In
the beginning of each year, we like to draw on the great faith traditions for
wisdom on living the good life. The Tanenbaum
Center for Interreligious Understanding again offers us its list of resolutions
from diverse religions, beliefs and traditions.
SHARED VISIONS
To Live the Golden Rule
In everything do to others as you would have them do
to you; for this is the law and the prophets.
Christianity, Matthew 7:12
To Embrace Religious Differences
Consort with the followers of all religions in a
spirit of friendliness and fellowship.
The Bahá’í Faith, Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh,
Bishárát
To Act Virtuously
Cultivate virtue in yourself, And it will be true.
Taoism, Tao Te Ching chapter 54
To Respect the Earth
Ether, air, fire, water, earth, planets, all
creatures, directions, trees and plants, rivers and seas, they are all
organs of God’s body. Remembering this a devotee respects all species.
Hinduism, Srimad Bhagavatam (2.2.41)
To Treat the Stranger with Kindness
And a stranger shalt thou not wrong, neither shalt
thou oppress him; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.
Judaism, Exodus 22:20
To Challenge Fake News
I replied thus: I am Zoroaster, the staunch enemy of
liars and falsehood. I shall fight against liars as long as I have strength
and shall uphold truth and righteous people whole heartedly.
Zoroastrianism, Yasna 43 (Verse 8)
To Advocate for Justice
O you who have believed, be persistently standing
firm in justice, witnesses for Allah, even if it be against yourselves or
parents and relatives. Whether one is rich or poor, Allah is more worthy of
both. So follow not [personal] inclination, lest you not be just.
Islam, Sahih International 4:135
To Speak with Honesty and Compassion
Speak only that which will bring you honor.
Sikhism, Guru Nanak, Sri Guru Granth Sahib
To Practice Nonviolence
One is not called noble who harms living beings. By not
harming living beings one is called noble. Buddhism, Dhammapada
(Verse 270)
To Make Peace Possible
Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope.
Hope breeds peace.
Confucianism, Confucius
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