In “Catholicism as a Worldview”, the world is viewed as imperfect and sinful. Humans are naturally inclined to act in an evil way therefore the created world is not perfect. Do to this nature; we have a desire to achieve “absolute autonomy” (Cunningham 116) and do whatever we please regardless of the consequences for God and others. However, Cunningham states that we have conflicting desires for autonomy and ones loyalty to God that cannot be healed without Christ. I disagree with this point of view as I feel that it is not solely love of God that prevents people f

Cunningham’s portrayal of the Catholic worldview is sensible, despite ignoring a few societal realities, because it helps us understand that regardless of its imperfections, the world, its history, and community, are a genuinely good gift from God to humanity. In Lawrence S. Cunningham’s “Catholicism as a Worldview”, the Catholic outlook on the world is personified. As dismal as the world may seem throughout the trials and tribulations of our lives, it is essential for Catholics to not lose sight of the world as a good reality. One must accept that the potential goodness of the world can only be realized through our thoughts, words and actions. We are in total control of the world’s fate. The world is a unique and wonderful gift from God; therefore, Catholics are grateful to God for its existence.

rom sinning. For example, even those who are atheists have a basic sense of morality. It is discriminatory of Catholics to say that it is only God that shapes people’s sense of right and wrong. Although Christ’s redemption is a reminder to not surrender to our autonomous desires and is symbolized by the cross, it cannot necessarily prevent us from sinning. This interpretation does however make sense to an extent as one’s religion or morality is greatly influential upon one’s actions. I would not steal because I know it is wrong, regardless of my religion, as it is part of my personal morality. He also states that people can become alienated from society and “turn into monsters of depravity” (118) when they lose sight of their morality. He states that their desire to deviate from good actions is due to many factors in their lives. This interpretation makes sense as I believe that no one does something without motivation. It is proven that those who are raised in an a life of poverty will be more likely to commit a crime than those who have not been in that situation. I agree with Cunningham that despite these factors, these people should still be held accountable for their actions. Catholic tradition affirms that “none of us are intrinsically good and none of us is intrinsically corrupt.” (116) I agree with this vision as people’s actions are shaped by their environment and are never predetermined. No one is destined to be good or evil. Life is only what you make of it and people do indeed have the power to change their own lives. Cunningham also states that, “The Catholic worldview is rooted in hope-filled realism.” (119) This is true because peopl

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