Golden Rule.” Prod. Funk & Wagnalls. Funk & Wagnalls, 2005 ......credited to the Buddha. “One God.” Religions of the World: A Comparison of Religious Thought. Prod. Delphi. Delphi,

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The Golden Rule Document-Based Investigation

“The Golden Rule,” as defined in a Funk & Wagnalls encyclopedia article:

precept of altruistic behavior, that is, that people should do to others as they would have others do to them.

Golden Rule.” Prod. Funk & Wagnalls. Funk & Wagnalls, 2005. Discovery Education. Web. Investigation Questions: How is the Golden Rule different and similar in Islam, Christianity, and Buddhism? Why is it considered important enough to be a basic principle of each of these religions?

• Imagine you are writing a speech to give to a multinational organization, such as the United Nations, where people from many different countries and religions work to maintain peace in the world. Your speech should describe how the Golden Rule is presented in Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity and explain how its teachings can be used to promote peace in the world.



Sayings Showing Interpretations of “The Golden Rule” from Different Faiths Islam: Not one of you truly believes until you wish for others what you wish for yourself.

—–A Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad Note: A hadith is a saying of Muhammad. It is occasionally an account of something he did, as well. “The Spirit in Daily Life.” Religions of the World: A Comparison of Religious Thought. Prod. Delphi. Delphi, 2002. Discovery

Education. Web. Christianity: So whatever you wish men to do to you, do yourselves to them; for this is the law and the prophets. —Matthew, 7:12 Note: Matthew was of the 12 apostles of Jesus. The Gospel of Matthew, which includes this verse (or saying), is the first book of the New Testament in the Holy Bible. “The New Testament.” The Holy Bible. Translated by Charles Kingsley Williams. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1963. Hathitrust. Web. Buddhism: Treat nobody in ways that you would find hurtful. —Udana-Varga, 5:18 Note: The Udana-Varga is a collection of Buddhist sayings, or verses, that have been credited to the Buddha. “One God.” Religions of the World: A Comparison of Religious Thought. Prod. Delphi. Delphi, 2002. Discovery Education. Web.



Video Segment: “Religions: Similarities and Differences in Belief Systems,” from Respecting Beliefs: Muslims, Christians, Jews, and Others This video segment discusses the ways religions are different and similar, including their belief in the Golden Rule.



Video Segment: “Religion in Life,” from Religions of the World: A Comparison of Religious Thought This video segment provides various interpretations from people who belong to different religions on the importance of faith and religion, including situations in everyday life in which the Golden Rule can be applied..



Islamic Scriptures from The Koran “The Story” “Be good to others as Allah has been good to you, and do not strive for evil in the land, for Allah does not love the evil-doers. …Let the rich and honourable among you not swear to withhold their gifts from their kindred, the poor, and those who have fled their homes for the cause of Allah. Rather let them pardon and forgive. Do you not wish Allah to forgive you? He is forgiving and merciful. …Give orphans the property which belongs to them. Do not exchange their valuables for worthless things or cheat them of their possessions; for this would surely be a great sin.” The Koran. Translated by N.J Dawood. 3rd revised ed. Baltimore: Penguin Books, 1968. Hathitrust. Web. Christian Scriptures from The Holy Bible “The Old Testament” Leviticus 19:17-18 Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt surely rebuke thy neighbour, and not bear sin because of him. (18) Thou shalt not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the Lord. “The Old Testament.” The Holy Bible. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell and Co., 1884. Hathitrust. Web.

“The New Testament” Luke 6:29-31 29 If a man strikes you on the one cheek, offer him the other also. If a man takes your cloak from you, do not refuse him your shirt as well. 30 Give to everyone that asks of you. And if a man takes away your goods, do not ask them back. 31 Do to others as you would have them do to you. “The New Testament.” The Holy Bible. Translated by Charles Kingsley Williams. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1963. Hathitrust. Web.



Buddhist Scriptures The Dhammapada 129. All men tremble at punishment, all men fear death; remember that you are like unto them, and do not kill, nor cause slaughter. 130. All men tremble at punishment, all men love life; remember that thou art like unto them, and do not kill, nor cause slaughter. 131. He who seeking his own happiness punishes or kills beings who also long for happiness, will not find happiness after death. 132. He who seeking his own happiness does not punish or kill beings who also long for happiness, will find happiness after death. The Dhammapada Translated by F. Max Müller. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1881. Hathitrust. Web. The Udāna And the Blessed One, in this connection, on that occasion, breathed forth this solemn utterance: — "As a man traversing the whole earth, Finds not anywhere an object more loveable than himself; Therefore, since the self is so universally loved by all, The man who loves himself so much, Should do no injury to others." The Udāna, Or The Solemn Utterances of the Buddha. Translated by D. M. Strong. London: Luzac & Co., 1902. Hathitrust. Web. The Iti-Vuttaka He that killeth not, and causeth not to kill* Who doth not injure, and who causeth not to injure Hath the friendship of all creatures; There is no wrath at him for any cause.' Sayings of Buddha, the Iti-Vuttaka: a Pali Work of the Buddhist Canon for the First Time Translated. Translated by Justin H.

Moore. New York: The Columbia University Press, 1908. Hathitrust. Web.



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Putting It All Together

Investigation Questions: How is the Golden Rule different and similar in Islam, Christianity, and Buddhism? Why is it considered important enough to be a basic principle of each of these religions?

Use the space below to respond directly to the focus questions. FIRST SUPPORTING POINT: Which sources demonstrate this point? How does the evidence support this point? SECOND SUPPORTING POINT: Which sources demonstrate this point? How does the evidence support this point?



THIRD SUPPORTING POINT: Which sources demonstrate this point? How does the evidence support this point? COUNTERPOINTS What will people who disagree with your position argue? Why is your argument more convincing?



Scoring Rubric

EXEMPLARY An exemplary response reveals comprehensive understanding of the content. The speech: -provides a plausible, clear, and thorough comparison of how the Golden Rule is presented in Islam, Christianity, and Buddhism -takes a clear position on how the Golden Rule can be used to promote world peace -provides relevant, insightful, and complete justification of the positions taken supported by evidence from the sources -contains no misconceptions or content errors

PROFICIENT A proficient response reveals some understanding of the content. The speech: -provides a plausible and clear comparison of how the Golden Rule is presented in Islam, Christianity, and Buddhism -takes a generally clear position on how the Golden Rule can be used to promote world peace -provides relevant and accurate justification of the positions taken -contains few misconceptions or content errors

BASIC A basic response reveals knowledge of the content. The speech: -provides a basic comparison of how the Golden Rule is presented in Islam, Christianity, and Buddhism -takes a somewhat clear position on how the Golden Rule can be used to promote world peace -provides some relevant justification of the positions taken -contains minimal interfering misconceptions or content errors

UNSATISFACTORY An unsatisfactory response reveals minimal knowledge of the content. The speech: -fails to provide a plausible and clear comparison of how the Golden Rule is presented in Islam, Christianity, and Buddhism -features an incomplete or unclear position on how the Golden Rule can be used to promote world peace -contains significant misconceptions or content errors

NO RESPONSE/IRRELEVANT RESPONSE The student has provided a completely incorrect or irrelevant response or has not responded at all.

Documents

Golden Rule.” Prod. Funk & Wagnalls. Funk & Wagnalls, 2005 ......credited to the Buddha. “One God.” Religions of the World: A Comparison of Religious Thought. Prod. Delphi. Delphi,