Bible says, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Confusious say, :"Don't do to others what you wouldn't want done to you." What's the difference exactly? I'm confused?
2006-09-23 15:32:41 · 3 answers · asked by icu812 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
The Bible's 'do unto others...' is active. Treat people as you would like to be treated.
Confusious 'don't do to others' is more passive. Don't do anything to someone that you wouldn't want done to you.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethic_of_reciprocity
2006-09-23 15:50:58 · answer #1 · answered by onlineeeyore 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Golden Rule "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you", says to do a good deed while the Silver Rule says not to do a bad deed saying nothing about doing anything good.
2006-09-23 23:46:30 · answer #2 · answered by simon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Golden Rule is from Jesus -- "Treat others as you would have them treat you." The silver rule is a twist on Jesus' saying and is "Treat others as they would like to be treated."
2006-09-23 22:50:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋