Australia is a secular society, but there’s a religious claim that forms part of the foundation of its liberal democratic values: That all people, regardless of circumstance, have intrinsic value. Judaism and Christianity claim every person is “made in the image of God”, but what does this mean in practise? Guest host Justine Toh and the God Forbid panel discuss work, gender, ageing, disability and the need for rest.
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When Christians and Jews say people are made in the image of God, does that mean we physically resemble the divine? Not so fast.
Religiously speaking, there is no difference in value between a man and a woman, but does that mean they find equal opportunities in churches and synagogues?
If you believe people are made in the image of God, that has big implications for what you believe about age, disability and even taking a break from work.
Listen to the program on God Forbid.