[exmarine]

Okay, I will take your word for it that these pre-date Christ. Even so, that in no way discredits Christianity. To say it does is a logical fallacy. Just because some ideas that agree with Christian teachings were around before Christ in no way proves that Christianity is wrong. This would be a false conclusion.

[js1138]

I have no interest in discrediting Christianity. I have the greatest respect for the life, the example, and the message of Jesus. I do not personally expect a bonus check at the end of the day, but if I am wrong, I know that my sin of skepticism will be forgiven, just as other great sins are forgiven.

[viaveritasvita]

"Okay, I will take your word for it that these pre-date Christ."

Could be a huge mistake if the person whose word your taking is a secular humanist, new ager, agnostic, etc. See the Pentatouch (sp?) -- the first five books of the Old Testament, the Law, predate most all recorded history.

[Condorman]

exmarine, Post 4154
The golden rule does not exist in all societies. It is strictly Christian.

js1138, post 4163:
"Try your best to treat others as you would wish to be treated yourself, and you will find that this is the shortest way to benevolence."
Confucianism. Mencius VII.A.4

"A man should wander about treating all creatures as he himself would be treated. "
Jainism. Sutrakritanga 1.11.33

exmarine, post 4166:
Okay, I will take your word for it that these pre-date Christ. Even so, that in no way discredits Christianity. To say it does is a logical fallacy. Just because some ideas that agree with Christian teachings were around before Christ in no way proves that Christianity is wrong. This would be a false conclusion.

No one attempted to discredit Christianity. These were posted in support of the idea that the Golden Rule is not strictly Christian. Are you having problems remembering your positions from post to post?