[James C. Bennett]

I’m not arguing against the golden rule, it’s a Christian rule also.

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?

[D-fendr]

I appreciate the simplicity too. I think you could make just fine moral decisions as a Christian with it. But I acknowledge do unto others as a non-conditional or absolute or transcendent truth. You just see that its true.

How did Confucius "derive" it? Or did he just see it?

I think you would not believe something because Confucius says so. Do you just see it?