Eternal Perspective on Diversity

Diversity in the general spectrum of coexistence amplifies that difference and opposition is necessary to achieve the highest potential of increase of any kind. For example, hybrids in biological developments are able to provide stronger, more creative products than if homogeneity were to continue. The same could be said of hybrids formed out of diverse forms of any creation.

The relationship of diversity and similarity as it applies to education is complex and difficult to unpack. What is diversity? The tendency to move to social contexts is too quick. One has to slow down and consider the context of diversity in terms of race. While it is accepted that Adam and Eve were the same, their children were of many races, for reasons that are accepted in the Christian world. Yet, there is no indication that God does not love all of his children and there is evidence that He does not respect persons based on color, meaning white children are not loved any more than children of color. If we were to base our notions of diversity on race diversity, then it could be said that even God’s children of color are legitimate heirs to all that God has to offer to all His children.

So in the context of race diversity and thinking of children in terms of a hybrid, this heterogeneity of diversity is critical in terms of all His children be allowed full access to their full potential. This can only happen when all of humanity loves, not tolerates, understands, and appreciates, even uses each others’ knowledge as a way to maximize their potential as children of our Heavenly Father. In other words, if He accepts us for who we are and knows our respective potential, why is it that we as His children are struggling to accept the value of diversity in terms of race, ethnicity, and culture?

I find this interesting in the broad spectrum of comprehending the need to cloak race with language that is designed to remove race out of critical conversations.