The idea that the human body is "God's temple," found in this passage, is a profound argument against violence--either violence inflicted on others, or inflicted on ourselves. We're made in God's image, and not just our souls but also our bodies have a special value in reflecting that image.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%203:16-17&version=NIV
Topics: Body, Sacred, God's Temple, Temple Of God
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