Mind's man is not retarded

HELEN C. MOON

The image of God! That's what the Bible says man is. Because of this fact, there is no such thing as haphazard or feeble endowment of intelligence, talent, capacity, and opportunity of expression.

Admittedly, there seems to be a general ignorance of the true source, substance, and magnitude of our capacities, and we may suffer from such ignorance both individually and collectively. But we never suffer from an actual lack of talent nor from maldistribution of intelligence because God has not created such inequity.

One of the cruelest beliefs is mental retardation. If this affliction were an element of God's truth or even a possibility in God's presence, it would certainly indicate either an inadequate creator or, worse, a cruel deity. But God is good. God is infinite Love. And He is a thoroughly capable creator. He does not inflict limitation and injustice upon His beloved children.

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