and what the christian way of life entails , the views held , include the conviction of the inherent worth of every person as one who has been created in the image of god , they include the sanctity of human life and of marriage and of the family , it includes the imperative to strive for justice even in a fallen world ; these dynamic moral commitments are accepted by most christians , no matter where they fall on the political spectrum , and no matter how much their own conduct may fall short of these norms .