the eyes of God, all individuals are considered equal. This equality is emphasized in various biblical passages and interpretations. For instance, the Bible teaches that both men and women are created in the image and likeness of God and are equally sinners in need of forgiveness, equally forgiven, and equally heirs of God.3 Additionally, the concept of equality is illustrated in the practice where every person, regardless of their social or economic status, was required to give the same amount, a half-shekel, as an offering to the Lord, symbolizing that all are equal in God's eyes.