Christian Worldview Ethical Dilemmas

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 1,000-1,500-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 “Ethical Dilemmas” document. 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. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance. Reading: Read Chapters 11, 12, and the Conclusion in The Beginning of Wisdom: An Introduction to Christian Thought and Life. Read the following: The Story of Joseph: Genesis 37-50 (14 chapters) The Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5-7 Romans 8:28-39 1 Corinthians 10:31 Ephesians 1-6 Navigating the GCU Library for CWV Benchmark Research Below are directions on how to navigate the Opposing Viewpoints database in the GCU Library to access articles for your benchmark assignment. In LoudCloud, Navigate to the Library. Click on “Find Journal Articles.” Scroll down to “Browse Databases by Title” and click on “O.” Click on “Opposing Viewpoints.” If necessary, login for access to this GCU Library database. In the Opposing Viewpoints database, Scroll to the “Health and Medicine” or “Society and Culture” category, and then click “View All.” Click on a subcategory (e.g., Abortion, Addiction, Medical Ethics, or Religious Issues) to find articles pertaining to the ethical dilemma you will write about. Click on (or scroll down to) the resource type (e.g., Viewpoints, Academic Journals). Click on the resource type heading you want to use (e.g., Academic Journals). This will take you to the page for all articles in the category’s resource type. Scroll to the “Limit Search By” section to see the Subjects list. To see all subjects and the corresponding number of articles, click “View More.” To narrow your results, click one of the subjects from the expanded list. Click on the article’s title to read it. Click “Citation Tools” under the Tools section. Under “Choose Citation Format,” select APA 6th Edition. You will need this information for your citation and references page; it will include the permalink Textbook: https://lc.gcumedia.com/cwv101/the-beginning-of-wisdom-an-introduction-to-christian-thought-and-life/v2.1/#/chapter/Introduction Bible: https://www.biblegateway.com/versions/New-American-Standard-Bible-NASB/#booklist GCU Library: https://library.gcu.edu/Database Username: RAguillon PW: Choxie87