In the understanding of believers in orthodox religions of both the East and West, human beings were created by God in his own image, and human life is thus endowed with a higher value, purpose, and dignity than other forms of life on earth. ..…

In 2013, for example, Presbyterian Committee on Congregational Songs for the Presbyterian Church (USA) decided to not include the song 'In Christ Alone' in their hymnal because of the lyrics “on that cross as Jesus died / the wrath of God was satisfied.” . Brandon W. Peach of..…