Personal Freedom Corrodes the Golden Rule
“Here is a simple, rule-of-thumb guide for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you, then grab the initiative and do it for them . Add up God’s Law and Prophets and this is what you get." (Matthew 7:12, The Message) The behavior of one person has a dramatic impact on hundreds, if not thousands of lives. A single act, based on a simple belief, can elevate or devastate our neighbors. Perhaps this is why virtually every religion upholds a version of the Golden Rule like the ones listed below. Even outside of religious circles, the sentiment is universally accepted. Unfortunately, it is...