One should treat all creatures in the world as one would like to be treated - Jainism .... Do unto others as you would have them do unto you - Christianity .... None of you truly believes until you want for others what you want for yourself - Islam .... Treat not others in ways you yourself would find hurtful - Buddhism .... What is hateful to you do not do to your neighbour - Judaism ....
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The World of Relation

March 7, 2007

Martin Buber described the "world of relation" as comparable to three spheres. The first - life with nature; the second - life with humanity; the third - life with spiritual beings.

One of the occasional criticisms of the Golden Rule is that it's not comprehensive enough; that it deals with our actions on a superficial level only. I think that Buber's perspective can help us to see that relationship is multi-faceted and that we are continually moving through the three spheres that he describes.

Each applies to us in differing circumstances and it is in learning to discern how to apply the Golden Rule in each circumstance that we develop our ability to move more deeply into Golden Rule guided relationships.

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