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Those Eight Little Words: The Golden Rule In the Witches Creed, or the Wiccan Rede, we have all become familiar with those eight little words; …If it harms none, do what you will. ... or "Do what you will, so long as it harms none." These words are not unique, many have heard them before in The Golden Rule. The Golden Rule is the cornerstone of religious understanding. It is the most complete expression of the Oneness of all people, serving as the foundation for peace and universal goodwill on earth. The Golden Rule is expressed almost word for word in every religion. So fundamental is it to all religious thought that the founders and enlightened teachers of every religion have commented on it directly. Jesus referred to the Golden Rule as “the law and the prophets.” Mohammed described it as “ the noblest expression of religion.” Rabbi Hillel stated in the Jewish Talmud that the Golden Rule is “ the whole of the Torah and the remainder is but commentary.” Vyasa, the enlightened Hindu sage, called it “ the sum of all true righteousness.” Similarly, Buddha referred to it as “ the sum of all righteousness.” And Confucius, the great Chinese master, deemed it “ the one principle upon which one’s whole life may proceed.” Many people are taught from childhood that living the Golden Rule is an ideal, without emphasizing the practical benefits. When people look upon others as extensions of themselves, all obstacles to fulfillment are removed – both for individuals and society. When the goals of every individual are supported by the activities of every other person, the world has the possibility to flourish in peace and prosperity. For this reason, the Golden Rule should not be thought of as a vague ideal. It is a practical principle that embodies the deepest aspirations of humanity. It serves as the basis for all that is positive and lasting in human life. The Golden Rules Do unto others as you would have them do unto you, for this is the law and the prophets. ~Christianity What is hurtful to yourself do not to your fellow man. That is the whole of the Torah and the remainder is but commentary. ~Judaism Do unto all men as you would they should unto you, and reject for others what you would reject for yourself. ~Islam Hurt not others with that which pains yourself. ~Buddhism Tzu Kung asked: “ Is there any one principle upon which one’s whole life may proceed?” Confucius replied: “Is not Reciprocity such a principle? – what you do not yourself desire, do not put before others.” ~Confucianism This is the sum of all true righteousness— Treat others, as thou wouldst thyself be treated. Do nothing to thy neighbor, which hereafter Thou wouldst not have thy neighbor do to thee. ~Hinduism Treat others as thou wouldst be treated thyself. ~Sikhism A man should wander about treating all creatures as he himself would be treated. ~Jainism Regard your neighbor’s gain as your own gain; and regard your neighbor’s loss as your own loss, even as though you were in their place. ~Taoism Ascribe not to any soul that which thou wouldst not have ascribed to thee. ~Bahai And.....Do What Thou Wilt shall be the challenge, So be it in love that harms none, For this is the only commandment, By magic of old, be it done! Eight words the Witches Creed fulfill: If It Harms None, Do What Thou Will! ~The Witches Creed
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