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To: koan who wrote (251546)	5/30/2014 8:22:20 PM
From: Wharf Rat	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 542152

the greatest have the platinum rule

To: koan who wrote (251546)	5/30/2014 10:30:47 PM
From: Katelew	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 542152

We may actually be talking past each other and there's no good reason for that to happen. You're correct as to the historical figures you refer to such as Plato, Confucius and Budha. Research would likely turn up an even longer list, possible even going back thru Egyptian and Norse mythological divinities. In my mind, though, I consider all of them as being within the realm of 'religious' thinkers. In other words, I'm not limiting myself to the recent religions of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, i.e. what are considered modern religions. (Hinduism is considered both ancient and modern.) Plato, Confucius and Budha are all in my mind "religious figures" because they wrote about spirit worlds, divinities (now considered pagan), and philosophies of behavior. Aren't all religions simply codified rules of behavior intertwined with assumed divine spiritual (non-corporeal) entities?