Golden Rule

It is found in most religions, yet it establishes no particular religion its self; it leads to balance among all people and cultures; and it is the foundation of Democracy. I'm talking about the Golden Rule. The golden rule is best interpreted by saying: "Treat others only as you consent to being treated in the same situation." To apply this rule you must imagine yourself on the receiving end of the action that takes exact place of another person with the same likes and dislikes as that person would have. If you act in a given way toward another, and yet are unwilling to be treated the same way in those exact circumstances, then you violate this rule. People are living in a society that is constantly affecting one and another. There is a wide discussion which is natural and inborn, or developed by society, or imposed by some divinity. Although its origin is vague there is one constant variable that unifies the rules and integrates all the regulations, which is the golden rule.

The golden rule is embraced by all the great world religions. They use it to summarize their ethical teachings. And for many centuries this idea has been influential among people in very different cultures. The golden rule may be suggested an important moral truth for all beings. Judaism says "You shall love your neighbor as yourself". Buddhism teaches "Whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them". Islam follows "Not one of you is a believer until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself". Confucianism believes "Try your best to treat others as you would wish to be treated yourself, and you will find that this is the shortest way to benevolence". As well as twice in the Bible one in Matthew 7:12 RSV "So whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them; for this is the law and the prophets." And in Luke 6:31 RSV "And as you wish that men would do to you, do so to them." Golden Rule is about treating others with respect, which is vital for a better society. The famous golden rule, treat others the way you would want to be treated, is important to follow each day.

Although, this well-known essential has very deep roots and is mainly imprinted in our society consciousness, the purpose of it becomes not so significantly recognizable any more. In everyday life most people often proclaim their beliefs which are more or less resemblance of the Golden Rule, but definitely not practiced to the means that they proclaim it in. The incorporation of the Golden Rule is more often rather a declaration than example. But once a person can see firsthand what it's takes to be on the other side of a situation they will began to realize their mistakes and will began to see things in a different light. If only we lived our lives by the importance of good behavior and how being kind to others, which would lead to necessity foundation to build strong ties for a better