Imago Dei: Image Of God

Imago Dei, means “Image of God” in Latin and is the basis of all things placed on this Earth. Therefore, God is very immanent and put everything and everyone in his own image. Although, if all people are made in the image of God, then why are there rapists? These crimes that were committed are the polar opposite of Imago Dei. Instead of cherishing the right of human dignity, the act of rape destroys it. Heavier sentencing does more to protect the right of human dignity.
Basic Christian teaching includes the Creation story, which emphasizes man and his relationship with God as Creator and creature. This relationship is highlighted with the concept of Imago Dei, which pertains to the image of God. The Creation story emphasizes man mainly because of Imago Dei playing a role in the creation of man being made in the image and likeness of God. Adam and Eve embody humanity and were given the characteristics which allowed them to describe the concept of Imago Dei. Not only did God make everything in his image, but he made sure that all humanity is intentional. He gave all plants, animals, and humans rights and dignities. Mankind has known since the beginning of time, that the right and dignity of a human person must be protected.
All rights of human people should be protected, but that is not always the case. For young
Rapists need to understand what they ruin when they commit the crime. The rapist ruins their life, their victim’s life, and their relationship with God. People are made in the image of God and should be treated as such. Humans must not be taken for granted but instead cared for as God intended. Imago Dei gives human beings a reason to know that they are not worthless, makes everyone equal, and gives everyone they dignity and protection they deserve. Imago Dei is the one thing that connects humanity to God but has had sin running through its veins since the very