Khris Tate Blog #1 1/26/11

As I began to read this essay, I noticed how where I grew up has very much to do with worldview. I grew up in the South in the Bible Belt in Texas, and the Baptist churches are all over the place. I would say that that region of the country is very closed-minded to other religions and cultures. And growing up there, I know there was not much interest in other religions at all.
Another thing I noticed between all the three major religions that this essay talked about was that they all believe they must act a certain way to achieve something. Whether in this life or the next, living and doing certain things are different in each religion. I believe with this being said, that there will always be difficulty in communication and peace between culture and the religions they have. With some religions like the indigenous tribes who believe in being accepting of others, this may seem to be an issue that can be solved. But history showed in the essay how Catholicism was pushed upon many parts of the world. Unless all religions and cultures and worldviews are the same, I do not see there ever being a cure-all solution in how to communicate and associate with other religions and cultures.
Another thing I believe would be an issue involves the cultural side. I think that all cultures and the religions they have all have a very big sense of committment to each other. Even trying to be more accepting and understanding of other cultures and religious groups, I think that they will feel more committment to their culture and religion that to accepting of other cultures worldviews.

Discussion Question 1: What are some basic worldviews that would be the easiest medium to make it easier to communicate effectively between very different cultures/religions?

Discussion question 2: Do you think that all world problems, ex: war, revolution, politics, etc., have something to do with religion, culture, and worldview issues?