And now let us say something regarding those who maintain the existence of a diversity of spiritual natures, that we may avoid falling into the silly and impious fables of such as pretend that there is a diversity of spiritual natures both among heavenly existences and human souls, and for that reason allege that they were called into being by different creators; for while it seems, and is really, absurd that to one and the same Creator should be ascribed the creation of different natures of rational beings, they are nevertheless ignorant of the cause of that diversity. For they say that it seems inconsistent for one and the same Creator, without any existing ground of merit, to confer upon some beings the power of dominion, and to subject others again to authority; to bestow a principality upon some, and to render others subordinate to rulers. (Book I, Chapter 8, Part 2)

Our spiritual nature is essentially the same as God's

We are in every way heirs of God, the Father and Creator.

In the face of my neighbor, a stranger, an enemy I encounter the face of God.

Too often we neglect or even seek to escape our inheritance.

Today is another opportunity to claim our inheritance.