Why was we made so different if we was all meant to be the same?

Question

When it comes to religion and orientation. That's a question that I heard somewhere and I'd like a straight answer from a Christian about it. I've asked my parents about this and they can never give me a straight answer because they're hardcore Christians (and I'm Pagan). I'd like to know if a Christian can give me a straight answer about this...and anyone else's point of view would be nice too.

*and plz no hate responses about my religious choice*

Answer 1

It is refreshing to see an honest question. This may be a little long winded, but hopefully this answer is straight enough for you.

The Bible is clear that God desires diversity in his people. Read the referenced passage in book the of Revelation and you will see that God is calling people from every tribe, people, nation, and language to worship Him. We can relate to the fact that things in our society and culture are more valued, when a larger, more diverse group of people desire them than when only a few people desire them. The same is true for God. God is not just a god of the western church, but he is a God of all peoples everywhere; and His glory is magnified in that diversity.

Although I won't take the space here to build the case, I believe scripture also teaches that God seeks worshipers who are diverse in personality, age, stature, and station in life.

The one area where God seeks unity is in Him. He wants to be the sole object of our faith. Christians believe that he revealed a way that we can be reconciled with Him. It would defy logic that He would provide a plan and say within it "This is who I am and this is the only way to be reconciled to me", and then have all these other incompatible ways also available. We believe God is truthful and is not schizophrenic.

Contrary to the idea that we were "all meant to be the same", anyone is free to reject God's plan for reconciliation with Him. Christians call that "free will". In fact, scripture teaches that most people will reject it. In fact, one hard teaching in Christianity is that God created people knowing that most would not humble themselves and accept His mercy and he would have to destroy them in the end.

Scripture also teaches that Christians can do nothing to force people to believe. Our only responsibility is to proclaim the message that there is a need to be reconciled to God, that there is a way to be reconciled to God, and that there is an eternal consequence for rejecting God's mercy.

So the answer from this "hardcore" Christian is that, God was the author of diversity and differences. He relishes in the differences. But those who are going to receive His mercy, must do it on His terms and then they will have unity in one God and one faith. Others who reject His plan are going to follow after their own desires.