When equality is talked about it is mostly talked about in terms
of a person's right to be able to do something. The argument
generally takes the form of X group has been denied Y right.
While this often has positive results, this form of argument
generally leads to those who disagree with the argument made, being
labelled as haters whether or not they have a valid point.
This results in a politicised debate that degenerates into
supporters calling those who oppose them as haters, silencing any
rational reasoned debate on the issue in a bid to obtain the rights
that they see as theirs.
For me the root of the problem is that what they are fighting
for is not equality just the right to be able to do
something. This right to be able to do something I like to
call functional equality as opposed to inherent equality.
Inherent Equality is true equality and is the recognition that we
are all born equal. No matter where we are born, what our skin
colour, our social status or our skills and talents we are all
inherently equal and the ability to be able to do the same things
as other people is not going to make us more or less equal with
someone else.
That is not to say that the things that people fight for in the
name of equality are not necessary. A lot of the changes that
have come about as a result of people fighting for functional
equality have been necessary and made our society better. The
problem is that the granting of rights does not change the
underlying cause of these problems in society. To change the
cause of these problems requires people to recognise that we are
all born equal no matter our race, sex or social status and that
requires a change of heart.
And changing hearts is what Christianity is all about.
Romans 3:23 For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of
God's glorious standard.
but,
Ezekiel 36:26 And I will give you a new heart, and I will
put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart
and give you a tender, responsive heart.
then,
Galations 3:28 There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or
free, male and female. For you are all one in Christ
Jesus.
Scripture quotes from (2004-07-01). Holy Bible Text Edition NLT.
Tyndale House Publishers.