Imago Dei (Image of God) Part Four: Factors That Hinder Imago Dei

Part One: Who Am I?
Part Two: Restoring Human Identity and Purpose
Part Three: Why Am I?
Part Four: Factors That Hinder Imago Dei
Part Five: The Image of LoveReaching Our Community
Romans 9:1, I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost, 2 That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart. 3 For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh…

Restoring Imago Dei in Community
“And at the core of urban apologetics is a restoration of the Imago Dei . Racial injustice and inequity have created a complex need to affirm humanity while challenging human sinful pride. Scripture demands that we treat all people as bearers of God’s image.”
– Eric Mason, Urban Apologetics (p. 32). 

Restoring Imago Dei in Community
Religious and Ethnic Identity Groups confuse the image of God in people 
The Nation of Islam -  God is a man, Allah is the latest
Hebrew Israelites - Christianity is a white man’s religion 
Kemeticism - Egyptian religion called Kemet
Black Conscious Community - Started in South Africa
Black Atheism 

Factors Working Against Imago Dei
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Mindsets not introduced by family and Kingdom of God
Anti-Christ forces
Self-loathing, Self-hatred
Confused and negative people
Failure to glorify God

Failure to Glorify God
Appreciation
Adoration
Affection
Subjection

Appreciation
To glorify God is to set God highest in our thoughts, and, to have a venerable esteem of him. 
Psalm 92:8, But You, Lord, are on high forevermore.
Psalm 97:9, For You, Lord, are most high above all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.

Adoration
Very strong love or worship for someone 
Psalm 92:2, Give unto the Lord the glory due to His name; Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness
Psalm 97:9, For You, Lord, are most high above all the earth;You are exalted far above all gods.

Affection
This is part of the glory we give to God, who counts himself glorified when he is loved.  The heart is set upon God, as a man’s heart is set upon his treasure.
Deuteronomy 6:5, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.

Subjection
When we dedicate ourselves to God, and stand ready dressed for his service. We are devoted to his service
Deuteronomy 6:5, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Not suggesting or diagnosing here, only considering the effects of trauma at verious levels. 
Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. Most people who go through traumatic events may have temporary difficulty adjusting and coping, but with time and good self-care, they usually get better.

Effects of PTSD
From Mayo Client: Symptoms of negative changes in thinking and mood may include: 
Negative thoughts about yourself, other people or the world 
Hopelessness about the future 
Memory problems, including not remembering important aspects of the traumatic event 
Difficulty maintaining close relationships
From Mayo Client: Symptoms of negative changes in thinking and mood may include: 
Feeling detached from family and friends 
Lack of interest in activities you once enjoyed 
Difficulty experiencing positive emotions 
Feeling emotionally numb 
Changes in physical and emotional reactions