Dear Rose,
15 Great Principles Shared by All Religions
The Golden Rule / Law of Reciprocity – The cornerstone of religious understanding. “Do unto others what you would have them do unto you.” – Christianity
Excellent, the cornerstone of religious understanding, this what Christ was saying, this is where Christians should start and finish.
Honor Thy Father and Mother – Knowing them is the key to knowing ourselves. The day will come when we shall wish we had known them better.
A tough ask for some in society but in general very good advice.
Speak the Truth – “Sincerity is the way of heaven, and to think how to be sincere is the way of a man.” – Confucius
Another tough one, speaking the truth can get you into a lot of trouble, takes guts sometimes to speak the truth.
It’s More Blessed to Give than to Receive – Generosity, charity and kindness will open an individual to an unbounded reservoir of riches.
THis one is a real cracker, what is that about helping others, small kindnesses, that buzz, serving your fellow man, this one should be explored more.
Heaven is Within – “Even as the scent dwells within the flower, so God within thine own heart forever abides.” – Sikhism
Can't argue with this one, God truly is within us all.
Love Thy Neighbor / Conquer With Love / All You Need is Love – Acts of faith, prayer and deep meditation provide us with the strength that allows love for our fellow man to become an abiding part of our lives. Love is a unifying force.
Corinthians book 1 verse 13 ( my lucky number ) the Beatles have it spot on, Love is all you need.
Blessed Are the Peacemakers – When people live in the awareness that there is a close kinship between all individuals and nations, peace is the natural result.
Instead of looking for differences, look for what we have in common.
You Reap What You Sow – This is the great mystery of human life. Aware or unaware, all are ruled by this inevitable law of nature.
This is a law, a truth, be aware of your actions, another one to think deeply about.
Man Does Not Live by Bread Alone – The blessings of life are deeper than what can be appreciated by the senses.
So true, we need our art, literature, music, these things feed us.
Do No Harm – If someone tries to hurt another, it means that she is perceiving that person as something separate and foreign from herself.
Hurting someone is such a fleeting thing, you usually regret it in the long run.
Forgiveness – The most beautiful thing a man can do is to forgive wrong. – Judaism
To forgive, to rise above, another tough one, but I do think when you forgive your own healing begins.
Judge Not, Lest Ye Be Judged – This principle is an expression of the underlying truth that mankind is one great family, and that we all spring from a common source.
One of Our Lords belters, whole books could be written on this commandment.
Be Slow to Anger – Anger clouds the mind in the very moments that clarity and objectivity are needed most. “He who holds back rising anger like a rolling chariot, him I call a real driver; others only hold the reins.” – Buddha
One I have learned with age
There is But One God / God is Love – Nature, Being, The Absolute. Whatever name man chooses, there is but one God. All people and all things are of one essence.
One God many names.
Follow the Spirit of the Scriptures, Not the Words – “Study the words, no doubt, but look behind them to the thought they indicate; And having found it, throw the words away, as chaff when you have sifted out the grain.” – Hinduism
For me this one is aimed at those stupid literal Christians, scripture is there to make you think not what to think.
Excellent link Rose, thank you.
Gonnagle.
