Discussion: Christian Worldview versus Postmodern Worldview

Summarize the Christian worldview versus the Postmodern worldview using Sire’s seven basic questions (p. 22) on the provided chart. Below the chart, write 2 paragraphs; one for each worldview, clearly describing how each of these worldviews impacts decision making about this practice issue: You have received a discharge order for a homeless patient hospitalized for pneumonia. You know the patient needs further care that will not likely be delivered at home. You also know the bottom financial line is that the patient has used up the days allotted for the medical condition and discharge is imminent. Discussion: Christian Worldview versus Postmodern Worldview.

Summary of Christian Worldview versus Postmodern Worldview

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Question	Christian Worldview	Postmodern Worldview
1. What is prime reality-the really real?
2. What is the nature of external reality, that is, the world around us?
3. What is a human being?
4. What happens to a person at death?
5. Why is it possible to know anything at all?
6. How do we know what is right and wrong?
7. What is the meaning of human history?

You have received a discharge order for a homeless patient hospitalized for pneumonia. You know the patient needs further care that will not likely be delivered at home. You also know the bottom financial line is that the patient has used up the days allotted for the medical condition and discharge is imminent. Discussion: Christian Worldview versus Postmodern Worldview

How do these worldviews impact decision making about the practice issue, above?