by reflecting the image of Christ in how
we interact with those whose worldviews
differ from ours. We have a chance to
demonstrate what a Christlike approach
to diversity looks like in practical terms.
As a Christian, approaching diversity in
ways that bring people together can be
part of the Christlike example you set.
That said, no matter what the diversity
issue you are dealing with happens to
be—race, gender, sexual identity, age,
religion—remember that you do not have
to accept or validate the views of people
whose worldviews differ from yours
in order to engage them. Talking with
someone who holds a different worldview
and validating that individual’s worldview
are two different things. In fact, when you
talk with people whose views run afoul
of Scripture, remember to see them as
opportunities, not enemies. Even Christ
refused to condemn a woman who was
guilty of adultery. But in defending her,
Christ did not validate her sin. Rather, He
sent her on her way with the admonition
to go and sin no more (John 8:1-11).
As Christians, we are expected to love
our neighbors as ourselves. People who
disagree with us on matters of race,
gender, religion, politics, sexual identity,
or any other diversity-related issue are
our neighbors. They are not always
good neighbors, but they are neighbors
n o n eth eless in th e b ib lical sense.
Approaching diversity in a Christlike
manner means treating your neighbors
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