I am a Black Zimbabwean woman who can proudly say that my religion which is Christianity shaped all of my believes along side my Parents who are both God fearing pastors. In this discussion I will focus on two of the beliefs that shaped my views when it comes to assumptions, prejudices and views of life.

One of the most important aspects of this religion is the Bible. The bible provides scripture inspired by God. This book provides very prominent ways to live and tell me how to live a great and successful live. Therefore, when someone oversteps these "rules" it is often frowned upon by Christians as we should hold each other accountable. When we do this it is seen as being judgemental by the people who aren’t a part of this religion. We are taught by scripture loving everyone, being obedient towards God and above all  honouring and following the foot steps of Jesus Christ. The Bible shaped me in such a way that I believe in a right and wrong with no in between meaning you cannot be lukewarm , your either hot or cold, where in many cultures they believe in the in between. This also can create conflict and differences between ethnic groups. 

In my ethnic group we believe that life is a gift from God and that every person has a unique purpose in life. We value the importance of community and fellowship among believers.
Our faith teaches us hope in times of hardships and always gets rewarded by God for being resilient. Being a Christian is many things but one of them is to give without expecting something in return which shaped my view on what life is all about. 

Overall, being a Christian can profoundly impact one's worldview, influencing perspectives on purpose, morality, community, hope, service, and eternity. Although being apart of this ethnic group can be challenging it is much more rewarding when it comes to shaping your views as an individual. Being a Zimbabwean woman has taught me that community matters and so does God. There is no me without God and those who surround me