Explain what Christians believe about their responsibility for other people.

        The Christian church’s beliefs, or dogmas are interpreted to the people of today through a teaching office named the Magisterium and to Catholics this is the ultimate authority. All of the teachings about Christian responsibility are mentioned here and this is where Catholic beliefs are formed.

        Another key catholic authority is Vatican II. The Catholic Church’s ideals and dogmas about responsibility for others around the world are similar to the other denominations of the Christian faith. In Vatican II, it explains that Catholics should treat people the same regardless of their sex, race, social class, or indeed religion. This shows how an important Catholic authority teaches Catholic’s to have responsibility to not just Christians but other people as well.

        This responsibility is something which Christian communities feel strongly about so Christian charities have been created. Another point is that when God created people to be the, 'stewards' of Earth in genesis. This shows that we must look after Earth and the different people who live there. An example of the Christian faith taking this responsibility seriously are missionaries who go to countries which are usually non-Christian to help with problems that they may face.

        The church also holds the view that we should do anything as Christians to help stop suffering or evil in the world and we have the responsibility to do this regardless of the creed of those affected. I believe that Christians now believe they have the responsibility to respect other religions other people may have faith in and not be prejudice in any way against them as this is against Jesus' teachings.

        We can also relate this to the parable of the talents where the moral of the story is that we should use our talents and abilities. In this way Christians believe we should use these talents to help other people. There is a very relevant point in James 2:1-9, the apostle James said that Christians must never treat any type of class of person better than another. In particular they must not show favor to the wealthy because God has shown favour to the poor who tend to be opposed to the rich. Loving your neighbour means respecting. This is a point, which shows that Christians feel a responsibility for other people. Jesus has directly talked about this responsibility, 'in helping the starving, homeless etc. you are helping him; and in refusing help, you are refusing to help him'

        Christians of all denominations can also look to people who live or have lived to see the responsibility all Christian people have for other people. Two important examples are Mother Teresa and Oscar Romero. These people helped others regardless of their religion and really showed that we do have a great responsibility for other people and these two figures are role models for how all Christians should act out on this.

        The Catechism also describes a lot about Christians beliefs about their responsibility for other people. A big part of this responsibility is to show respect for others and this is a major part of the Ten Commandments. Examples of this are, respect your neighbour, do not murder, do not steal, do not lie and do not covet. In the catechism these commandments are for Christians to follow regarding all people not just Christians.

        Another responsibility Christians have is outlined in the parable of the unmerciful servant. The parable is all about forgiveness and teaches us about forgiveness to other people and this is another part of Christian’s responsibility for other people.