My worldview is based on what is referred to as “traditional”. I have been taught the Creator has created everything in this universe. Everything that has been created is to be cared for and respected. I am finding that my worldview is similar in a lot of ways to the Christian worldview. It is my belief that when we attempt to change or manipulate what the Creator has made, we create a lot of issues that impact us in what might be considered a negative way. The Creator sends us what we interpret as reminders or messages that the way things were created was for a reason. We are only human and do not have the “authority” to change or manipulate the Creator’s creations.
By our culture we know the importance of our children. Our children are our future, and our children are the heart and soul of our families, clans, and tribes (Terrill, 2023). Life is precious and we are to safeguard our bodies and spirits. Bioethical issues may seem straight forward in our worldviews until we are personally impacted by these situations. My worldview does not condone abortion. No matter what the situation may be, life is a gift and children are precious gifts to be protected and nurtured. I have a very hard time with the idea of the Creator’s creation of life being manipulated by humankind. I feel we are greatly overstepping our boundaries because the Creator is the creator of life.
Infertility has always been a significant challenge for many wishing to produce their own child (White, 2022). It is my belief that some people are not able to have children for a reason that only the creator knows. A family member of mine has not had any biological children but him and his wife have been blessed with many children through our traditional ways. It is my belief that we are all given unique lives which come with many blessings and challenges. The creator has a plan for us, and we can only do the best we can while we are on this earth.
Stem cell research in my opinion can also be considered as attempting to change or manipulate what the Creator has created. It is my belief that when we overstep our boundaries we do pay in some way. For example, it is my belief that what are referred to as natural disasters can be interpreted as a form of punishment for interfering with the Creator’s creations. We as humans try to interpret and uncover the meaning of challenging times. We often ask, “why is this happening to me?” I believe everything happens for a reason according to the Creator’s plan.
Terrill, E. (2020). Abortion is not a solution for native women. Navajo Times. https://navajotimes.com/opinion/essay/abortion-is-not-a-solution-for-native-women/
White, N. (2022). God, humanity, and human dignity. Practicing Dignity: An Introduction to Christian Values and Decision Making in Health Care (2nd ed., pp. 110). Grand Canyon University. https://bibliu.com/app/#/view/books/1000000000591/epub/Chapter2.html#page_110
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