Deism- The Distant GodIt all depends on the glasses. Each lens gives a different view of the world, different colors and different textures. Everything we encounter can either be perfectly displayed or distorted. Sometimes things can look foggy or blurry and other times crystal clear. Worldview can be compared to a pair of glasses. It defines the way people perceive religion, culture, tradition and life. He is the Father of beliefs and the triggerer of wars. It is our conscience and our decision maker. A worldview, whether accepted or not, affects and shapes every person. James W. Sire gives a precise definition in his book The Universe Next Door, saying: "A worldview is a set of presuppositions (or assumptions) that we have (consciously or unconsciously) about the fundamental makeup of our world" ( p.17). To qualify a worldview as a livable belief, it must first answer seven fundamental questions. (1) What is the ultimate reality? (2) What is the nature of external Reality? (3) What is a human being? (4) What happens to a person when they die? (5) Why is it possible to know anything? (6) How do we know what is right and wrong (morality)? (7) What is the significance of human history? (8) What are the fundamental commitments that are consistent with this worldview? All major worldviews attempt to provide an answer to these questions about human existence and why we are here. Christians need to understand how to apply these questions not only to our own worldview, but also to the worldview of others. Only when we begin to understand the foundations of another worldview can Christians begin to minister with understanding to people who share that belief. So now let's set our sights and explore a worldview that has existed throughout the pages of history. That... middle of paper... Istianism has fundamental commitments in the life of its faith. Because deism has no established beliefs, commitments vary from one deist to another. Each person is free to use their human reason to draw their own conclusions about life. These goals and commitments will reflect the personal aspects of each person. Deists' warm goals may reflect a belief in a creator or God, and what would make them most self-satisfied. However, cold deists will only use reason to achieve their goals. Christianity has a fundamental motive. According to the Westminster Shorter Catechism, we are to “glorify God and enjoy him forever.” The Christian's life does not reflect his goals; rather, it reflects God and His sacredness. Now that we have been given a new perspective in the worldview of Deism, we can now accurately begin to reach out and bear witness to this worldview that believes in a distant God..