The "golden rule" is: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you". I agree that this is absolutely the ideal way to conduct one's self.

As I look at myself and others in an objective light, I realize just how selfish most people are. Everyone is out for "self". I believe it's embedded in our "DNA" to be selfish--i.e., self-preservation. However, in order for this experiment called humanity to work, we have to overcome those innate dispositions and elevate to a higher, more conscious level of thinking/behaving.

If everyone gave freely to everyone else, then no one would be in need. I remember when I was returning home from visiting Cho, there was a real chance that some people would have to wait for a second bus because of overcrowding. So, when the driver announced, "Now boarding," it was pandemonium. People were cursing and pushing and being flat-out rude to each other as they jockeyed for a spot in line. At that moment, I decided to do what Jesus commanded, "Give and it shall be given to you." So, even though I felt anxious, I walked slowly and got to the back of the line, realizing all the people in front of me might make it home and I wouldn't. I feel like everyone should be willing to "give up their seat" to someone else. If we all did that, then no one would be in need of a anything.

People have an appearance of being civilized. But, I'mma tell you, if the conditions were severe enough, we'd resort to basic animalistic barbarism. It would be "every man for himself."

I know change starts with me. So, I'll try my best to follow the example of the "golden rule."


P.S. I was able to get a seat without problem, even though the bus literally had NO spare seats once fully boarded.

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you know you meant the golden shower..........piss on all that want to be pissed on and they shall piss on you !!!!!!

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Yeah.. More or less agree with things said here..

I mean my theorys on what humans need to do differ slightly...

I believe we need to drop the bullshit and begin working only for the betterment of man kind. Start working as a solid unit of the peoples of earth. Become more ruthless towards advancement and live in a world where knowledge is key. And provided we dont kill ourselves off, we will achieve this in the future. The human civilisation is going through somewhat of a puberty... Were mostly caught up on trivial issues during the awakening of our new era of scientific awareness.

Its an interesting time to be alive.

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In a real bad time in my life when I was a lot younger, I can remember walking the streets with a fucked-up roller bookbag, pretty much dirt poor, and some dope people would give me like a five dollar bill and I'd get excited and told my bro we could go get some snacks...mad nice shit, though I don't think I even thanked the guy then...I try to be a morally upstanding dude, but sometimes me amusing myself by messing with others gets out of hand...some dude swears I gave him teenage depression.

if we were to start givin people everything they needed, then the civilization will crumble. instead of "giving" up your seat, why can't they earn it, i mean, didn't you earn the seat y gettin there first (while i am aware that it is not nice but in the long run, it will teach that person to get their earlier) look at the old saying "Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man how to fish, feed him for a lifetime" if we all rely on others to solve our problems then society as we know it will crumble.

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I completely agree.

But the sad thing is, how can you make others do whats right? You can tell them to, but they won't.

Shit is real unfortunate...

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No son, you're missing the point. This philosophy is one Jesus taught and is also found in other religions. To that point, Jews believed, "Love your friends and hate your enemies." Jesus crushed this view by asserting, "God is kind even to the unkind and evil." The "golden rule" is a divine principle that Jesus admonishes us to use, if we wish to truly be blessed. The same can be said of giving. Those who want alot, must GIVE alot. Therefore, because you reap what you sow, treating others ensures that you get what you deserve (or want). If I want love, I have to give love. If I want peace, I have to give peace. You see, by giving up my seat, someone else will have one. But, if someone else did the same for me, I'd have one. And, if someone did it for them, they'd have one. It's a principle that would yield blessings for all those involved. The "golden rule" is truly a Godly principle. What you're referring to is wisdom. That's another issue. This rule refers to concepts and attitudes more than actual things or objects. Give Peace. Give love. Give happiness. NO one can "earn" your love. You just give it. We as sinners certainly didn't EARN God's love, but he still showered us with it in that, "while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."

This principle is speaking about virtues. The world says TAKE, take, and take to get what you want. Jesus says Give, give, and give to be blessed. Think about it. A clinched fist can't receive anything else.




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there are too many diversities for any large group of people to be ruled by one set of ideals ... this caste system leads to boredom and monotony ...where is the life ...certainly people should do onto others as they would have done to themselves...but this just isnt going to happen ...i am way nice and treat most with mad respect....and i am not treated the same way...for whatever reason ... so regardless of whether you are nice to people or not ...youve got to understand that there are always going to be shitty people out there that will do everything in their power to make you miserable ...so if you want to be nice to others to make yourself feel good be it ... but by no means should you expect them to be nice in return...

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thats bullshit .... love these peole and hate other people ...what kind of hypocitical bullshit is that ... thats obsurd... any ruling party could give a fuck about the people they rule or the people they conquer ...have you ever heard the saying ...to the winner goes the spoils.... of war that is ... that is what our society is based on ... get your head out of your ass and look around .,.... this is goddammed bloody fuckin america...the land of greed and the home of the slaves

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^^^^^^^^^^ talks to much

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HELLLZ YEEAHH !!!!

No where does the golden rule say "EXPECT" them to be kind in return. In fact, Jesus taught, "Give and lend, hoping for nothing in return." Then, he says, "Great will be your reward." These are principles that could govern behavior. My point is, if everyone followed the principles are "treat people the way you want to be treated," no one would want for anything.

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I believe I stated, "The world says TAKE TAKE TAKE." But, Jesus taught us to "Give Give Give." I will guarantee you one thing. Anyone you see who is prosperous, unless he's an oppressor, gives alot. Look at the wealthiest people on earth. Those are people who give alot. Within your means, you can do the same thing. The principle of the golden rule can also be tied into the principle of "reaping and sowing." It's really common sense when you think about it. If I'm constantly out for myself, people will see that and not want to help me in my time of need. If, on the other hand, I'm constantly lending and helping others, people will be more apt to help me in my time of need.

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what if by taking their bus seat away, we GIVE them a lesson in life?

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that's selfish and heartless bro...You're coming off like an oppressor. The people who were victims of hurricane katrina were GIVEN help. Did they deserve it? Who knows. But, they were GIVEN help. It's the right thing to do bro. Stop coming off like a heartless tyrant who's spoiled. You haven't done everything SO RIGHT in your life that NO ONE has ever had to assist you, or GIVE to you. So, you can get off your high horse right now. Let me warn you. Your merciless attitude will come back to haunt you if you don't change it. One day, you'll find yourself calling for someone and no one will be there to help you. Don't fool yourself. Being merciless is evil, and God will not let it slide. I'm warning you. Who are you to judge? God is kind to you even when you don't deserve it.

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