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Why is it important for the Christian educator to know his/her answers to the questions asked by metaphysics, epistemology, and axiology?
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All of them three are important for the Christian foundation philosophy.
I think is important o guide our students to the biblical scriptures to understand better
those questions and have a course discussion. -
You will be prepared wherever you go and whenever this topic comes up in a conversation you will be able to input in the discussion. Along with having scripture, which is infallible, that speaks the truth and gives great wisdom. Also, this helps me to stand firm in my belief about God as our creator.
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Responses to these questions are important because when faced with tough questions of life, we need to look outside of ourselves to find an honest response. We need to look to the Scriptures to answer these kinds of questions as Christian educators because Scripture is the only place we can find objective truth in a world that is becoming more and more postmodern.
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Because the bible does have answers to all of these and we should be knowledgeable enough to have intelligent discussions with those who ask. 1 Peter 3:15 says “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect”
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Knowing the answers to the questions of metaphysics, epistemology, and axiology is important so that educators can point their students to the truth and help them recognize the lies that the world teaches. Today’s media is filled with earthly truth that is often presenting in very appealing ways. The drive of advertisers to earn money often leads them to convince their audience that they are in need of certain things in order to be fulfilled. If we do not know the truth and where to find answers to our questions, we become very susceptible to being deceived by our enemy.
Children are naturally filled with curiosity and have questions about how our world works and why. If we are not able to give them sound answers or point them in the right direction, they may seek answers from the wrong sources and have a misunderstanding of God’s character and purpose for their life.