2007-06-01 11:45:51 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, and no.
The ethic of reciprocity (commonly known as the "Golden Rule") apparently first appeared in "The Tale of Sinuhe and Other Ancient Egyptian Poems" which predates its first mention in the Old Testament (which ITSELF predated Christianity by at least a MILLENIUM or two) by CENTURIES. Check my sources for more details.
2007-06-01 11:47:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
The Golden Rule has no boundaries.
It was given to mankind, as a primary road map for man to follow or not follow, according to ones own individual conscience!
2007-06-02 14:21:48 · answer #2 · answered by WillRogerswannabe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is also there In the Vedas (Krishna Consciousness) when one understand that the Religious principles are the same in all religions but man has changed them over time then they can begin to understand religion. For Universal Truths read Bhagavad Gita As it is By Bhaktivedanta PRabhupada go to harekrishnatemple.com totally enlivening.
2007-06-01 18:48:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The "Golden Rule'' is nothing more than good common sense.
2007-06-01 19:05:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think that the golden rule originated from christianity. but the notion of hell did apparently originate from christianity.
2007-06-01 18:48:22 · answer #5 · answered by hey h 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At least the Mahabharata and Confucius both wrote similar rules centuries before christianity.
It occurs in most religions in one form or another. As an example of it's universality, see if you can guess who said:
"All human morality is contained in these words: make others as happy as you yourself would be, and never serve them more ill than you would yourself be served."
Give up? That version is the Marquis de Sade's (the man who gave his name to Sadism).
2007-06-01 18:48:49 · answer #6 · answered by Dave P 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't know if it is exclusive to Christianity or origionally from it. I do know that the Bible says to do unto others as you would have them do unto you. It also expands the concept, saying that if you don't forgive, you won't be forgiven and if you show little mercy, little mercy will be shown to you.
2007-06-01 18:49:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is in the bible this way:
Invoke blessings upon and pray for the happiness of those who curse you, implore God's blessing (favor) upon those who abuse you [who revile, reproach, disparage, and high-handedly misuse you].
Also, it says..Overcome evil, with Good.
I believe that encompasses the golden rule quite well
2007-06-01 18:54:21 · answer #8 · answered by Eartha Q 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is Biblical indeed, but not exclusive to Christianity or OT/NT.
2007-06-01 22:07:43 · answer #9 · answered by SeeTheLight 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is originally of God. God had dealings with all nations, not just Israel. So it makes sense that it would be common to religions.
2007-06-02 00:40:10 · answer #10 · answered by Contemplative Chanteuse IDK TIRH 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋