3.3.6
The Duty to Love Our Neighbour
The Duty to Love Our Neighbour
The Duty to Love Our Neighbour
Catholics believe that love of neighbour was one of the two great commandments given by Jesus to his followers.
Jesus' teachings about neighbours
Jesus' teachings about neighbours
- Jesus refers to loving your neighbour many times in the Gospel:
- ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ [Mark 12:31 NIV]
- ‘If I speak with the tongue of men or of angels but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.’ [1 Corinthians 13:1 NIV]
Who is your neighbour?
Who is your neighbour?
- Catholics interpret their neighbour as anyone who is in need, regardless of religion, race or location.
- This reflects the teaching of Jesus in the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37).
- Therefore, Catholics look to help people in their own neighbourhood, throughout the country and all over the world.
Gaudium et Spes
Gaudium et Spes
- This belief that anyone in need is your neighbour is also taught in the document of the Second Vatican Council, called Gaudium et Spes.
- In Chapter 26, it reminds Catholics about human interdependence and the right of every person to live in circumstances where they can lead a fully human life.
- The document specifies the right to freedom, education, work, as well as food, clothing and shelter.
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2Christianity
2.1Key Beliefs
2.1.1The Nature of God
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2.1.3Monotheism
2.1.4Creation
2.1.5Bible Accounts of Creation
2.1.6The Trinity and Creation
2.1.7Afterlife
2.1.8Heaven and Hell
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2.2Jesus Christ & Salvation
2.2.1The Incarnation
2.2.2Jesus - Divine & Human
2.2.3The Crucifixion
2.2.4Jesus' Betrayal
2.2.5Resurrection & Ascension
2.2.6Sin
2.2.7Original Sin
2.2.8Punishment
2.2.9The Means of Salvation
2.2.10Achieving Salvation
2.2.11Disagreements About Salvation
2.2.12The Role of Christ in Salvation
2.2.13Theories of Salvation
2.2.14End of Topic Test - Jesus Christ & Salvation
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1Buddhism
1.1Key Beliefs
1.2Practices
2Christianity
2.1Key Beliefs
2.1.1The Nature of God
2.1.2The Problem of Evil
2.1.3Monotheism
2.1.4Creation
2.1.5Bible Accounts of Creation
2.1.6The Trinity and Creation
2.1.7Afterlife
2.1.8Heaven and Hell
2.1.9The Influence of Afterlife on Life
2.1.10End of Topic Test - Christianity Key Beliefs
2.1.11Exam-Style Questions - Christian Beliefs
2.2Jesus Christ & Salvation
2.2.1The Incarnation
2.2.2Jesus - Divine & Human
2.2.3The Crucifixion
2.2.4Jesus' Betrayal
2.2.5Resurrection & Ascension
2.2.6Sin
2.2.7Original Sin
2.2.8Punishment
2.2.9The Means of Salvation
2.2.10Achieving Salvation
2.2.11Disagreements About Salvation
2.2.12The Role of Christ in Salvation
2.2.13Theories of Salvation
2.2.14End of Topic Test - Jesus Christ & Salvation
2.3Worship & Festivals
3Catholicism (Christianity)
3.1Key Beliefs
3.2The Seven Sacraments
4Islam
4.1Key Beliefs
4.2Authority
5Judaism
5.1Key Beliefs
5.2Covenant & The Mitzvot
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