Why are Christians so uncomfortable with the idea of equality? It's laid forth so quickly in the first chapter of Genesis when it says, "So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them." We know this, yet, the tribalistic nature of modern Christianity has morphed it into a judgmental exercise of the pious degree.
People want equal rights because they don't have them, but those in positions of privilege feel that giving equal standing erodes their own position in the world. To the pious, others gaining freedom means they will lose an edge. This is merely an exercise of selfishness and pride and has nothing to do with the teachings and ways of Jesus.
Religion calls people to obedience. It's a control structure that is obsessed with the self. The faithful calling of Jesus leads to a journey fueled by wonder that focuses us on the needs of others.
Christianity needs to return to its roots because our faith shouldn't inhibit our creativity or imagination. Faith should be the trajectory that thrusts us forward in wonder. To freely give equality to all is the heartbeat of Jesus and the way forward. Faith shouldn't constrain, it should always inspire us for more. It should also inspire us to give more freedom and dignity to others because we're all created equal in the eyes of a loving God.
We can do better. We must do better.
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