Virtually every civilization and faith tradition in the history of the world has espoused some form of “The Golden Rule,” a belief that all human beings should treat each other with care and respect. Tuesday, September 11 (the eleventh anniversary of 9/11) seems an appropriate and constructive time to contemplate the universal value of The Golden Rule.
We invite everyone to follow @ICNY on Twitter and join us in reflecting on The Golden Rule, and share your thoughts on how we can all better exercise this tenet in our daily lives. The event will start at 12:00 am New York City time on Tuesday, September 11, as ICNY begins to tweet the world history of The Golden Rule on Twitter, and continues for 24 hours, as we broadcast excerpts from the earliest written references from ancient Babylon, China and Egypt, the philosophical writings of Greece, Rome and India, and messages from founders of the world’s religions, large and small.
Throughout the day we will also be engaged in conversation about The Golden Rule. Were you taught The Golden Rule as a child? Does it have any meaning for you today? How can we all exercise The Golden Rule in the city of New York, and around the world? Please join us on Twitter anytime during 9/11, and add your voice to the conversation.
