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You claimed that the law of reciprocity (do no harm) “just so happens to be nearly universal in adoption, thanks to Christianity.”

Proof was provided that reciprocity predates Christianity.

In response you claim that I am arguing that reciprocity is not found in religion. I never argued that and I cited examples of ancient religions to make my original point.

If you are going to make a case that the inclusion of “love your neighbor” is some kind of newer refinement of a preexisting golden rule cross cultural standard, you can certainly argue that. Even if that is the case, you would also have to go a further step and justify why other humans are entitled to one’s love. While reciprocity is commonly held moral axiom, the command to love your neighbor as yourself is far less universally adopted.

I don’t consider these things connected. Love your neighbor seems to be more concerned with attitude. Do unto others seems more concerned with actions.

Empathy is the foundation to the rule of reciprocity. We can find similar reciprocation in chimps, our closest surviving evolutionary ancestors. That is non-religious, cold scientific reasoning. Engage with the scientific development in neuroscience as it relates to this if you want to have a good dialogue.

No values are completely universal. As I understand it, humans have socially evolved to hold to in group and out group distinctions. The rule of reciprocity is fundamental to in group social cohesion and predates Christianity as demonstrated below. Your claims are not substantiated by history and are religious dogma.

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