The Golden Rule of Human Interaction: "Do onto others...."

[Mira]

I ran across this quote by Eminem tonight, and it made me think about the Golden Rule of Human Interaction.
It came at the heels of a few comments I have seen about Whitney Houston, and I was disturbed and disgusted by how vile some of us humans can be for no good reason.



I went on line to look at some words about the Golden Rule and found this:

Every religion has their own ideas of what should be considered moral behavior. While many religions differ in their beliefs and rituals, which causes conflicts amongst the religions of the world, most religions share one universal rule, or code of conduct: The Golden Rule.
The Golden Rule, simply stated is, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you," in other words, "treat others as you would like to be treated." The religious texts of several religions contain verses that support this concept of reciprocity.
This concept has become a standard moral code, passed on through the generations since the beginning of humanity itself. Versions of this concept have been found in the texts of Confucianism, Christianity, Islam, Baha'i, to name only a few, and is adopted by non-believers as well. What good parent doesn't use The Golden Rule as an example in teaching their children how to act toward others?
The question is why, if so many people around the world agree that The Golden Rule is an exemplary moral code, even going so far as to base laws upon this universal law, do we seem to forget to comply with the most simple rule of human interaction? We all dream of a more peaceful and more accepting world, but the selfish imperfection of humanity gets in the way every time.

quoted from:

http://tmapsey.hubpages.com/hub/One-Universal-Rule-a-Golden-One

One of the most important rules in my life is to speak out when something around me is going on that I cannot agree with. Because if I don't, people will assume I share their prejudices as well as not being able to live with myself.

I'm posting this simply because of the synchronicity of my sadness over the base commentary about Whitney's life and death, and the chance comment I found by Eminem.

[Skittles]

1. the Golden Rule is actually simple courtesy

regligion is not need for that

[Mira]

2. Yes.

The fact that the hateful comments often come from those who claim religiosity first when describing themselves, is what made me not shy away from using it - since the Golden Rule is what is taught in their churches.

[handmade34]

3. it is what I always say...

the only thing I learned in seminary... Jesus' message was, "life is a bitch; help each other"

we have nothing if we don't have compassion and love for each other...

[Fumesucker]

4. What is hateful to you, do not do to another. That is the whole of the Law, all else is commentary.

—Rabbi Hillel

[Mira]

5. Yes. That's the gist of it.

And Hello to you Fumesucker. I still save your wonderful photos and panoramas.
I have no hearts left, and my money's short too, but Happy VD anyway!

[Fumesucker]

7. Funny, someone just this moment gave me another heart..

I'm actually a bit surprised I got any hearts at all, I don't feel particularly lovable at the moment..

Well, aside from the fact I'm buried under a small pile of snoozing dogs right now.

[Mira]

8. So strange! I got another one, when I finished typing to you.

And I did not mention - but feel like doing so now - one of yours is from me!

[Fumesucker]

10. I bet it was this thread that did it..

TYVM BTW..

[Honeycombe8]

6. Nice post, Mira. I've read this mantra of all religions before, but it's nice to be reminded. nt

[dixiegrrrrl]

9. Having read your many posts over the years, I know these are not "just words" to you.

K&R

[GeorgeGist]

11. Seems like only yesterday ...

the anti-socialists were booing the Golden Rule in South Carolina.

[spin]

12. "Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful."

Udana-Varga 5,1