I’m not arguing against the golden rule, it’s a Christian rule also. And it’s taken as an absolute truth, not conditional. Absolute truths are not problematic in religious spheres.
What I am looking at is how it is derived for you.
Yes, but my point was that when it comes to morality, it's the only tool required. No extra baggage.
What I am looking at is how it is derived for you.
How did Confucius "derive" it? Or did he just see it?