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The Golden Rule

Do not do to others what you would not want done to you — this principle appears in nearly identical form across every major world religion. Often called the Golden Rule, it is among the most striking instances of moral convergence across otherwise very different traditions, suggesting a shared intuition about the foundations of ethical life.

Across the World's Religions

Christianity
Practice
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
Key Text
Matthew 7:12; Luke 6:31
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Islam
Practice
Wish for your brother what you wish for yourself
Key Text
Quran 83:1-3; Hadith of Nawawi (13)
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Judaism
Practice
Love your neighbor as yourself (hillel's core)
Key Text
Leviticus 19:18; Talmud Shabbat 31a
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Hinduism
Practice
Treat others as you wish to be treated
Key Text
Mahabharata 13.114.8; Padma Purana
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Buddhism
Practice
Do not hurt others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful
Key Text
Dhammapada 129-130; Udanavarga 5.18
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