Scandinavian pagans honored ravens as messengers of Odin and symbols of wisdom. Ancient Greeks though ravens to be familiars of Apollo. During middle ages, the image of ravens became grimmer. Carrion birds, which fed on victims of plagues and multiple wars, represented death and everything connected to it. Another powerful image of raven originates in Victorian England. The story of the Tower Ravens is a beautiful tale speaking of the ravens as the guardians of England. The legend was thought to originate from the times of Charles II, but was proven to be created in the 19 th century (Sax 2010). The most influential raven-related poem was also created by Edgar Allan Poe in the 19 th century. The poem defined the image of ravens in modern culture. The bird since has been used as a symbol of death, mysticism and impending doom. Many modern movies solidified that image. In Omen 2 the antichrist has a raven as his spirit animal. The Crow is probably the movie which most promoted the dark image of crows in the 20 th century. The death of Brandon Lee during the filming only added to the over the top grimness of the picture and further associated the crows with death and disaster. All of those legends and works of art have built a very peculiar image of crows in the eyes of the public. They became associated with powers that be, messengers of gods or devils, mystical and mysterious creatures. Their image is largely negative in the modern day as most people think of them as carrion eaters. The image is regularly solidified as every medieval-themed movie aiming to create a darker atmosphere uses imagery of ravens feeding on corpses. That is a misconception. The word “crow” covers forty-eight different species of birds. Some of them are indeed carrion eaters, but many others, like jackdaws, are omnivores. That diversity explains the variety of images of crows across different cultures. The basis for the mystical allure of crows is surprisingly simple. Those birds are highly social and have developed a sort of culture of their own (Marzluff and Angell 2005). They are capable of learning from each other maintaining knowledge within their population. That culture is closely related to humans in ways scientist do not yet fully understand. Humans have affected crows as much as crows have affected ravens. Us growing crops, for example, changed the lives of many cro
The strength-based approach is well-established, as there is an extensive amount of theoretical and empirical literature that discusses it. The approach is defined as “a collaborative process between the person supported by services and those supporting them, allowing them to work together to determine an outcome that draws on the person’s strengths and assets” (Caiels et al., 2021, p. 19). The central problem associated with using the approach is that it does not provide clear instructions about how it should be used. In other words, the strength-based approach is seen as a philosophical standpoint, which may be difficult to transform into actual practice (Caiels et al., 2021). At the same time, the approach is dangerous for some clients, as some of them are reliant on the help of others, such older generation or people with disabilities (Caiels et al., 2021). These people cannot rely on their strengths, as they need other people to care for them, which is against the central principles of the strength-based approach. As an advanced human service professional, I will acknowledge these limitations of the strength-based approach. In particular, I will try to learn practical evidence and specific interventions I can use to address my clients’ problems. Additionally, I will use the strength-based approach to those populations that can benefit from them, such as younger adults. Reference Caiels, J., Milne, A., & Beadle-Brown, J. (2021). Taking a strengths-based approach to social work and social care: A literature review . PERU. Web.
In spite of the fact that gambling has always been considered a vicious way of sparing one’s time that cannot exist in the society of religious and fair people, the notorious game has taken its toll on the casinos and the people who would like to have some air of adventures and risks in their life without resorting to extreme sports. The question is whether gambling should be legalized as one of the sources of the state’s incomes or banned for good as the pastime that cannot be accepted in Kentucky. Taking a deep look into the history of the state, one can see absolutely clearly that gambling has always been one of the ventures that bring huge sums of money into the state’s treasury. However blasphemous that might sound, gambling is something that the state has been surviving on throughout its long history. Beginning with the very history of the state, one should presume that it is a well-known fact that gambling has been widely established in Kentucky. It was not the main source of the state income, though. The industries that added to the well-being of the state and its GNP since the day the state was founded and throughout the past century was the coal mining, which contributed to the state’s income to the utmost. However, as the Word War II burst out, mining became extinguished and the mines were left. As the war ended, the abandoned territory of production was ra
The World Wide Web has altered various aspects of people’s lives, as seen in the article “Looking toward Cyberspace: Beyond Grounded Sociology.” People nowadays connect using virtual environments. Other people who live in digital reality exist further than ‘looking glass.’ Sherry Turkle, the author, seems to be fascinated by how individuals can exist in both the digital and actual worlds. The author has stated that individuals in the digital world can have many personas in windows units. Personality is a result of increased flexibility in the digital world. Consequently, the author’s concepts have been limited to the advent of digital identities. Turkle shows how literary portrayal might aid in changing the identity of the user in his examination. People have learned previously unknown portions of their lives because of the digital world’s ability to disguise one’s identity. People can also investigate many elements of their existence at the same time. Ultimately, the online environment is pressurized, consequently, individuality is an essential element since it may cause division or comfort. Turkle (1999) argues the online environment has a variety of psychological repercussions. Due to the intense connections among individuals, personality development is an integral aspect of cyberspace. Due to self-concept, behavioral patterns are not exposed to the power of full judgment. People always seem willing to try out new notions. The author uses Eric Erickson’s theory of psychosocial quarantine to defend his point of view. Tackle associates character construction with the stage of adolescence, during which teenagers fall into or out of love with people and concepts. The author also explains how people have been compelled to accept significant deficiencies in actual life. Therefore, individuals must make the most of their funds. Persona moratorium occurs in cyberspace on numerous channels, allowing people to come and go as they like (Turkle, 1999). The writer discusses how individuals might use language to construct unique personalities in the online world. Turkle invented the principle of contra personality that used a computer screen. Identity in virtual worlds can be flexi
Introduction Hurricane Katrina was a destructive storm happened in the United States that affected most individuals psychologically and physically. It led to massive destruction of property, death of many individuals and damage of the eco-system. Indeed, Hurricane Katrina presented immense impact along the US coastline that resulted in social and economic disintegration. The disastrous event was caused by rapid seismic and strong movement of wind that was blowing along the coastline. This led to heavy flooding in most cities in America, especially towns located near the coastline, such as New Orleans. The destruction that was evident as a result of the event made authorities to embark on their ambitious plans in order to curb any possible outcomes of Hurricane Katrina along the coastline. This paper gives comprehensive information on Hurricane Katrina with focus on its destructive nature and preventive measures necessary in curbing its effects. Understanding Hurricane Katrina, its destructive nature and effects As noted, Hurricane Katrina that took place in 2005 remains the most destructive storm that has ever taken place along the American coastline. The storm that was as a result of strong blowing wind and rapid seismic movement caused turmoil in the country. It affected the nation politically, socially, culturally and economically (Abramson, Richard & Irwin 1). For instance, the event led to immense human losses. Many people, adults as well as children, were swept away by the heavy floods. Their lives appeared in a setting which could not be regarded as a precious commodity. This exposed most individuals to psychological torture and mental instability, which has also affected their social capacity (Abramson, Richard & Irwin 2). The event also led to massive loss of property and investments in the region. This affected the economic status of the state which performance had been remarkable before the event. Consequently, the storm led to the destruction of the eco-systems that acted as cultural and social centers along the coastline. The floods led to the destruction of key social and cultural centers that served as recreational areas. This was evident since the floods swept away vegetation and serene features that were available in the region (Artiga, Adrianne Michael, David, & Adele 1). As noted, the effects of Hurricane Katrina were severe due to poor level of preparedness by various individuals and government. Therefore, it is prudent for authorities in the US to develop pertinent policies and guidelines to enhance the level of preparedness to curb any kind of disaster. Prevention of hurricane, political, social and cultural impact Hurricane Katrina caused a severe humanitarian crisis in the US that justifies the need for the adoption of the ideal preventive measures. This is critical in ensuring that the public are safe from the effects of such an event in future (Artiga et al 1). Indeed, less focus had been given to the preventive measures of Hurricane Katrina before it happened. Government authorities, such as marine armies and health officials, have only been focusing on rescuing mission o
Introduction The school I was attached to was (give the name) and is located in (give area: street and town name or city name). It is a small childcare center set up last year by (give her name) who owns the school. She did not have enough experience in the care of young children and the education they need but believed that training of young children should start as early as possible for them to grow mentally. She emphasized memory training by way of playing games, the use of flashcards, and hands-on work to activate their brain functions. The school is now about a year old and has seen many children grow in the way they think and act. Body Content The school is headed by a principal assisted by three teachers who are DPT trained. Two of these teachers are trained English teachers while the other is a Chinese teacher. The center has a capacity of 27 in total. The children enter the school as toddlers before joining Nursery 1 and 2 from where they graduate to Kindergarten 1 and 2. Their curriculum is conducted in a thematic form; Mathematics and languages are taught alternately. They are taught language explorations on Mondays and Wednesdays while mathematics explorations and investigations are done on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On Fridays, they take moral education, art and craft, and science. All these on Friday are introductions, explorations, investigations, and sensory. Outdoor games are done daily after classes in the evening. All lessons from Monday to Thursday are carried out in individual classes. It is only on Fridays that students on each level are put together to study. This enables them to share ideas and socialize thus pulling them closer. This also creates conflict between them which prompts conflict resolution amongst themselves. There is an observation that I made from the school; since it is just newly set up, the owner would not want the school to experience problems in lesson presentations given to the children and therefore monitors the curriculum closely. The operator believes in a brain-training program and sets up the curriculum, to be used by the teachers, with the principal. Before the start of any lesson during the day, children are taken through a brain training session by their teachers. This enables them to remember what they have learned and expanded their memories. I think the adoption of DAP has been successful since the teaching materials are made in a way that fits the learner. The curriculum is in thema
ESP is discussed in the book, ‘ Introduction to Psychology’ by Rod Plotnik and Haig Kouyoumdjian . The concept explains the utilization of what is referred to as the sixth sense other than that of sight, smell, hearing, touch and taste. The concept is however controversial among psychologists since it cannot be quantified or demonstrated repetitively. ESP is defined as “a group of psychic experiences that involves perceiving or sending information (images) outside normal sensory processes or channels” (Plotnik & Haig 138). It entails telepathy, which is the potential to read other’s thoughts, psychokinesis, which is the capability to apply mind above matter, precognition, which is the potential to prognosticate events, and clairvoyance, which is the capability to recognize events or things that are out of sight. These four ESPs are referred to as psi phenomenon. The Gallup poll ascertains that forty percent of Americans admit to the existence of ESP while just about ten percent disregard it. Psychologists disregard it since it cannot be proven and its justification challenges biological, physical laws and trickery methods have been used to demonstrate it as proven by Amazing Randi. However, research on the brain reveals that the neurotransmitter dopamine is directly linked to the supernatural perceptions. People have been fooled through magic and claims of psychic abilities, which cannot be demonstrated repeatedly under controlled environments. Therefore, ESP has not been able to endure the scrutiny of scientific investigation (138). ESP is a paranormal occurrence or weird intuition that encompasses astrology, psychic powers, communicating with the dead, astral potentials and prophesies. The big question is whether ESP is a mere coincidence, trickery or even hallucination or if it does really exist. This topic is relevant to class since it can be referred to explain events that science disregards such as witchcraft and realistic dreams for a better understanding of the world. Besides, the topic is still a fresh field of research in parapsychology and students could base their research projects to investigate the occurrence of ESP. Work Cited Plotnik, Rod and Haig Kouyoumdjian. Introduction to Psychology . Cengage Learning, 2010. Print.
Food reactions are very common and affect almost everyone at a particular point. Research has shown that 7.8% of children and about 4% of adults clinically experience food reactions. This research has further noted that majority of the population does not distinguish unpleasant taste from food reactions. Therefore, food reactions can be defined as abnormal responses to a particular type of food that results to unpleasant characteristic symptoms (Samartin & Marcos, 2008). Accordingly, food reactions are of three main types: food sensitivities, food allergies and food intolerance. Food sensitivities are reactions involving an individual’s immunity, most notably the types 3 and 4 pathways. Averagely, it can take up to two days before an individual develops symptoms of food sensitivity, and this complicates the diagnosis. Clinically, food sensitivities worsen or cause medical conditions such as migraines, skin eruptions, fibromyalgia, and joint pains. Similar to food sensitivities, food allergies involve the immune system despite involving the type 1 pathway. However, allergies are invoked by a very small amount of food molecule, are instantaneous in response, and are often fatal. Usually, individuals with food allergies are affected on their respiratory tract and will clinically present with dyspnoea, conjunctivitis, and hives. Unlike other food reactions, food intolerance is digestive than immunologic in nature. It occurs in individuals who lack or have a particular enzyme in low levels. For instance, individuals who have insufficient lactase enzyme are lactose intolerant. As such, the undigested lactose in milk products is fed on by the intestinal bacteria, causing cramping, diarrhea, and bloating (Grosvenor & Smolin, 2010). More often than not, an individual will experience a particular food reaction because of a specific component in food called an allergen. This component avoids the normal digestive process by resisting to heat when food is being cooked. Allergens further evade the corrosiveness of hydrochloric acid in the abdomen and the gastrointestinal tract. As such, they easily cross the lining of the gastrointestinal tract through the blood stream to the target organs. Here, a generalized food reaction is induced by either influences of heredity or immunity. The immune pathway involves two protein components called immunoglobulin E (IgE) and the mast cell. IgE is an allergic antibody circulating in blood whereas the mast cell is a specialized histamine storage cell located in highly sensitive body tissues. O