Richard Dawkins Worldview
Uploaded by kristenperry32 on Sep 29, 2013
Richard Dawkins
Introduction
I have chosen Richard Dawkins as the role model I am studying. His views are not the same as mine but he is a very well respected speaker and scientist. In this paper, I will explain the worldview that Richard Dawkins lived out in his life. I will compare and contrast the values and actions of Richard Dawkins with my own worldview and values. I will first compare my family values to the family values that Richard Dawkins lived out. I will then compare how I view sexuality to how he viewed this in areas of his life. Then I will compare how I view the nature of God and how Richard Dawkins views God. Finally, I will explain and give reasons as to why I believe that Richard Dawkins was a role model regarding certain topics, not all, but could definitely be a role model to others.
Family
I would say that Richard Dawkins worldview is one of an Atheist worldview. Richard Dawkins was born in Kenya. His mother and father later moved him to England. His entire life, his parents both answered an questions he has in great scientific explanations. He was raised as a Christian though. He believed in Christianity until he was a teenager. During his teenage years, he learned about the theory of evolution (Dawkins, 1995). He has always had a very complex way of thinking, so the theory of evolution seemed to help explain the complexity of humanity better than the theory of creationism (Dawkins, 1995). Richard Dawkins feels that you should always teach your children good morals. He doesn't believe that morals have to have anything to do with religion. He feels we should be able to teach our children good values without having to "fear" God (Dawkins, 1995). He also has also put an emphasis on success. He is a very successful and well-known man. My values are much like his, I try to show my children that you should try your hardest to be successful in life and have good morals. We strive to help our children be successful in life, to love God, not fear Him. We want them to care about other people, be compassionate about everything in their lives, and stand up for themselves.
Sexuality
Richard Dawkins is one of the founders of the "Gay Gene". It is believed that...