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PERSONAL WORLDVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE

       -Fundamental Perspectives & Beliefs -    for Truth-Seekers v. 4.2

        NAME: _____________________________________  DATE: _____________

PLEASE MARK YOUR ONE BEST ANSWER FOR EACH QUESTION UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED:

Part One:  ORIGINS

1.      In the beginning, original matter in the universe was formed by a ‘big bang’ explosion (fire), not ‘by water’.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure    

2.      Scientists have demonstrated that, with certain chemicals and conditions, life can occur spontaneously.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

3.      Humans developed from less advanced forms of life not guided by God.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

4.      Humans developed from less advanced forms of life but guided by God.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

5.      God created the first human in Adam, a real fully mature man, within the last 10,000 years.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

6.      Within just six  24-hour ‘solar’ days the earth, entire  universe, and all life were intelligently created ‘out of nothing’.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

7.      Multiple human races, in varying degrees of advancement, have developed through the process of evolution.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

Part Two:  HUMANITY

1.      People are basically ‘good’.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

2.      Humans are wonderfully made in the image and likeness of God, yet terribly ‘flawed’ (bad) due to sin.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

3.      Human feeling of emptiness, sense of guilt, and fear of death are due to original sin and separation from God.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

4.      Human needs (love, significance, security) can be fulfilled only in God, our Creator and Savior Jesus Christ.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

5.      Humans cannot act independently of the providence of God.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

6.      Human beings live one physical life on earth, then their soul will spend eternity in either Heaven or Hell.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

Part Three:  NATURE

1.      By mutations and natural selection, life in nature has continually adapted and advanced toward its overall benefit.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

2.      New types of ‘resistant’ bacteria and viruses are proof of evolution.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

3.      Similar structures observed in both ‘lower forms’ and ‘higher forms’ of life is proof of evolution.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

4.         The study of fossils - of actual dinosaur bones, other animals and humans - prove that evolution has occurred.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

5.         Radiometric dating measurements indicate that dinosaurs became extinct approximately 65 million years ago.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

6.      The scientific study of nature has revealed approximately how many facts that prove evolution has occurred?

a.      Many      b.  __Few        c.  __One       d. __None       e. __Not Sure

7.      There are many geological and fossil discoveries that indicate a single catastrophic global flood actually occurred.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

Part Four:  TRUTH

1.      There is no such thing as “absolute truth”; people may define “truth” in contradictory ways and still be correct.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

2.      Nothing can be known for certain except the things you experience in your own life.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

3.      When it comes to matters of ethics and morality, truth means different things to different people; therefore, no one
can be sure they have the actual truth.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

4.      What is ‘right’ for one person in a given situation might not be ‘right’ for another person in the same situation.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

5.      Which of the following statements comes closest to describing your feelings about the Bible?

a.          Inspired Word, not to be taken literally, word for word.

b.          Actual Word of God to be taken literally, word for word.

c.          Ancient book of fables, legends, history and moral teachings.

6.      An acceptance or understanding of Genesis is not important in accepting the rest of the Holy Bible as Truth.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

7.      God alone knows the meaning of truth but humans are not capable of grasping that knowledge.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

Part Five:  HOPE

1.      Mankind is advancing technologically, physically, emotionally, and spiritually offering greater hope in the future.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

2.      How do you feel about the Evolutionary view of 'origins' in regard to one’s acceptance of redemption from God?

a.          Not a critical obstacle to acceptance.

b.          Minor obstacle to acceptance.

c.          Critical obstacle to acceptance.

3.      How important do you feel one’s view of Biblical Creation is to understanding redemption offered to mankind?

a.          Not very important.       b.    __Somewhat important.       c.   __Critically important.

4.      A person’s view of origins directly shapes their view of redemption or hope.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

5.         The Bible declares that Jesus Christ alone is worthy to be our Savior (redeemer) because He was our Creator.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

6.         Every person will ultimately bow before Jesus as King, but many people will not spend eternal life with Him.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

Part Six:  GOT FACTS?

1.      Evolution is based totally and completely on:

a.          Scientific laws      b.    __Scientific observations        c.  __Unproven 'beliefs'

2.      Evolution has been proved to be true.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

3.      Evolution is a fact.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

4.      Evolution is Science.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

5.      In American public schools it is legal to teach:

a.  __ Evolution only      b.      Creation only      c.  __ Both        d.  __ Neither       e. __ Not Sure

6.      Evolutionary theory can stand up to the rigorous standard of proof demanded by the Scientific Method.

a.      True       b.  __False        c.      Better than Creation       d.  __Not Sure

7.      Creation theory can stand up to the rigorous standard of proof demanded by the Scientific Method.

a.      True       b.  __False        c.      Better than Evolution     d.  __Not Sure

8.      Evolution meets the scientific criteria for a Theory.

a.      True       b.  __False        c.      Better than Creation       d.  __Not Sure

9.      Creation meets the scientific criteria for a Theory.

a.      True       b.  __False        c.      Better than Evolution     d.  __Not Sure

10.    Before 1920 'creation' was the only account of origins taught widely in schools across America.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

11.    Today, the basic principles of Evolution are taught not only in natural science classes, but also in every major
subject in public school curricula (e.g. sociology, psychology, history, political science, economics, law  etc.).

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

Part Seven:  IMPLICATIONS

1.      Is it biblical  to accept Evolutionary thinking?

a.          Yes. Then why? (Check ALL that apply)

1)          The Bible doesn't discount evolution as one means God may have used.

2)          The Bible indicates evolution did occur.

3)          Scientific evidence proves evolution.

b.          No. Then why? (Check ALL that apply)

1)          The Bible does discount evolution.

2)          Evolution requires death to occur, yet death didn't exist until Adam's sin.

3)          Evolution undermines the Gospel message - the need for mankind to be redeemed by Jesus.

4)          Evolution sets itself up against the knowledge of God, His Word, and His plan for us.

2.      All belief systems are based on one of two origin worldviews:  Supernatural Creation or Naturalistic Evolution.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

3.      An individual’s values, attitudes and behavior are shaped by their foundational origins worldview.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

4.      Our society's values, attitudes and behavior are shaped by the culture’s predominant origins worldview.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

5.      Perception is not always Reality.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

6.      Ideas have consequences.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

7.      People tend to behave the way they think.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

8.      Right behavior results from right thinking.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

9.      People’s belief in God, the Bible, and the Gospel are shaped by their perception of reality and their worldview.

a.      True       b.  __False      c.  __Not Sure

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