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The Golden Rule and the Law of One

Fool

ALL in all
Premium Member
does the golden rule meet the criteria for unconditional love; when doing unto all as self? or loving all as One?
 

Nakosis

Non-Binary Physicalist
Premium Member
does the golden rule meet the criteria for unconditional love; when doing unto all as self? or loving all as One?

I've thought that maybe a person should consider treating others better than one wants to or at least expects to be treated. The golden rule could be in some cases a low bar for morality.
 

Vee

Well-Known Member
Premium Member
does the golden rule meet the criteria for unconditional love; when doing unto all as self? or loving all as One?

The golden rule is about respect. It doesn't say you have to love everyone or agree with them, but if you're respectful enough to treat others the same way you want to be treated, you're obeying that rule regardless of your personal feelings for others.
 

Fool

ALL in all
Premium Member
I've thought that maybe a person should consider treating others better than one wants to or at least expects to be treated. The golden rule could be in some cases a low bar for morality.
Unconditional love doesn't have condition for some and then otherwise.
 

Fool

ALL in all
Premium Member
The golden rule is about respect. It doesn't say you have to love everyone or agree with them, but if you're respectful enough to treat others the same way you want to be treated, you're obeying that rule regardless of your personal feelings for others.
the golden rule says nothing specific about respect. it says do unto other as you would have done unto you. most people want love in their lives. i doubt respect would be the top contender for what people want in their lives
 

Vee

Well-Known Member
Premium Member
the golden rule says nothing specific about respect. it says do unto other as you would have done unto you. most people want love in their lives. i doubt respect would be the top contender for what people want in their lives

Respect is what makes it possible to coexist peacefully with others. The word is not used in the scripture, but it's the principle that it implies.
 

Fool

ALL in all
Premium Member
Respect is what makes it possible to coexist peacefully with others. The word is not used in the scripture, but it's the principle that it implies.
no, love is what makes people exist peacefully. love is a need, a fundamental need. without it, self is disturbed. respect comes with love.


The Need to Love
 

Nakosis

Non-Binary Physicalist
Premium Member
Unconditional love doesn't have condition for some and then otherwise.

Do you think unconditional love is a real possibility or just something people claim we ought to strive for?
 

Fool

ALL in all
Premium Member
Do you think unconditional love is a real possibility or just something people claim we ought to strive for?

if you can fully follow the law of one, golden rule, then yes.


love does not exclude correction. in fact, it is necessary that correction be a part of it. who would allow their loved one to be harmed by not warning them, or keeping them from harm?


look at the story of absalom and king david. david cried; when he discovered his enemy was killed.
 

crossfire

LHP Mercuræn Feminist Heretic ☿
Premium Member
does the golden rule meet the criteria for unconditional love; when doing unto all as self? or loving all as One?
My view is that it is more like "don't practice what you hate."

Your mileage may vary.
 
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