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17. I'm an atheist - but the origin of that quote has long been disputed

Sat Apr 13, 2024, 07:14 AM

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The origin of the Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” has been attributed to the Christian Bible, Buddhism, Confucianism, and ancient Egyptian tales. The diversity and age of these sources confirm the Golden Rule's enduing value and applicability today—and in particular, to presentations.

I try hard to live by my moral code and never defend groups or nations for partisan reasons.
Genocide and war crimes continue in Gaza with a lot of Western countries, including US complicity

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One dead and dozens injured after Israeli settlers storm West Bank village [View all] malaise Apr 2024 OP

That quote is from the New Testament. Phoenix61 Apr 2024 #1

The principle of the statement is cross cultural and predates the Old Testament RockRaven Apr 2024 #12

The Mosaic command is parallel to the Golden Rule: "Whatever is hurtful to you, do not do to any other person." summer_in_TX Apr 2024 #14

THIS malaise Apr 2024 #38

I'm an atheist - but the origin of that quote has long been disputed malaise Apr 2024 #17

Does your moral code permit shielding groups or nations for partisan reasons? Beastly Boy Apr 2024 #23

Your position on these matters is malaise Apr 2024 #24

So is yours. Beastly Boy Apr 2024 #25

The best response you can make obamanut2012 Apr 2024 #27

In the absence of a better response. Indeed. Beastly Boy Apr 2024 #35

Haven't they been doing this kind of thing for a while now... Think. Again. Apr 2024 #2

Gonna say about 3000 years gay texan Apr 2024 #3

It's a never ending game of "I got you last." nt dflprincess Apr 2024 #4

The settlers have support from Netanyahu. yorkster Apr 2024 #9

Someone will be along shortly Bettie Apr 2024 #5

You think it's really that simple? Patton French Apr 2024 #8

Well, I'm coming along Mossfern Apr 2024 #10

Who will step up? WarGamer Apr 2024 #6

I thought I did. Mossfern Apr 2024 #19

pics from now and also 3 days before October 7 Celerity Apr 2024 #7

Shhhhhhhhh! malaise Apr 2024 #18

I remember when the invasion of the mosque happened obamanut2012 Apr 2024 #28

Just a clarification: The claim of Israeli extremists storming the Al Aqsa mosque is false. Beastly Boy Apr 2024 #34

"Israeli extremists have stormed the Al-Aqsa compound" EX500rider Apr 2024 #36

unfuckingbelievable n/t leftstreet Apr 2024 #11

Fuck Israel dsp3000 Apr 2024 #13

This was happening like mad BEFORE 10/6... LowerManhattanite Apr 2024 #15

Correct malaise Apr 2024 #22

The IDF shows up to prevent retaliation by Voltaire2 Apr 2024 #32

The consequences for the US of current events will be long lived. David__77 Apr 2024 #16

Post removed Post removed Apr 2024 #20

Wtf obamanut2012 Apr 2024 #29

Indeed malaise Apr 2024 #30

The bigotry was strong in that one! marble falls Apr 2024 #31

Netanyahu is keeping those "settlers" angry for a reason: no_hypocrisy Apr 2024 #21

Thank you for posting, Malaise obamanut2012 Apr 2024 #26

Israel needs to withdraw from all occupied territories. Voltaire2 Apr 2024 #33

A naked land grab. A throwback to history. Basic LA Apr 2024 #37

So did the Europeans in Central and South America malaise Apr 2024 #39

Exactly so. Basic LA Apr 2024 #42

Israel finds the body of a teen whose disappearance sparked a deadly settler attack in the West Bank Eugene Apr 2024 #40

So the Israelis attacked in response to the Palestinians murdering a child? NickB79 Apr 2024 #41

The teen was still "missing" at the time... LowerManhattanite Apr 2024 #43