CWV 101
A Christian worldview is the way that Christians think and makes sense of and the view the world as a whole. The view of the world is not merely limited to Christians but others who were created into being as well. Born of well educated parents, Stephen Hawking is deemed one of the most brilliant theoretical physicists in history. He has attempted to bring understanding to non scientists in an effort to discern physics and the creation and existence of the universe. Comparison and contrast with my own worldview will reveal Hawking’s interpretation and perspective of family, excelling in his career, and the nature of God.
Family
Stephen Hawking was born and raised by parents who both received education from prestigious Oxford University. He had three younger siblings. Although deemed intelligent, Hawking’s family was considered to be odder than most as supper was a quiet time for reading. During his early adult years he became ill with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Marrying one of his sibling’s friends, Hawking and his wife Jane shared many years together raising their three children. While married both Hawking and his wife had extramarital affairs which ultimately lead to divorce when Stephen decided to marry one of his nurses. After his second marriage was dissolved Hawking recommenced a relationship with Jane and the family.
Just as Hawking was reared by both parents, I too shared the same delight and honor growing up. I believe that the foundation of values begin with parents playing an active role in a child’s life. The fact that both parents are educated speaks on the quality of life and family this imposes on a child. One aspect of Hawking’s life that I don’t agree with is the infidelity in his marriage. The Christian worldview is that marriage is ordained by God and is a sacred union between two people that should not be broken. Destroying the union of a marriage by allowing another to be present violates everything the God has...