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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.

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.

Golden Rule Rapper Challenges Bullying


In this dynamic video, American Golden Rule rapper, DRU, challenges young people to “follow the Golden Rule and you’ll be cool.” Ideal for use in schools 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.

Young adults and the Golden Rule


Young adults of various religions who are affiliated with Interfaith Youth Core (Chicago, USA) comment on their experience of the Golden Rule.

Magic, Anti-bullying and the Golden Rule


This nine-minute video features the work of professional magician, Steffan Soule, who teaches antibullying and the Golden Rule using magic. Sponsored by The Golden Rule Project (Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.)

History of the Golden Rule


This lecture by Dr. Harry Gensler S.J. chronicles the history of the Golden Rule up to the year 1900. This is one of a set of 12 lectures by Gensler and is entitled The Golden Rule: A Moral Ideal for the World. The lectures examine the Golden Rule in four essential areas: history, applied ethics, personal practice and religion (including interfaith). While some of the content is geared to Christian audiences, this exploration of the Golden Rule can benefit people of all faiths. The lectures are available in three formats: Video DVD set, Audio CD set or Audio MP3. For more information including information about purchasing the entire set of 12 (including electronic study guide), click here: https://www.nowyouknowmedia.com/the-golden-rule-a-moral-ideal-for-the-world.html

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:

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