The Golden Rule
Although the world has many religions and many pathways to God, the Holy Spirit, the Cosmos, our Higher Power, our Creator, Our Father, Our Mother; there is a common thread that holds true, bringing all Faiths and Religions together. This is the Golden Rule.
As part of many Interfaith communities around the world, gathering together, acknowledging and celebrating the One Power and Presence in our lives, our Creator. We honor all our brothers and sisters on the path to God. Many Paths, One Presence.
Listed here are 13 Belief Systems/Religions and each corresponding Golden Rule:
Christianity
In everything, do to others as you would have them do unto you, for this is the law and the prophets   Matthew 7:12
Buddhism
Treat not other in ways that you yourself would find hurtful  The Buddha Udana-Varga 5:18
Judaism
What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbor. This is the whole Torah; all the rest is commentary     Hillel, Talmud, Shabbat 31a
Islam
Not one of you truly believes until you wish for others what you wish for yourself
The Prophet Muhammad, Hadith
Hinduism
This is the sum of duty: do not do to others what would cause pain if done to you
Mahabharata 5:1517
Unitarianism
We affirm and promote respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are part    Unitarian Principle
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, p.1299
Confucianism
One word which sums up the basis of all good conduct, Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself  Confucius Analects 15:23
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
Zoroastrianism
Do not do unto others whatever is injurious to yourself
Shayast-na-Shayast 13:29
Taoism
Regard your neighbor’s gain as your own gain, and your neighbor’s loss as your own loss
Lao Tzu Shang Kan Ying P’ien 213-218
Jainism
One should treat all creatures in the world as one would like to be treated
Mahavira, Sutrakritanga
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