The World of Worldviews: Making Sense of the World Dr. William E. Brown

1.My ship in good sailing condition and operation. 2.The fleet sails without destroying itself. 3.The fleet is headed toward the right destination.

1.My personal commitments 2.My interpersonal relationships 3.The goals in my life

“I had a crisis of faith. I thought you had to experience things if you want to know right from wrong. I’d go to Christian revivals and be moved by the Holy Spirit and I’d go to rock concerts and feel the same fervor. The I’d be told, ‘That’s the Devil’s music! Don’t partake in that!’ I wanted to experience things religion said not to experience... When I got untethered from the comfort of religion, it wasn’t a loss of faith for me, it was a discovery of self. I had faith that I’m capable enough to handle any situation “I had a crisis of faith. I thought you had to experience things if you want to know right from wrong. I’d go to Christian revivals and be moved by the Holy Spirit and I’d go to rock concerts and feel the same fervor. The I’d be told, ‘That’s the Devil’s music! Don’t partake in that!’ I wanted to experience things religion said not to experience... When I got untethered from the comfort of religion, it wasn’t a loss of faith for me, it was a discovery of self. I had faith that I’m capable enough to handle any situation.” Brad Pitt It’s all about me....

There are no rules. Just follow your heart. -Robin Williams It’s all about me....

"If I was having a bad day, or if something was really getting me down -boy troubles, whatever- I wanted to go out and get a new piercing. It was definitely a release for me. Something that made me feel a little more strong or empowered. Because it was something that had to do with me and no one else." was really getting me down -boy troubles, whatever- I wanted to go out and get a new piercing. It was definitely a release for me. Something that made me feel a little more strong or empowered. Because it was something that had to do with me and no one else." Christina Aguilera Rolling Stone It’s all about me....

I am a blank slate— therefore I can create anything I want. -Tobey Maguire It’s all about me.... I don't necessarily believe in organized religion. I love my God, my higher power, but it is mine and mine alone, and I create my connection, and I decide how my connection is going to be. -Will Smith

You know when I feel inwardly beautiful? When I am with my girlfriends and we are having a "goddess circle." -Jennifer Aniston It’s all about me....

I don't believe in God now...I can still work up an envy for someone who has faith. I can see how that could be a deeply soothing experience. -Jack Nicholson It’s all about me....

“Yes, we are a nation that is unenlightened because of religion. I do believe that. I think that religion stops people from thinking. I think it justifies crazies. I think flying planes into a building was a faith-based initiative. I think religion is a neurological disorder.” Bill Maher Religion is the problem

Around the office, whenever I see a Christian, I scream and run away like a little girl... I am more afraid of Christians than I am of getting a flesh eating virus.... I am more afraid of Christians than I am of being shipped to Syria and tortured. Al Franken Christians are the problem

1. Thinking Like a Leader

LET IT SNOW!!!

The Biblical Challenge Using Your Mind... “... Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” Matthew 22:37

Therefore, I urge you brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God - this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not be conformed any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind... - Romans 12:1-2 Using Your Mind...

... men of Issachar, who understood the times and knew what Israel should do Chronicles 12:32... men of Issachar, who understood the times and knew what Israel should do Chronicles 12:32 Using Your Mind...

To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning... In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king questioned them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom. - Daniel 1:17,20 Using Your Mind...

WORLDVIEWS Using your mind

Are we... thinking worldviewishly? We think... in fragments

Are we... thinking worldviewishly? We think... in fragments in images

Are we... thinking worldviewishly? We think... in fragments in images in sounds

15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. 1 Peter 3:15-16

2. Thinking Worldviewishly

The World of Worldviews: Making Sense of the World Dr. William E. Brown