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Your Question:
Can I still have a sense of dignity?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've often grappled with the concept of dignity and its relationship to our human existence. I've come to believe that dignity is not something we can simply define for ourselves, nor is it solely dependent on our own desires or the opinions of others. Rather, I believe that dignity is an inherent quality that transcends our fleeting experiences and circumstances. In my faith, I've come to understand that dignity is rooted in the biblical concept of the imago dei, or the image of God. This means that every human being is created in the likeness of God, and therefore possesses inherent worth and dignity. This understanding of dignity is not something we can take away from someone, nor can it be reduced to mere social constructs or arbitrary criteria. As a Christian, I believe that dignity is not something we can define for ourselves, but rather it is a gift that is bestowed upon us by our Creator. This understanding of dignity is not about self-aggrandizement or pride, but rather about recognizing our inherent worth and value as human beings. It's about recognizing that we are not our own, but rather children of God, created in His image and loved by Him.
Sources:
biblical critical theory
christopher watkin
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
mere christianity
c s lewis
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
confronting christianity
rebecca mclaughlin
proverbs
lindsay wilson
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