Christianity introduced the revolutionary idea that all humans are fundamentally equal in dignity, which was unprecedented in ancient times. Keller notes, 'Christianity was to introduce the notion that humanity was fundamentally identical, that men were equal in dignity—an unprecedented idea at the time, and one to which our world owes its entire democratic inheritance.' This belief laid the groundwork for modern concepts of human rights and democracy. | Timothy Keller | Making Sense of God

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Christianity's Contribution to Human Equality and Rights

Christianity introduced the revolutionary idea that all humans are fundamentally equal in dignity, which was unprecedented in ancient times. Keller notes, 'Christianity was to introduce the notion that humanity was fundamentally identical, that men were equal in dignity—an unprecedented idea at the time, and one to which our world owes its entire democratic inheritance.' This belief laid the groundwork for modern concepts of human rights and democracy.

-- Timothy Keller