Religion & Spirituality - 1 February 2007

Many people believe that the Golden Rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" is the ultimate solution to people getting along.
I think it has the same flaw that many organized (universalistic) religions have: it implies that there is only one right way to do something and that if your intentions are good that it is OK to inflict it on others.

Would the Platinum Rule be better, "Do unto others as they wish to have done unto them"? Are the people of the world capable of learning this lesson?

P.S.: Despite popular belief, the Golden Rule was NOT one of Christ's teachings. He, like many other great prophets, did express the idea of it though.

2007-02-01 05:46:07 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

...and that in order to turn things around, we need to become less focused on self and more charitable towards our neighbor? And also, increase our love and trust in our Creator?

2007-02-01 05:45:05 · 21 answers · asked by Bec P 2

2007-02-01 05:44:06 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know from Josephus (an atheist Historian) and early Essene scrolls and by deduction of Jesus' words that, after the crucifixion, the early Christian followers professed these simple clear messages.


1. "You have hurt me, but I forgive you."
2. "If I have hurt you, I am sorry, please forgive me."
3. "I am not afraid to die, because I know that if I am nice to you, I will go to Heaven."


As a consequence, even though they were persecuted by the Jews and Romans, Christianity spread like wild fire across the world (except for Asia of course).

My Question is, What do some (most) Christians profess, today?

2007-02-01 05:42:01 · 15 answers · asked by MrsOcultyThomas 6

2007-02-01 05:40:56 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

All the a**hole Muslims?
I've noticed this pattern.

2007-02-01 05:39:49 · 20 answers · asked by Monica L. 1

If 1/3 of the angels left Heaven and they were in the presence of God and are now doomed to hell
what percentage of humans will take this same path

my guess is a lot higher then 1/3

2007-02-01 05:35:40 · 21 answers · asked by servant FM 5

2007-02-01 05:34:00 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

how many stories are in the old testament and the new testament put together?

2007-02-01 05:33:42 · 7 answers · asked by Maimist 1

I am SOOOO angry at this! Several times this year churches have been vadalized for the sole reason that they are Christian churches. That is HATEFUL religious discrimination. Yet, it is NEVER considered a hate crime in the courts... this just happened to my church. All over the world Christians are being persecuted and MURDERED for their faith. North Korea is the worst for it. Here in America we condone such actions by not punishing those responsible for hurting others for the exact SAME reasons. By allowing these disgusting vandals to get away with nothing but a slap on the wrist, we're telling them it's OKay as long as you don't get caught. Yet for some odd reason, this isn't considered hateful. WHY NOT???!!!!!

2007-02-01 05:33:21 · 12 answers · asked by Lindz 2

We all know who we are. We all have our favorites, who we like and who we hate. More than likely we hate someone here most who is of a different religion then us. Or Evolutionist/Creationist thing.

Heres what I want you to do.

I want you to list who you hate most in this section, and then I want you to tell me one personal fact you know about them and then I want you to tell me one good thing about them that would be a reason why other people should like them.

Since I'm the "Mayor" I'll be a leader and go first.

I most dislike Mainworry cause hes a creationist. One fact about him he's made public is his first name is Wayne, I know the state he lives in I don't know if thats pubilc thou.

There are two reasons why people should consider him a friend. One is when you talk to him in emails he is very respectful and asks how I am doing. The second reason is, he has a good working knowledge of the Bible and I find his Bible quotes to be appropriate on here to the ?s

2007-02-01 05:32:48 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Jesus was a man so He can not be God who is spirit.

2007-02-01 05:32:25 · 16 answers · asked by BARTMAN 1

I'm still waiting on a Pascal's Wager question.

2007-02-01 05:31:33 · 8 answers · asked by mullah robertson 4

as many of you seen i was called out for being annoying.. but maybe it is ok for people to do that
it makes us think , what ways can we improve ourself

so let me have it lol
is there anything that i could improve in my approach to people , what annoys you about me ?
even if you love me but something gets to you , thats ok
go on give it your best and i will try my best to take note of anything that is said ( unless it is to convert to another religion lol )

2007-02-01 05:29:13 · 24 answers · asked by Peace 7

If you think it was the neocons that advised Bush to go into Iraq and not really God.

2007-02-01 05:28:26 · 9 answers · asked by Antares 6

i mean seriously liberal christians are still christians just like a fanatic or a fundie your all christians every last one of you are. and i will state this as well Bush jr. has stated many times he is a born again christian from the south and the reason behind people not liking bush is simple hes not doing a very christ like job by being in iraq as long as he wanted the soldiers to be there. he has also lied to the people about bringing home the troops not too long ago.

i am not a christian or even closely related to any christian stand point but i think its very rude to pick and bash liberal christians. its not very christ like either mind you.

i will stick up for some of the liberals on here though respectfully

2007-02-01 05:24:22 · 16 answers · asked by Guardian Knight777 3

I've always wondered. Anyone know?

2007-02-01 05:23:48 · 12 answers · asked by Geekier Than Thou 4

Does anyone know how many miles from Kinver Stafforshire to Mecca?

2007-02-01 05:23:25 · 4 answers · asked by Debbie 2

2007-02-01 05:23:11 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-01 05:19:12 · 5 answers · asked by WWTSD? 5

I am referring to the existence of God.

Please explain why/why not. Maybe we can get this settled once and for all. I am an optimist, I guess.

2007-02-01 05:18:26 · 12 answers · asked by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7

I have a website called coincidenceornot.com and i would like to add a memorial page for loved ones to enter their memories and have it scroll and add music

2007-02-01 05:17:28 · 1 answers · asked by Gramma V 2

a b*tch?
Feel free to express yourself!!!

2007-02-01 05:17:11 · 25 answers · asked by Monica L. 1

2007-02-01 05:17:11 · 26 answers · asked by ♥ Etheria ♥ 7

Let me share with you how to ensure that you meet the rapture and not left behind to face the antichrist and forced to wear the mark 666.

Well, first you must acquire the characters qualifying you to be a citizen of heavenly kingdom. Read and strive for the characters and qualities the beatitude and sermon on the mount talk about. Then remember and do Jesus' new commandment to love one another as your brothers and sisters and love your enemies and involve in his great commission. Thirdly, just disassociate the behaviours Jesus warns against as represents by his seven letters to the Seven Churches. Do what he pleases.

I may add another one which one must develop and that is the fruit of the Holy Spirit suggested by Paul.

Cultivate and acquire as suggested above and your rapture is assured.

Bible is the only book whether it is regarded as myth or not has the end times so clearly prophecized and how to get to heaven by acquiring the kingdom citizenship qualities.

2007-02-01 05:16:02 · 16 answers · asked by Ptuan 3

2007-02-01 05:13:51 · 8 answers · asked by micthursday 1

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I can read it! Can you?

2007-02-01 05:13:05 · 29 answers · asked by Matty G 3

"I WANT TO BE A SERVENT OF GOD;
NOT A SLAVE OF EVIL"
what do you think about the lines written above?please post a comment!!

2007-02-01 05:13:05 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you know you would not go to hell for the things you think are sins and you would not go to heaven for the things you think God wants you to do... would you still make the same decisions?

2007-02-01 05:13:00 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

assuming that god appears in front of you and gives you a boon, what would you ask him ?

2007-02-01 05:10:36 · 13 answers · asked by cool_dude 2