That’s actually referred to as The Golden Rule and predates Christianity…
The Golden Rule is often thought of as originating in Christianity with the Biblical verse “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you†(Matthew 7:12). Actually, some version of the Golden Rule exists far prior to Christianity. It is in fact a common belief held in some form by most world religions.
The earliest form of the Golden Rule in religion dates prior to Confucianism and Buddhism. Confucius is attributed with a statement in the 6th Century BCE that one should not extend harm to others which one would not wish for one’s self. Buddhism documents also dating from the 6th century BCE include the quote “Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful.â€
Hindu religious aspects that include the teaching of Karma also date to the 6th century BCE or earlier and include in the Mahabharata the prescriptive to “Do not unto others which would cause pain if done to you†(5:15:17).
The Torah also includes the prescriptive dated at about 1400 BCE as “Love thy neighbor as thyself†(Leviticus 19:18). In Islam, Mohammed’s Farewell Sermon includes the statement, “Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you.â€
When I think of the word “edgy”, I refer to a person who is pushing the boundries of conventional wisdom, to reveal some new insight.
You apparently think that “edgy” means a person who pushes the boundaries of taste or propriety to constantly call attention to themselves -kind of like Madonna.
“I think he just wanted me to be quiet”
Good guess.
That’s actually referred to as The Golden Rule and predates Christianity…
The Golden Rule is often thought of as originating in Christianity with the Biblical verse “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you†(Matthew 7:12). Actually, some version of the Golden Rule exists far prior to Christianity. It is in fact a common belief held in some form by most world religions.
The earliest form of the Golden Rule in religion dates prior to Confucianism and Buddhism. Confucius is attributed with a statement in the 6th Century BCE that one should not extend harm to others which one would not wish for one’s self. Buddhism documents also dating from the 6th century BCE include the quote “Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful.â€
Hindu religious aspects that include the teaching of Karma also date to the 6th century BCE or earlier and include in the Mahabharata the prescriptive to “Do not unto others which would cause pain if done to you†(5:15:17).
The Torah also includes the prescriptive dated at about 1400 BCE as “Love thy neighbor as thyself†(Leviticus 19:18). In Islam, Mohammed’s Farewell Sermon includes the statement, “Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you.â€
I’m glad that you all think you are being so clever, in responding to a person who is asking that folks show some respect for other people’s religion.
DIBS: if you want to quote the appropriate phrase from Christianity here, how about: “Treat others as you would have them them treat yourself”.
Benson, this is the Open Thread. You enter at your own peril.
Let he who has not sinned cast the first stone.
BRG;
I’m glad you think you are “edgy”.
When I think of the word “edgy”, I refer to a person who is pushing the boundries of conventional wisdom, to reveal some new insight.
You apparently think that “edgy” means a person who pushes the boundaries of taste or propriety to constantly call attention to themselves -kind of like Madonna.
I’m not even baptized! I’m going to hell for sure!
See you there! ; ) [Will they have blogs?]
um, DIBS…according to the ‘Catholic’ preachings, you’re going to hell, and so am I.
DIBS, I bet that Benson was referring to this ‘folks’ (me) when he made that comment.
I always get in trouble for my religious comments.
Yes Benson, I’m a little edgy with my comments (not only on here), you have no idea!
I’m Catholic, benson.