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> Christianity didn't invent "Treat others as you want to be treated" or "Everyone is worthwhile". That's a theological claim. "Love your neighbor as yourself"
by humanrebar 8y ago
> Christianity didn't invent "Treat others as you want to be treated" or "Everyone is worthwhile".
That's a theological claim. "Love your neighbor as yourself" is in Leviticus 19:18. In context, those are words spoken by God to His people. Presumably, at least in Judeo-Christian philosophy, God is the originator of that line of thinking.
But, sure, the golden rule is a good idea. Who says it's unique to Christians? I don't see why Fred Rogers being a Christian and a teacher at the same time is the same as condemning non-Christians as amoral.