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if humanity bears god's image, how does that shape our understanding of human rights and dignity?

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Genesis 1:26-27

God said, "Let’s make man in our image, after our likeness. Let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the sky, and over the livestock, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth." God created man in his own image. In God’s image he created him; male and female he created them.

This passage is from the very beginning of the Bible, in the book of Genesis, describing God's creation of the world and everything in it. After creating the heavens, earth, plants, and animals, the text culminates with the creation of humanity on the sixth day.

What does it mean for your understanding of human worth to consider every person as reflecting something of God?

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  • Psalm 8:4-6

    This psalm marvels at humanity's exalted place in creation, crowned with glory and honor.

  • James 3:9

    This verse warns against cursing others, because they are made in God's likeness.

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