an>hy does the Bible command bowing before God? This action of worship is foreign to us, and some philosophers have argued it is demeaning.[1] I will argue that it is quite the opposite. Bowing elevates us by shaping us into servants of God. Being a servant of God is not, fundamentally, some internal state: a belief or emotion. Serving God is political; it is an attitude one takes in the social realm. God is a king whose aim is to rule with justice and charity, and the rule of any king is only made possible by the king’s servants, who assist him. Thus, becoming servants of God requires assisting God by taking responsibility in bringing justice and charity to other human beings. Bowing before God makes us into better human beings by shaping us to take responsibility for others. Read Full Article »