It has been brought to light that some non-Christians perceive the belief in an all-knowing, all-powerful and completely good God as causing individuals with disabilities to feel remorseful, guilty and traumatized. These misconceptions and misinterpretations of holy scripture lead to the presumption that disabilities are caused by sin, or are some form of divine punishment which causes those with disabilities to become outcasts in society. However, disabilities simply constitute a natural consequence of living in a world that is seen as imperfect.

Non-Christians would often question whether God really does favor people with disabilities, and might support their argument drawn from Leviticus 21:18-21 which declares that those with a "blemish" cannot enter the presence of God. This passage raises questions about whether God discriminates against individuals with disabilities in the bible. It is vital to note that temple restrictions are allegorical to the perfection that God requires for all of us and the perfect sacrifice that Christ made on the cross, not a demonstration of inadequacy among people with disabilities.

Critics might ask whether individuals with disabilities are regarded as sinful. In the book of John, we encounter a man born blind. Jesus and His disciples walked past him, and His disciples asked whether the man or his parents had sinned. Jesus responded that neither the man nor his parents had committed a sin. However, through him, the works of God could be unveiled. People with disabilities are not excluded from God's gracious blessings; in fact, they are part of His divine attention. For instance, Moses had speech impairment, Zacchaeus was short, and Paul had personal afflictions. Disabilities are not the consequences of sin or divine punishment.

Despite the fact that disabilities are not imposed by God, people with disabilities are created, valued and loved by God. Therefore, individuals with disabilities share the same worth and significance as the able-bodied persons. Being created in God's image means that everyone has the ability to reflect goodness towards self, others and the creation at large. Impairment is a human attribute, and all God's creation experiences diversity and limitation in some manner. Considering impairments as natural is not reducing the challenges that come with disabilities; instead, it confirms that people with disabilities are inherently good. What disables individuals with disabilities is not the impairment itself, but the society's failure to accommodate them. Understanding disability as an aspect of humanity creates a backdrop to recognizing individuals with disabilities as God's creations.

The question arises that if God is omnipotent, then why does He not heal people with disabilities? The Gospel of Mark often refers to cures and healings, and it is important to distinguish between the two. A cure is the elimination of an impairment at the individual level, while healing refers to a person's experience of integration and reconciliation with self, God and the community. People wrongly assume that individuals with disabilities automatically need healing, so they feel compelled to help that person heal. However, healing in the biblical sense goes beyond physical health and involves the individual's integration and acceptance into society. Therefore, disability is not wrong or evil, and people with disabilities deserve to be treated with the same dignity and respect as able-bodied persons.

Individuals in society have a responsibility to ensure that individuals with disabilities are not marginalized, regardless of the community in which they participate. Whether it be a religious organization, school, or recreational group, the Bible teaches us to approach all people, including those living with disabilities, with humility. This is the first step towards creating an inclusive community. According to the Bible, there is one body with many members, and each member has a purpose. We are all one body in Jesus and an extension of one another. This means that every member of society, including those with disabilities, possess unique gifts that are to be utilized accordingly to glorify God.

Individuals living with disabilities should be treated with respect and dignity. Many individuals have overcome significant hurdles to become thriving members of society. The Bible instructs us to not be a stumbling block to the blind or curse the deaf, to strengthen weak hands and make weak knees firm. The church must go beyond simply including individuals with disabilities. We must strive to create a sense of belonging where individuals feel missed when absent. When it comes to individuals with disabilities, they need to be embraced for their individuality, loved without judgment, just as God loves them.

The Disability Act of 1990 is put in place to prevent discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas. It allows individuals with disabilities equal opportunities to the rest of society and requires public institutions to make accommodations removing physical barriers to entry, and providing alternative communication methods for individuals without vision or hearing. The church must adhere to these regulations to allow individuals living with disabilities to participate freely in worship, share their gifts and wisdom, and live their life without shame, guilt, and trauma caused by those who refuse to believe that individuals with disabilities play a vital role in God’s creation.