Is the Golden Rule an exclusively Christian concept?

Answer 1

No absolutely not. Virtually all societies throughout time has had a version of the golden rule. INCLUDING one that existed way before Christianity.

It is most likely Jesus got his version from Confucius

Answer 2

Depends on which Golden Rule you are talking about. I assume you are talking about the one contained within the bible. That rule transcends most religious lines. It is somewhat universal, therefore everyone practices it.

I adhere to another Golden Rule, which seems more realistic to me. You can look at how things work throughout the world to see proof of this rule:

"He who has the Gold makes the rules".

Answer 3

I wouldn't give christianity sole credit for that one. The golden rule, in different forms, is a basic preset for many many many religious and spiritual doctrines around the world. Many of them far older than christianity.

Answer 4

Of course not. You should know better than that, bettierage. There is a similar concept in almost all belief systems. Just think of the Tri-fold Rule from Wicca.

Answer 5

Christianity is in baby clothes as far as religion is compared, measured against the Golden Rule.

Of course Islam is even younger... just why do we need these religions to tell us how to behave again?

Answer 6

neither is plenty extra possibly on the convenience of being a member of one group or the different. good human beings are plenty extra possibly to stay with the Golden Rule. undesirable human beings are much less possibly to stay with the Golden Rule.

Answer 7

Confucius stated it centuries before Christianity.

It can also be found in the writings of several Greek Philosophers and in the religious writings of the Egyptians.

All predating Christianity.

Answer 8

Native Spirituality
We are as much alive as we keep the earth alive.
Chief Dan George

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

Buddhism
Treat not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful.
The Buddha, Udana-Varga 5.1

Christianity
In everything, do to others as you would have them do to you;
for this is the law and the prophets.
Jesus, Matthew 7:12

Confucianism
One word which sums up the basis of all good conduct....loving-kindness.
Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself.
Confucius, Analects 15.23

Hinduism
This is the sum of duty: do not do to others what would cause pain if done to you.
Mahabharata 5:1517

Islam
Not one of you truly believes until you wish for others
what you wish for yourself.
The Prophet Muhammad, 13th of the 40 Hadiths of Nawawi

Jainism
One should treat all creatures in the world as one would like to be treated.
Mahavira, Sutrakritanga

Judaism
What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour. This is the whole Torah; all the rest is commentary. Go and learn it.
Hillel, Talmud, Shabbath 31a

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, pg. 1299

Taoism
Regard your neighbour's gain as your own gain and your neighbour's loss as your own loss.
Lao Tzu, T'ai Shang Kan Ying P'ien, 213-218

Unitarianism
We affirm and promote respect for the interdependent web of all existence
of which we are a part.
Unitarian principle

Zoroastrianism
Do not do unto others whatever is injurious to yourself.
Shayast-na-Shayast 13.29

Answer 9

Only when it's called the golden rule. Ethicists call it the ethic of reciprocity.

Answer 10

No. You have received too many other explanations so I am just saying No and saying this only: Christ tells us to love one another as I have loved you. That's all.