How Christian Beliefs Shape Worldview and Community Belonging

Student’s Name ENGL 122-Composition and Reading Professor’s Name 7th May 2021 Unit 2 Essay Assignment: Language and Community What is one community you belong to that affects how you view the world and your place in it? Introduction I grew up in a family and community founded in the values of Christianity. The central meaning of Christianity is the trust in Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As Christians, we accept as true that Jesus was chosen by God to be our savoir and we wait for His second coming as accomplishment of messianic prophecies in the Old Testament. We also believe God has revealed himself through His creation while believers prove God’s existence through reading the Bible, Jesus Christ and God’s words. The world is so diverse and being part of Christian community provides a sense of unity and purpose for existence. In Christian community, one is expected to embrace Christian worldview where an individual sees the world in the perspective of the Bible and the understanding that every message from it is proper. Since we believe in the Bible, it means the foundation of our existence is derived from serving and loving God. Being part of a Christian community affects our world view starting from our moral beliefs, actions, decisions, holiday celebrations, and relationships. Christian worldview has enabled my understanding of the world by providing answers to some of the life questions. Today, the world is segregated by people who believe in different ideologies and theories but still, no one knows for certain what is right or wrong. As Christians, we base our knowledge of right and wrong from the Bible. Sacred texts and writing provide knowledge on beliefs which assist Christians in understanding their reason for existence, goals and dreams (Esqueda, 91-100). They are also crucial to both the living and dynamic features of a religious community. F