The Golden Rule

 The Golden Rule

The Golden Rule is the principle of treating others as you want to be treated. It is a maxim that is found in most religions and cultures. It can be considered an ethic of reciprocity in some religions, although different religions treat it differently. 

Buddhism:

Hurt not others with that which pains yourself.

We should not do the same thing with others which hurts ourselves. Just like we want others to treat us well and speak sweetly, we should treat others first.

Christianity:

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

 Focus less on punishing those who cross you or others and choose to guide them into a better frame of mind. Teach them not only the error of their ways, but the error in their thinking. 

Hinduism:

Treat others as you would yourself be treated.

Treat other people with the concern and kindness you would like them to show toward you. If you want to be treated well in this world, you should treat others well.

Islam:

Do unto all men as you would wish to have done unto you.

The statement requires that people step outside themselves and consider another person's point of view, situation, or circumstances. 

All things whatsoever do would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them.

We are all pretty self-serving creatures, and no one wishes for a life of hardship or difficulty.

It is simply about how to respond to a situation or how to react to a person, simply consider how you would like to be treated—and then do that.

Judaism:

What you yourself hate do to no man.

Recognize that your neighbor feels as you do, and keep in mind your own dislikes. Do to others what you want them to do to you.

Native American:

Live in harmony, for we are all related.

If people are living in harmony with each other, they are living together peacefully rather than fighting or arguing.

Sacred Earth:

Do as you will, as long as you harm no one.

 It is usually interpreted as a declaration of the freedom to act, along with the necessity of thinking through and taking responsibility for the consequences of one's actions.