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In reply to the discussion: Whose Side Is God On? And How Will the Conflict and Tribulation End? [View all]SarahM32
(270 posts)The law of reciprocity is not quite like the scientific laws of physical science. As Ive already said, Newtons law of motion or energy which states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction is somewhat similar, because it can be about a reciprocal reaction. But it really is more expressed in the social and other sciences.
Reciprocity in the social science of psychology refers to responding to a positive action with another positive action, or conversely, responding to a negative action with another negative action or reaction. The term is also used in the science of archaeology, in the legal profession, and in other disciplines, especially in metaphysics and religious disciplines.
Also, its nothing new. Its been around since the oldest existing religion, Hinduism, was established. Thats why the Vedas are in Sanskrit, the oldest written language, and Hindus are taught that we should not do unto others anything that, which if it were done to us, would cause us pain.
Its just like the golden rule, and its about the law of reciprocity. And all the major religions teach it, in one way or another, not merely because its the right thing to do, but because as we treat others, we will be treated, and what we do will generally be done to us. What goes around comes around.
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