That's a good list, I would say - mainly acceptable to religious and secular. As with Karen, though, I'm unsure about the 'forgiveness' part; not because I disagree with the aim, but IMO it's too close to telling someone how they should think, without any corresponding gain.
One other point which I think has been raised before... an absolute requirement for truth may not be ideal. Should you tell a depressed wife that her husband hates her, or their insecure child that its parents are likely to be divorcing - even if you 'know' it to be the truth? I'd prefer to see it phrased more as
'Tell no harmful lie.' or similar...
Of course, if you want the briefest list of all, which IMO would probably fit Solon's refuge, well -
Do as you would be done by.
I can't think how that could be improved, if obeyed. The insane, or devotedly criminal, will not follow laws or precepts however crafted anyway. |
