Theologically, the debate centers on the concept of the Incarnation—the belief that God took human form. Philosophers argue that the historical particularity of Jesus' Jewishness is vital, yet his spiritual message must transcend any single ethnic identity. When cultures depict Jesus as looking like themselves, they attempt to bridge the gap between the human and the divine. However, when dominant cultures enforce a single, racialized image, it risks turning faith into a tool of cultural imperialism.