Category: Religion / Theology

In this assignment, you will analyze the implications of an ethical issue according to the Christian worldview. You will be challenged to think about Christian worldview core beliefs and apply what you have learned over this course. This will be a thorough analysis of a case study you will choose from the options provided.

Write a 1,000 word essay in which you analyze ethical thinking and use values-based decision-making to address a case study from the perspective of the Christian worldview. Choose one case study from the five options listed in the attached it is already chose at bottom of instruction “Ethical Dilemmas” document. The Rubric is attached for grading please follow

After an appropriate introductory paragraph with a thesis statement in which you name the scenario you are choosing, address each of the following six sections with at least one paragraph each. Write at least one paragraph for each component using the underlined titles for a subheading.

Ethical Dilemma: Briefly describe the ethical dilemma in your own words, including (a) what in the scenario makes it difficult to make an ethical decision and (b) at least two options for resolving the scenario, providing a brief overview of what sort of ethical decisions each option might make.
Core Beliefs: What beliefs about God and humanity from the Christian worldview are relevant to the scenario? How might these core worldview commitments of Christians influence one’s decision-making with regard to this scenario?
Resolution: Describe the Christian worldview’s proposal for resolving the ethical dilemma. How should the person in the scenario act according to the Christian worldview? What is the best course of action for a Christian? (Note: The resolution should be consistent with Christian worldview commitments.)
Evaluation: What might be the unintended consequences and perceived benefits of the resolution proposed by the Christian worldview?
Comparison: How does the Christian worldview resolution compare to how another worldview might resolve the dilemma? Choose a specific contrasting worldview, such as atheism, pantheism, or scientism.
Conclusion: Synthesize the main points, pulling the ideas of the paper together.
References
Use and cite two course resources (textbook, overviews, and the Bible), and at least two scholarly sources from the GCU Library that address the issue from opposing sides. Refer to the directions on “Navigating the GCU Library for CWV Benchmark Research” and the “Example Ethical Dilemma Essay.”

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. Review the GCU Template for formatting and utilize the attached “Ethical Dilemmas Essay Template” to complete the benchmark assignment.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

This benchmark assignment assesses the following competencies:

MC1: Critical Thinking

MC2: Effective Communication

MC3: Christian Worldview Knowledge

Do not copy the case study into your essay.
1. Pornography
Joe secretly enjoys pornography. He gets a great deal of gratification out of viewing Internet pornography and masturbating, though he always acts behind closed doors and believes that his actions have no effect on others. He justifies his behavior by saying, Who am I harming?
Then he discovers a statistic on the Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking website (http://www.unglobalcompact.org/docs/issues_doc/labour/Forced_labour/HUMAN_TRAFFICKING_-_THE_FACTS_-_final.pdf) stating that 43% of human trafficking victims are used for forced commercial sexual exploitation, of whom 98% are women and girls, and that the pornography business is a multibillion dollar industry (Global Initiative, n.d.).
His freedom to view pornography is now at odds with harm to himself (addiction) and others (abuse through forced trafficking and media exploitation). (More information can be found at http://www.lifeissues.net/writers/may/may_17pornographycost.html, which is a report by William May called The Social Costs of Pornography provided by the Witherspoon Institute out of Princeton [May, 2010].)
How should Joe respond? Should he maintain his lifestyle because of his freedom of choice or should he change his behavior because of the harm done? What is his responsibility for the harm that the pornography industry can cause, even if he himself is not directly harming someone else?

    Introduction (approximately 100150 words)
    Biblical Metanarrative (approximately 150-200 words)
    Topic Example 1 (approximately 125250 words)
    Topic Example 2 (approximately 125250 words)
    Conclusion (approximately 100150 words)
The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate your understanding of the unified and coherent nature of the Bible and the theological doctrines. One way to view Scripture is through the four major plot movements of Creation, Fall, Redemption, and New Creation. Considering biblical doctrines through these four plot movements can aid in our understanding of humanity and humanitys relationship to God.
After viewing the presentation, Understanding the Metanarrative, and completing your textbook readings, you will be equipped to demonstrate the coherence of Scripture and share some of the implications of the unified message of the Bible.
For this assignment, you must write a 6001,000-word essay addressing the following prompt:
The unity of the Bible is demonstrated through the Divine inspiration of the Holy Spirit on the human authors of Scripture. The study of theology uncovers and articulates the unity of all the biblical texts when they are taken together. From the list of approved doctrines to address, demonstrate the unified nature of the Bible by tracing that doctrine through the four major plot developments of Scripture. 
For example, The Bible describes God as love in 1 John 4:8. The way to interpret God is love is to look at the biblical story that reveals Gods character through His actions. When looking at the idea of love through the four major plot movements in Scripture we see Gods love demonstrated in His creation of humanity, His patience with humanity after the fall, His sacrificial death to redeem humanity from the fall, and His restorative work through preparation of the heavenly home. (This example would be substantiated and demonstrated with biblical support, and be elaborated on within the essay.)
Assignment Requirements:
1.    Discuss the major movement of the biblical metanarrative, its main character, and its implications for understanding the unity of the biblical books.
2.    Choose two topics from the approved topics list that are presented in Biblical doctrine with attention on how these theological topics unfold through the through the four major plot movements of Creation, Fall, Redemption, and New Creation.
3.    Using your theological examples, share the implications that these examples provide humanitys relationship to God.
4.    Incorporate at least 2 theological references in your paper using course resources.
5.    Incorporate at least 2 relevant biblical references.
6.    Write a clear introductory paragraph including the thesis statement. A summative concluding paragraph must also be included.
7.    Refer to the “Course Policies” in the course syllabus for the formatting expectations in this course.

The paper will offer (1) a succinct but thorough summary of the main arguments of the book and
(2) an appraisal of it that addresses the following questions: are the arguments
convincing? Are the chapters well organized?
3 Are opponents positions treated fairly?

Textbook
Lewis, C.S. The Problem of Pain. New York: HarperOne, 2001. ISBN: 978-0060652968

Instructions: Answer ONE of the following prompts. Your answer ought to be at least 300 words.

A)  Using the creation story, discuss how Vaisnava, Saiva, and Sakta traditions address their traditions’ concerns through mythological adaptation.

B)  Discuss how Vaisnava, Saiva, and Sakta traditions construct ultimate reality around their primary deity.