History have proven that the word “worldview” has been ponder upon from months to years to centuries to millennia. Worldview to me is a broad term and subject that must be approach with infinite caution. Instead of seeing it as a broad term, I’ll simply elaborate on a important aspect of my life, one of my belief, religion.
I was born in a strictly religious family and am the oldest of my siblings. Naturally, everything I do is greatly scrutinize to teach my siblings a lesson. I am the “trial kid”, the one that set the standard and the example. When I fail to provide the answers my parents seek, the Bible is my tutor, the guidebook that is always used to judge and condemn me in the family. Don’t give me wrong, I value my religion and would …show more content…
It should be use as a model, not as a requirement to survive on this earth. This is the reason why young adults are declining in religion at an alarming rate.
Statistics shows that 96% of youth drop out of church upon graduating high school! That is incredibly sad and a jaw dropping fact. Among the reasons why avoid religion or church, many youths stated that work, moving to college, and wanting a break from the church is simply why they avoid it at all cost. Personally, I am one of the 4% who still attend church whether or not I’m in the company of my parents. To me, it’s a sacred ritual at which I have the opportunity to give thanks and ask God for more favors. Although I attend mass on a regular basis, I can see why avoid it. As I mentioned before, the Bible is always use as law to condemn me for a wrongdoing. Moreover, I’ve noticed that the majority of most churches are families, the typical …show more content…
As a full time student with twenty credits, I am deeply involved in my study. Moreover, I am the secretary of the Church council at mass and a student senator at College of Saint Mary. Considering all this, I have to somehow find a way to pay my tuition without getting involve in loans. This leaves me with two options: work-study and an outside job. I’m doing both! The only time I have for my outside job as a nursing aide is on the weekends. On top of this all, I need to find time to share with my family and friends; this doesn’t leave much room for religious activities. I know of many students in the same situation who are also involve in sports. I’ve pondered on many occasions if I could skip Church and religious time to add extra hours at work or finish my school
I was born in a strictly religious family and am the oldest of my siblings. Naturally, everything I do is greatly scrutinize to teach my siblings a lesson. I am the “trial kid”, the one that set the standard and the example. When I fail to provide the answers my parents seek, the Bible is my tutor, the guidebook that is always used to judge and condemn me in the family. Don’t give me wrong, I value my religion and would …show more content…
It should be use as a model, not as a requirement to survive on this earth. This is the reason why young adults are declining in religion at an alarming rate.
Statistics shows that 96% of youth drop out of church upon graduating high school! That is incredibly sad and a jaw dropping fact. Among the reasons why avoid religion or church, many youths stated that work, moving to college, and wanting a break from the church is simply why they avoid it at all cost. Personally, I am one of the 4% who still attend church whether or not I’m in the company of my parents. To me, it’s a sacred ritual at which I have the opportunity to give thanks and ask God for more favors. Although I attend mass on a regular basis, I can see why avoid it. As I mentioned before, the Bible is always use as law to condemn me for a wrongdoing. Moreover, I’ve noticed that the majority of most churches are families, the typical …show more content…
As a full time student with twenty credits, I am deeply involved in my study. Moreover, I am the secretary of the Church council at mass and a student senator at College of Saint Mary. Considering all this, I have to somehow find a way to pay my tuition without getting involve in loans. This leaves me with two options: work-study and an outside job. I’m doing both! The only time I have for my outside job as a nursing aide is on the weekends. On top of this all, I need to find time to share with my family and friends; this doesn’t leave much room for religious activities. I know of many students in the same situation who are also involve in sports. I’ve pondered on many occasions if I could skip Church and religious time to add extra hours at work or finish my school