My Thanksgiving post about Norman Rockwell’s Four Freedoms has proven very popular. Here is The Golden Rule, another of his political paintings.
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3.8.09 / 4am
This masterpiece shows the artist with a great segment of humanity. He not only showed appreciation for the great variety of people God created, he respects the words of Jesus that call us to kind, truthful, respectful, and loving. These words of Jesus were also near words of warning He gave to those who would quickly judge others. The Gospel is all about bringing reconciliation to lost humanity. Differences are a challenge, but they can lead us to learn more about what may indeed unite us.
Our creator is also a redeemer, and Has come to show us a way, a truth, and a life that is for all people.
10.1.09 / 4pm
all races face the white girl, for it is she who will determine the face of the next generation.
and what is the “golden rule”? he who holds the gold, makes the rules? who is holding the gold? der juden?
10.1.09 / 5pm
“The Golden Rule” refers to the text written on the painting, otherwise known as the ethic of reciprocity, to treat others as you would like to be treated.
I don’t see anyone holding gold in the painting. There is a boy in a blue necklace holding a metal bowl, but it looks to me like it’s made of brass.
I can’t tell if your comments are sincere or satirical, but I don’t think they have much to do with this painting, which seems to me to be extremely straightforward.
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