If we wish to have respect for human persons, we should look upon our neighbors as ourselves. We must do what we can to make sure that he has what is necessary for living human life with dignity. Laws alone cannot do away with fears and prejudices. Such sinful behavior can be overcome only through charity which sees in every person-our neighbor, our brother or a sister. We show ourselves a neighbor to others especially through active service on their behalf, with special concern for the poor and the disadvantaged. “What ever you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto me.” Christ teaches us to forgive those who offend us. We say, “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” The Great Commandment of love reaches out even to our enemies. The Spirit of the Gospel is incompatible with hatred of one’s enemy. We should fight against evils but forgive those who do evil. Society and Authority Human society can neither be well ordered nor prosperous unless it has some people invested with legitimate authority to preserve its institutions and to devote themselves as far as is necessary to work and care for the good of all. By authority one means the normal right, by virtue of which persons or institutions make laws and give orders and expect obedience to them
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		The authority required by the moral order derives from God. Let every person be subject to governing authorities for there is no authority except from God. The duty of obedience requires all to give due honor to authority and to treat holders of authority with respect, and, insofar as it is deserved, with gratitude and good will. Equality and differences among people Every form of social or cultural discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, color, language, or religion is incompatible with God’s design. All people created in the image of the God and with spiritual and immortal souls have been redeemed by the sacrifice of Christ. All are called to the same happiness of Heaven. All are equal in the sight of God. When we come into the world we need the help of our parents and others. We have differences due to age, physical abilities, intellectual aptitudes, possessions, and wealth. We differ widely in our talents.
			These differences belong to God’s plan: Who wills that each receive what he needs from others, and that those endowed with particular talents share the benefit with those who need them. These differences encourage and often oblige persons to practice generosity, kindness, and sharing of goods. They foster the mutual enrichment of cultures.
				There exist also sinful inequalities that affect millions of men and women. They are in open contradiction of the Gospel. The equal dignity of all persons demands that we strive for more fair and humane conditions for all. Excessive economic and social disparities between individuals and peoples of the one human race are a source of scandal. Such scandals affront human dignity and stands in the way of social and international peace.
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