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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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December 21, 2007

Peace comes from being able to contribute the best that we have, and all that we are, toward creating a world that supports everyone. But it is also securing the space for others to contribute the best that they have and all that they are. - Hafsat Abiola, activist, founder of KIND

 "Securing the space for others to contribute the best that they have and all that they are." That, it seems to me, is an important understanding of the Golden Rule.

 Often, we accept the Golden Rule as a measure of tolerance, of how much we’re willing to accept of others’ opinions or perspectives. But the Golden Rule also compels us to be an active part of the world that we all share.

 We not only need to acknowledge the space that others make for themselves, we have to make space and say to others “Here, this is yours. Make of it what you will.” That’s a much greater challenge.

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