Celebrating Diversity
"There is neither Jew nor Gentile" (Galatians 3:28) God’s kingdom is diverse, embracing people of all backgrounds, cultures, and na-tions. Galatians 3:28 proclaims, "There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." This verse affirms that in Christ, all are equal, and diversity should be celebrated as part of God’s design. The Bible provides many examples of diversity within God’s plan. The early Church welcomed Jews and Gentiles, breaking down barriers of division (Acts 10:34-35). The vision of heaven in Revelation 7:9 describes a multitude from every nation worshiping God together, illustrating that diversity is integral to God’s kingdom. Celebrating diversity requires embracing differences with love and humility. St. Paul teaches that the Church is like a body with many parts, each playing a unique role (1 Corinthians 12:12-27). Just as different body parts function together, peo-ple of ...