The Golden Rule

This themepage explores the Golden Rule as a basic aspiration of all religions, or indeed of anyone who wishes to live in harmony with others.

The Golden Rule for Dummies 
Simple and clear explanation of what this rule means, and how it features in World Religions.

Ethics
The Golden Rule expained in the context of Ethics.

Lesson Plan for Teachers - The Golden Rule of Recipriocity.
Activity based lesson which probes the Golden Rule in various religious traditions, at the height of Silk Road trading, in the eight century. Makes the important distinction between ethics and articles of faith.

Religious tolerance
Explores the ethics of reciprocity i.e. my rights are your duties; your rights are my duties. Gives quotations relating to the Golden Rule as it features in major and minor religions. Explains key terms such as Humanism very well.

Teaching Values
Highlights the universality of the Golden Rule and gives quotes from major World Religions.

Applying the Golden Rule
Information about an established committe, devoted to applying the Golden Rule, with an invitation to become a member. Also, an excellent poster is available on this site.

Quotes from World Scriptures
Comparative quotes from world scripture, emphasising The Golden Rule as the most fundamental principle of ethics.

The Golden rule and World Religions
A colourful presentation of the Golden Rule.

Godweb.org
Explores the idea of posting the Golden Rule on school walls!

What it means!
Here is a clear explanation of what the Golden Rule means. John F. Kennedy's appeal to the white people of America at the time of the civil rights' movement is also discussed.

BBC Religion - The Founding of Taize
Audio programme on the life of Brother Roger, the founder of Taize, who was exemplary in promoting the reconciliation among Christians. May be consiedered as an application of the Golden Rule. Realplayer required.