The image of God

"Let us make man in our image" — the plural has fascinated theologians for centuries. Whether it points forward to the Trinity, or reflects the ancient literary convention of a divine council, what is undeniable is that humanity's creation is presented as a deliberate, communal, and weighty act. God pauses before making us in a way He doesn't pause for anything else. The image of God — the imago Dei — is the foundation of human dignity. Every person, regardless of background, ability, or status, carries this mark. We are not accidents. We are not the random product of impersonal forces. We are made in the image of a personal God who creates with intention. That changes how I look at every person I encounter today.