Because creation was made in the image of a God who is equally one and many, the human race will finally be reunited and our racial and cultural diversity will remain intact in the renewed world. The human race finally lives together in peace and interdependence. Glory to God in the highest goes with peace on earth.
Interpretation
This quote suggests that humanity's diversity is a reflection of the divine and that true unity will be achieved without losing individual identities.
Timothy Keller's quote reflects a vision of a harmonious future where humanity's diverse racial and cultural identities are preserved in unity, stemming from the belief that creation mirrors the nature of God—both singular and diverse. It emphasizes that peace and interdependence among people will lead to a glorification of God, suggesting that our differences enrich our coexistence rather than divide us, ultimately culminating in a world where all live together harmoniously.
In practice
During a diversity conference to emphasize the necessity of embracing our differences.
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