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SOME INTERESTING SIMILARITIES
It may surprise some Baptists to discover the words of Jesus in Matthew 22v39 echoed in the sacred writings and traditions of other world religions.
These similarities occur across a wide range of religious traditions, all of which are present in the UK. Any Christian alert to such facts will wish to take these seriously and careful exploration of them is essential for sensitive Christian witness and service in multi-faith Britain.
Exploring similarity does not rule out our acknowledging our differences but it does underline our shared human experience and our Christian conviction that all are made in the image of God.
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CHRISTIANITY
Whatever you wish that men should do to you, do so to them, for this is the law and the prophets.
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JUDAISM
What is hateful to you, do not to your fellow men. This is the entire Law; all the rest is commentary.
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ISLAM
No one of you is a believer until he desires for his brother that which he desire for himself.
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HINDUISM
This is the sum of duty; do naught unto others what you would not have them do unto you.
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BUDDHISM
Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful.
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SIKHISM
As you dream yourself, so dream others. Then you shall become a partner in heaven.
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JAINISM
A man of religion should treat all beings as he himself would be treated.
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TAOISM
Regard your neighbour's gain as your own gain, and you neighbour's loss as your own loss.
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CONFUCIANISM
Surely it is a maxim of loving-kindness. Do not to others that which you would not have them do to you.
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BAHA'I
Regard not that which benefits yourself, but hold on to that which benefits mankind.
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