Christopher Wright perfectly captures the implications of the truth that all humans bear the image of God: This forms the basis of the radical equality of all human beings, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion or any form of social, economic, or political status. . . . Christian mission must therefore treat all human beings with dignity, equality and respect. When we look at any other person, we do not see the label . . . but the image of God. We see someone created by God, addressed by God, accountable to
