| Golden Core of Religion |
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| Written by Footman |
| Thursday, 15 April 2010 00:50 |
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The Golden Rule - Within many different religions (or ethic of reciprocity) The Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”, which Jesus gave in his Sermon on the Mount, is found in some form in the scriptures or sacred texts of nearly every religion and philosophy. Baha'i Faith Lay not on any soul a load that you would not wish to be laid upon you, and desire not for anyone the things you would not desire for yourself Baha'u'llah,, Gleanings Buddhism Treat not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful. The Buddha, Udana-Varga 5.1 Christianity All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. Christ Jesus, Matthew 7:12, Luke 6:31 Confucianism One word which sums up the basis of all good conduct... loving-kindness. Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself. Confucius, Analects 15.23 Hinduism This is the sum of duty: do not do to others what would cause pain if done to you. Mahabharata 5:1517 Islam Not one of you truly believes until you wish for others what you wish for yourself. The Prophet Muhammad, 13th of the 40 Hadiths of Nawawi Jainism One should treat all creatures in the world as one would like to be treated. Mahavira, Sutrakritanga Judaism What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour. This is the whole Torah; all the rest is commentary. Go and learn it. Hillel, Talmud, Shabbath 31a Native Spirituality We are as much alive as we keep the earth alive. Chief Dan George Sikhism I am a stranger to no one; and no one is a stranger to me. Indeed, I am a friend to all. Guru Granth Sahib, pg. 1299 Taoism Regard your neighbour's gain as your own gain and your neighbour's loss as your own loss. Lao Tzu, T'ai Shang Kan Ying P'ien, 213-218 Unitarianism We affirm and promote respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. Unitarian principle Wiccan Bide the Wiccan Rede ye must, In perfect love and perfect trust Eight words the Wiccan Rede fulfils An ye harm none do what ye will. Zoroastrianism Do not do unto others whatever is injurious to yourself. Shayast-na-Shayast 13.29 |