Assignment 5: The Golden Rule!

What is the message of the Golden rule?

I believe the message of the golden rule is to treat others the way you want to be treated. For example I'm not going to be rude and ignorant to someone for no reason because that is not how I would like to be treated.

Which expression of the Golden Rule do you like the best? Why?

My favorite expression is the one from the 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'ullah, Gleanings.

I like this one the best because I can relate to it the most, in more ways than others. It really makes me think back on past decisions that I have made.

What could things be like if everyone behaved according to the Golden Rule?

The world would be a wonderful place with no conflict on anyone's race or religion, sex or sexual orientation, ect. Some people would have more friends and there would be a lot more diversity among society. Overall the world would be a much better place.

I think what we as people seem to neglect, is the number of death discrimination has caused, and how many people are hurting right now today. I believe that alot of people would still be alive if we all abided by the golden rule. Hey, I bet you most wars would never have happened. But that's just my opinion.

Why is it that sometimes we don't behave according to the Golden Rule?

It really differs from person to person. It could be because of a bad experience with someone of a different race or growing up hearing family members discriminate people who differ from themselves. Even if a person has a grudge against someone of a different race or religion, it could cause them to judge their whole race or background!

Thanks for reading!

-Cheers