Worldview, as defined by James Sire, is a set of presuppositions, which we hold consciously or subconsciously about our world. Each person has their own worldview that is shaped by their family, friends, community, schooling and experiences. I think the question that has the most influence on a person’s worldview is the question of whether or not there is a God. If a person believes there is a God, then they will develop their idea of His attributes that will lead them to live their lives in a certain way. If however, a person does not believe there is a God, then they will act accordingly and view the world in a very different way.
A person’s worldview is dynamic, meaning it can change over the course of their life. As a person meets new people or reads new books, they encounter new ideas that might alter their way of thinking about the world. A life picture, as defined by Keith Ogorek, is the perspective or conviction we have about the common things of our life that is informed and influenced by our worldview. I think the family is the most important issue in the life picture diagram in A Clear View. I think the family is most important because the family is a key building block of society. When families deteriorate, then your society begins to deteriorate as well. On the other hand, when families are strong and structured the way God designed them to be, then your society will benefit as well.
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