Obama’s Proclamation Includes Golden Rule
Posted By David on May 7, 2009
As we observe this day of prayer, we remember the one law that binds all great religions together: the Golden Rule, and its call to love one another; to understand one another; and to treat with dignity and respect those with whom we share a brief moment on this Earth. - excerpt from May 7, 2009 National Day of Prayer Proclamation by US President Barack Obama
You can read the full text of the proclamation here.
There’s also an interesting comparison between Obama’s proclamation and the one written by Abraham Lincoln in 1863 at cnsnews.com
View the official photo at Flickr
How can President Obama continue to misquote and abuse the Golden Rule without an outcry? The Golden Rule is not about "loving one another" but rather "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you." (Matthew 7:12) Furthermore, Christ did not come to bring peace but a sword, for the dividing of the heart. (Matthew 10:34, Hebrews 4:12 and Revelations 1:16) Yes, we all should love one another but realize there is no lasting peace apart from the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ.
Hi Bosan.
In the interests of discussion I've allowed your comment, although I think it belongs more properly over on my Life and Faith blog at http://seemslikegod.org/lifeandfaith, GRR is interfaith in nature. However, I wanted to respond to your post.
The Golden Rule is indeed about "loving one another" since, as Christian scriptures have it, it directly flows from that "greatest" commandment. It is the guideline, in fact, on how we are to accomplish loving one another.
If you'd like to discuss your other points. I've added a post on Life and Faith
titled "I Bring a Sword?" You can find it here –
http://seemslikegod.org/lifeandfaith/archives/i-b...
Thanks for your interest and participation.
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