NOTE: I have been asked if I could keep the contest open for another 2 days... I will be judging Thursday or Friday. I hope that is OK with everyone -Thank you
We each have the ability to choose how we live our lives. Below I have listed several religions and their version of the Golden Rule. Don’t tell me about religion and all of its cracks and failures.
Tell me what you believe, or don’t believe, spiritually.
Christians Golden Rule – “In everything, do unto others, as you would have them do unto you; for this is the law of the Prophets.”
Judaism says “Whatever is hateful to you, do not do it to your neighbour. This is the whole Torah; all the rest is commentary.”
Sikhism follows the rule, which states; “I am a stranger to no one; and no one is a stranger to me. Indeed, I am a friend to all.”
In Taoism it is “Regard you neighbour’s gain as your gain, and your neighbour’s loss as your own loss.”
Confucianism believes that “One word which sums up the basis of all good conduct; is loving kindness. Do not do to others what would cause pain if done to you.”
Baha’i Faith says, “Lay not on any soul a load that you would not wish to be laid upon you and desire not for anyone the things you would not desire for yourself”
Jainism believes, “One should treat all creatures in the world as one would like to be treated.”
Another twist can be found in Native Spirituality, which lives by the rule that “We are all as much alive as we keep the earth.”
In Buddhism it is to “Treat not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful.”
While Hinduism finds “This is the sum of duty; do not do to others what would cause pain if done to you.”
And finally Islam’s Golden Rule: “Not one of you truly believes until you wish for others what you wish for yourself.”
Rules:
1. Respect each other – no nasty comments about someone else’s belief
2. No preaching
3. For my own interest, if you are willing to share, in your authors comments please let me know what religion you follow, if any! You won’t lose the contest if you don’t do this… honest!
4. Max 2 entries each
5. Prewrites are allowed, but only if they fit the subject - don't just throw something in for the sake of entering - you won't win!
That’s it! Go, Write, Be Great!!!
We each have the ability to choose how we live our lives. Below I have listed several religions and their version of the Golden Rule. Don’t tell me about religion and all of its cracks and failures.
Tell me what you believe, or don’t believe, spiritually.
Christians Golden Rule – “In everything, do unto others, as you would have them do unto you; for this is the law of the Prophets.”
Judaism says “Whatever is hateful to you, do not do it to your neighbour. This is the whole Torah; all the rest is commentary.”
Sikhism follows the rule, which states; “I am a stranger to no one; and no one is a stranger to me. Indeed, I am a friend to all.”
In Taoism it is “Regard you neighbour’s gain as your gain, and your neighbour’s loss as your own loss.”
Confucianism believes that “One word which sums up the basis of all good conduct; is loving kindness. Do not do to others what would cause pain if done to you.”
Baha’i Faith says, “Lay not on any soul a load that you would not wish to be laid upon you and desire not for anyone the things you would not desire for yourself”
Jainism believes, “One should treat all creatures in the world as one would like to be treated.”
Another twist can be found in Native Spirituality, which lives by the rule that “We are all as much alive as we keep the earth.”
In Buddhism it is to “Treat not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful.”
While Hinduism finds “This is the sum of duty; do not do to others what would cause pain if done to you.”
And finally Islam’s Golden Rule: “Not one of you truly believes until you wish for others what you wish for yourself.”
Rules:
1. Respect each other – no nasty comments about someone else’s belief
2. No preaching
3. For my own interest, if you are willing to share, in your authors comments please let me know what religion you follow, if any! You won’t lose the contest if you don’t do this… honest!
4. Max 2 entries each
5. Prewrites are allowed, but only if they fit the subject - don't just throw something in for the sake of entering - you won't win!
That’s it! Go, Write, Be Great!!!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on May 16, 2004
- Rewards: Gold: 500
- Final notes: You made this AMAZINGLY hard to judge!!! Faith, spirituality or lack there of is such a personal matter that I wish to thank each and every one of you who shared a little piece of yourself with all of us. Please take the time to visit as many of these fantastic works as possible.
I'd especially like to applaud the following honourable mentions:
Dr. S. and the Theologizers by silica
I believe .... by lilsunflower001
The Labrynth by Borealis
We As People by mridontevnknowu
God Of All These Mysteries by D P Robertson
May each of you find some measure of peace and happiness.
blessings
mystic voiceEntries [30]
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We dare not fence the spirit• Commented on by judge.
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Touched by blazing cold fire; I felt the ethereal grasp of his vast love sweep across my whithered soul. Embattled tears drawn from world weary eyes, my vision• Commented on by judge.
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this is a poem about how i feel like when my God is testing me by seeming that he is gone. i am a christian and will not hide my love for him. He is my God.by trooperscooper 25 lines, 9 comments, on Dec 20 1:10 PM 2003. In Spiritual• Commented on by judge.
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This is how you feel when you accept the Lord.by trooperscooper 15 lines, 4 comments, on Dec 20 4:20 PM 2003. In Spiritual• Commented on by judge.
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I remember the night like is was yesterday
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This is not about me. I wrote it to tell those who do do wrong that my God(and hopefully yours) still love you. He loves all of us. I am very sorry if this p• Commented on by judge.
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The day is warm,
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From the first breath I took in this Labyrinth of life,
I knew You were the reason I was born.• Commented on by judge. -
I shall never see my God,
His face propitious, shining.• Commented on by judge. -
We’re standing to deliver,
whether Truth or outright Lie• Commented on by judge. -
We are all alive,
And so is our Earth.by Ice-babe54 17 lines, 3 comments, on Apr 28 12:55 PM 2004. In Nature• Commented on by judge. -
there is no god
like my godby DeAtH bY sUiCiDe 14 lines, 2 comments, on Apr 29 3:14 PM 2004. In Spiritual• Commented on by judge. -
I do not do it for brownie points,• Commented on by judge.
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We're not the same, you and I;
when you will laugh, I may cry,• Commented on by judge. -
You walk around all day
Seeing the world in all of it's gloryby Tearin u down 49 lines, 4 comments, on May 1 10:47 PM 2004. In Society• Commented on by judge. -
I believe in God
I believe in the Lordby LuminousKiss 27 lines, 2 comments, on May 2 11:37 AM 2004. In Spiritual• Commented on by judge. -
My God is the answer that is still yet to be proven
The reason for my being and the reason I keep moving• Commented on by judge. -
for a contest on spirituality• Commented on by judge.
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for we as people
have not followed the rules• Commented on by judge. -
How hard is it for us to see?
What you believe isn't that different than me.• Commented on by judge. -
I am a Catholic girl
Who is supposed to be sweet and innocent• Commented on by judge. -
Spiritually I believe
in whisky, vodka and Brandyby Homer J Simpson 5 lines, 3 comments, on May 5 1:03 PM 2004. In Spiritual• Commented on by judge. -
I BELIEVE ...
I BELIEVE in my ability to weave threads of reality into my fantasy, that, at my fancy, is shaped and molded into things like I foretold it.by lilsunflower001 37 lines, 2 comments, on May 5 9:44 PM 2004. In Spiritual• Commented on by judge.
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Wow you really been studying to know what all those religions says about the Golden Rule...
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interesting on how everysingle religion has basically the same golden rule, it really must be important
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interesting contest...good luck with entries...freda
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Personally, I think all the tenets have made the same basic mistake. You can't assume that other people react the same to things as you would - I love chocolate, but a diabetic wouldn't necessarily thank me for buying them it! You have to accept that others are not the same as you are before you can consider what they would want you to do for them. That's just my opinion, though.
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this is a good contest...although i feel really sorry for you because you have to judge them all....theres alot of them...good luck!!! *Much Love, Rachel* *slowly dieing without your help, I reach for your hand and you pull it away*
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Alright... I'm getting there. I'm going to be commenting on each entry and I hope to have this judged by Tuesday night. Sorry, got behind on the weekend, I was finishing putting down my new flooring.... Thank you to all who entered!
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WHO WON?
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Oh my, thank you so much for the Gold. I am so pleased that you liked my poem. I am surprised that I managed to last through such terrific competition here! Thank you so very much. Best of wishes... ~genielassie~
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Thank you for the silver cup. Only verse could hope to capture the experiance of the first time I heard the voice of the Holy Spirit. I am so touched that it translated to others.
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