TOWARD A BIBLICAL UNDERSTANDING OF EQUALITY
TOWARD A BIBLICAL UNDERSTANDING OF EQUALITY
Author(s): Marcel MăcelaruSubject(s): Gender Studies, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Biblical studies
Published by: Editions IARSIC
Keywords: Equality – biblical teaching; gender – biblical teaching; image of God; justice; relating rightly;
Summary/Abstract: The notion that all humans are equal is a widespread idea. This study shows that the traditional stance in Christianity in regard issues of gender and other forms of equality has many a time fallen short of the human rights ideal, and justifiably asks whether “equality” ought to be a Christian imperative. A quick overview of biblical principles however provides solid ground for the affirmation that all humans are created equal and therefore “equality” ought to be a preoccupation of the Church. The study concludes with a proposal on the implementation of such a perspective.
Journal: Jurnalul Libertății de Conștiință
- Issue Year: 10/2022
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 621-629
- Page Count: 9
- Language: English