Most everybody has heard of the golden rule. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” This may sound like a nice idea but why should we treat others like we want to be treated?
The reason is two-fold, according to my understanding.
Everybody understands selfish love. I want this. I need that. Give me more. This is basic human nature. It's necessary to a degree. It helps us to preserve our bodies and take care of our basic necessities. But is that where it ends, with numero uno? Or is there something higher, more valuable, than selfish love?
