This may seem like a strange title, but in this section we will look at how we can meet our neighbors in a new way – with a deeper recognition of our cultural biases. It is important to note that recognizing and valuing our neighbor’s culture does not mean denigrating or devaluing our own culture. That is a byproduct of dualism – if one is good, the other is bad. Living as one body with many members means that all are good. God created many, many varieties of plants, animals, and people and said, “It is good.” God didn’t compare. God created diversity and said it is good.
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