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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Richard Marchetti writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, James Brown writes:
> > Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
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> I have a problem with this form of the Golden Rule -- it's in the form of an
> exhortation to some kind of action. I prefer "Do not unto others as you
> would have others not do unto you." Point being: I want to be left alone.
Same philosophy, different expression. Your version has the same inherent
flaw: I do not want others to leave me alone, therefore I will not leave
others alone. ;p
Just about any pat rendering of morality or social expression will have a
flaw like this; the basic Wiccan dilemma is what if there is harm no matter
what action is taken?
James
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| (...) Can you come up with an example that isn't wildly contrived or overly concerned with the fate of bacteria or ants? -- Hop-Frog (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) I have a problem with this form of the Golden Rule -- it's in the form of an exhortation to some kind of action. I prefer "Do not unto others as you would have others not do unto you." Point being: I want to be left alone. The form you have (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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