3.7 Equality

Question 1

What doe Christians believe about equality?

Answer 1

That all people have value and are equal in the eyes of God.
Christians believe that people should respect all others regardless of background, race, age, ethnicity, gender or religion

Question 2

Source of Authority quote on equality

Answer 2

Genesis 1:27

“So God created mankind in his own image; in his own image God created them; he created male and female.”

Question 3

Does culture influence Christian attitudes towards equality?

Answer 3

Yes
Churches have been slow to ensure that all people are treated equally - e.g. 19th century Churches used Christian teaching to justify the unequal distribution of wealth.