[SVass]

When he went to Hillel, he said to him, "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbor: that is the whole Torah; all the rest of it is commentary; go and learn."

Tsekung asked, "Is there one word that can serve as a principle of conduct for life?" Confucius replied, "It is the word shu--reciprocity: Do not do to others what you do not want them to do to you."

Hinduism. Mahabharata, Anusasana Parva 113.8 One should not behave towards others in a way which is disagreeable to oneself. This is the essence of morality. All other activities are due to selfish desire.

sam

[Stradlater]

In the end, both are important.

Matthew 7:12 is important for one to be an active member of society -- though, at times, strict following could leave to misunderstandings.

The ones you mention are important for keeping justice.

[xenu]

Think for yourself, and be nice to your mother.