Article Title
Abstract
People with Down syndrome help Christians understand what being made in the image of God truly means. After describing Down syndrome, we will examine the different views of the image of God and how these relate to people with Down syndrome. Another approach will be to define personhood in light of God’s image and relate it to Down syndrome. We will use the principles held by the L’Arche community as an exemplar in this discussion to demonstrate that those with Down syndrome encourage us to expand our understanding of the image of God. Consequently, Down’s persons allow us to apply the truths and revelations of God’s kingdom to discover the true image of God may be found in those with cognitive disabilities.
Recommended Citation
Webb, Paris
(2016)
"Down Syndrome, the Image of God, and Personhood,"
Dialogue & Nexus: Vol. 3, Article 14.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.acu.edu/dialogue/vol3/iss1/14
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