Seven Characteristics of Human
Seven Characteristics to Human Beings . . “Bicentennial Man”
Seven characteristics to Human Beings 1. Humans are created in the image and the likeness of God: As Catholics and Christians, we believe that God has created human beings in the divine image. God has formed us from the dust of the earth and gave us a special dignity among all the works of creation. Human beings have been made for relationship with God, to live in peace with each other, and to take care of the rest of creation. We believe that human beings were created good in the image of God. As creatures according to the divine likeness, we have been made to subdue and to care for creation out of reverence and honor for the Creator. As creatures made in the divine image, we have been blessed with the abilities to respond faithfully to God, to live in harmony with other human beings, and to engage in meaningful work and rest. Based on the movie “Bicentennial Man”, the Martin family was an average family, although quite wealthy, the family was completely human. Even though the family’s religion was not mentioned, family members got married and performed a religious act such as funerals for the deceased. During those special occasions, individuals showed love, sympathy, humor, and cleverness towards one-another. For that reason, the Martin family was capable to know and love the “Creator”. Only we humans are called to share, by knowledge and love, in God’s own life.
2. Humans are called to happiness and holiness: In order for people to draw closer God, God has placed the desire for happiness in the human heart. True happiness can only be found in a relationship with God, the journey is a long-time purpose of our existence. Therefore,
Seven characteristics to Human Beings 1. Humans are created in the image and the likeness of God: As Catholics and Christians, we believe that God has created human beings in the divine image. God has formed us from the dust of the earth and gave us a special dignity among all the works of creation. Human beings have been made for relationship with God, to live in peace with each other, and to take care of the rest of creation. We believe that human beings were created good in the image of God. As creatures according to the divine likeness, we have been made to subdue and to care for creation out of reverence and honor for the Creator. As creatures made in the divine image, we have been blessed with the abilities to respond faithfully to God, to live in harmony with other human beings, and to engage in meaningful work and rest. Based on the movie “Bicentennial Man”, the Martin family was an average family, although quite wealthy, the family was completely human. Even though the family’s religion was not mentioned, family members got married and performed a religious act such as funerals for the deceased. During those special occasions, individuals showed love, sympathy, humor, and cleverness towards one-another. For that reason, the Martin family was capable to know and love the “Creator”. Only we humans are called to share, by knowledge and love, in God’s own life.
2. Humans are called to happiness and holiness: In order for people to draw closer God, God has placed the desire for happiness in the human heart. True happiness can only be found in a relationship with God, the journey is a long-time purpose of our existence. Therefore,