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To: angryoldfatman
Not really. Confucious’s version of the Golden Rule was negative...

Seems like a minor point to me. Being reciprocal, you should be able to turn the phrase either way. But it looks like the Hindus state it in the positive in the Hitopadesha. Since it looks like they got the heads up first, maybe you should convert.

28 posted on 12/10/2014 12:26:48 PM PST by Poison Pill
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To: Poison Pill

>> Seems like a minor point to me.

The priest and the Levite in the Good Samaritan parable were obeying the negative version.

The Samaritan was obeying the positive.

The difference made the parable what it was.

>> But it looks like the Hindus state it in the positive in the Hitopadesha. Since it looks like they got the heads up first, maybe you should convert.

I have no idea what the Hindu version is in whatever religious text that you mention. I don’t even know all of the numerous texts they have; I only know their scripture is voluminous.

I have no need to convert to Hinduism, but thanks for the invitation. Perhaps later on you can preach the wonders of Vishnu, Shiva, Kali, Lakshmi, Ganesh, or whatever other aspect of Brahma you happen to favor.


29 posted on 12/10/2014 1:02:49 PM PST by angryoldfatman
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