Why the Birth of Jesus is Important to all and not just Christians

2. WOMEN
Throughout history women were considered inferior to men and were often considered merely the property of men. But Jesus uplifted women and treated them with respect and dignity - in stark contrast to ancient society. He saw women as equally valuable as men because all humans are made in the image of God. Women were included among Jesus’ friends and close followers. Jesus’ positive attitude towards women changed the way they are viewed and treated today.

3. HUMAN RIGHTS
Jesus laid the foundation for emphasis on human rights that changed the way we evaluate people. The understanding that all people are created equal and the basis of our commitment to human rights has its origins in the teachings of Jesus.

4. DEMOCRACY
Jesus’ teachings are the foundation of Western Government, democracy, and moral conduct. Our society follows the precepts found in the ‘Golden Rule’, which encourages us to ‘Treat others the way we want them to treat us.’

5. HUMANITARIAN AID
The concept of caring for our fellow humans is a very Christian idea rooted in the life and teachings of Jesus. Caring for the poor and needy has been a strong part of Christianity’s legacy since the beginning. In the Bible we often see Jesus healing the poor and welcoming the outcasts, and members of the early church cared for orphans, widows, and the helpless.

6. EDUCATION
Jesus emphasised the importance of the mind, and his followers continued this focus on knowledge and wisdom. They started schools to teach people to read and write so they could study the Bible and pursue knowledge. Many of the great universities of Britain and Europe were founded by Christians, including Oxford, Cambridge and