On the other hand, Christianity long has been a force for good in society. In China, many food relief programs, hospitals, universities, schools, etc., were started in the name of Christ. Sinful individuals and governments have misapplied Biblical principles. Man, created in the image of God, has certain abilities and characteristics distinct from the animals. He has the ability to discern right from wrong and knows intuitively that right is better than wrong.
Man alone has the ability to appreciate music and art.
The image of God includes, also, the ability to reason and think abstractly. Man possesses certain creativity, not at all like the abilities of animals or machines. One is life, to be forfeited only when in violation of the law as overseen by God-ordained government. Another is freedom of thought, particularly thought concerning God. All take form in a culturally relevant setting, but they are rights given by God.