Golden Rule Videos

Table of Contents

• Golden Rule Movie Featuring Youth
• An Introduction to the Golden Rule
• Children from Many Religions Recite Golden Rule Texts
• The Golden Rule and Interfaith Dialogue
• Karen Armstrong, the Golden Rule, and Compassion
• Thirteen Golden Rules as Spoken by Youth
• Children comment on the Golden Rule (Part One): If everyone practised the Golden Rule…
• Children comment on the Golden Rule (Part Two): What is the Golden Rule
• Children comment on the Golden Rule (Part Three): Experiencing the Golden Rule
• The Golden Rule for Children (ages 3 to 7)

Golden Rule Movie Featuring Youth

This video, entitled "Animating the Golden Rule", features students in three Toronto high schools embodying golden rule values by way of skits, artwork, interviews, music, dance & rap. The film eloquently demonstrates how character education can be engendered in young people using play, creativity and the arts. This 23-minute movie is very useful for teachers and youth leaders because of its themes of youth, global citizenship, multiculturalism, ethics, diversity and the arts.

An Introduction to the Golden Rule

In this 12-minute video, Golden Rule activist, Paul McKenna, outlines the basic tenets of the Golden Rule and its application in our modern world. The film also comments on the visual and symbolic features of the Scarboro Missions Golden Rule poster which has achieved international renown as an educational and interfaith resource. Ideal for classrooms, youth groups and adult audiences.

Children from Many Religions Recite Golden Rule Texts

In this short video, children from many religions recite the Golden Rule as found in their various faith groups. Excellent resource for classrooms and youth groups.

The Golden Rule and Interfaith Dialogue

This 7-minute video features Scarboro Missions’ effort to utilize the Golden Rule as a tool for interfaith dialogue and education. The video presentation also focuses on Scarboro's ground-breaking Golden Rule workshops for high school students.

Karen Armstrong, the Golden Rule, and Compassion

This brief video features internationally renowned religious scholar, Karen Armstrong, along with other commentators. They argue that the only solution to the pain of our divided and conflicted world is the practice of compassion – the Golden Rule.

Thirteen Golden Rules as Spoken by Youth

In this brief video, high school students recite Golden Rule texts from 13 religions. These young people are participants in Scarboro Missions World Religions workshops which include a focus on the universality of the Golden Rule. This is an ideal resource for classrooms and youth groups.

Children comment on the Golden Rule (Part One): If everyone practised the Golden Rule…

In this video, Canadian children aged 6 to 8 offer very articulate responses to the question, “What would the world be like if everyone practised the Golden Rule?" Teachers and educators will find this to be a valuable resource for use in the classroom and for workshops on inclusion and anti-bullying. Produced by the Children’s Charter for Compassion.

Children comment on the Golden Rule (Part Two): What is the Golden Rule

In this video, Canadian children aged 6 to 8 offer very articulate responses to the question, “What is the Golden Rule?” Teachers and educators will find this to be a valuable resource for use in the classroom and for workshops on inclusion and anti-bullying. Produced by the Children’s Charter for Compassion.

Children comment on the Golden Rule (Part Three): Experiencing the Golden Rule

In this video, Canadian children aged 6 to 8 offer very articulate responses to the question, “When have you experienced the Golden Rule?” Teachers and educators will find this to be a valuable resource for use in the classroom and for workshops on inclusion and anti-bullying. Produced by the Children’s Charter for Compassion.

The Golden Rule for Children (ages 3 to 7)

This short video for children from age 3 to 7 explains the Golden Rule in simple and straightforward terms. It allows children to grasp the meaning of the Golden Rule in terms of their own life-experiences. The video also provides concrete examples of how children can live the Golden Rule. An added feature is that the written text in the video is highlighted, which helps children who are learning to read. To view, click here:
http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Video.aspx?VideoID=34444&CategoryID=3126

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