Cultural Issues and Worldview

When you hear people discussing ethical issues today, do you get the sense they're talking on different levels? I don't mean different intellectual levels; I mean talking as though they are on different planes, in different worlds, even. When we discuss ethical differences, we often find we're so at odds that the discussion quickly grinds to a halt . . . or degenerates into name-calling.

Much of the difference is due to the worldview a person holds. Understanding these differences and learning what shapes a persons worldview is helpful in keeping discussions from disintegrating and confirming the view of the challenger.

What are some of the primary components that shape a persons’ worldview?