Unified Ethical Principles: How we basically all believe the same thing

 I have to admit that I don't know much about what a majority of people on Earth believe, so I decided to ask ChatGPT to summarize for me. I used two prompts. The first one was to come up with a unified set of principles. The second one is a table of principles for each belief system.

Can you combine the ethical principles from all of the major religions and philosophies into one unified whole and describe in a religious sounding text?

In the tapestry of human spirituality, a harmonious symphony of ethical principles emerges, woven by the threads of diverse faiths and philosophies. In this unified whole, we find a sacred covenant, a moral compass that guides humanity toward righteousness, compassion, and the pursuit of the common good.

Moral Guidelines: Our collective wisdom imparts the virtues of love, forgiveness, honesty, kindness, and justice. These are the pillars upon which we build our moral edifice, nurturing the soul's growth toward enlightenment and divine grace.

Family Values: We sanctify the bonds of family, for they are the cornerstone of society. In our embrace of family values, we commit to fostering love, care, and unity among our kin, recognizing the sacredness of the familial ties that bind us.

Social Justice: We are called to champion the cause of social justice, extending a helping hand to the less fortunate and advocating for fairness and equity. It is in our commitment to compassion and empathy that we strive to create a just and inclusive world.

Accountability: We acknowledge the profound accountability that rests upon our shoulders, whether to a divine presence or the moral conscience within. Each action carries consequences, and we are entrusted with the responsibility to act with wisdom, integrity, and awareness.

Non-Violence: As one, we abhor violence and champion peace. The principle of non-violence, woven into the very fabric of our collective ethos, guides our actions toward harmony and the preservation of life in all its forms.

Compassion: Compassion flows through our veins as the lifeblood of our shared humanity. It is in compassion that we recognize the intrinsic worth of every being, and in our acts of kindness, we express our divine connection.

Humility: Humility is the cloak we wear on our path toward enlightenment. In its folds, we find the strength to acknowledge our limitations, embrace selflessness, and approach life's mysteries with reverence and awe.

This unified ethical tapestry, woven from the wisdom of our diverse faiths and philosophies, beckons us to live lives of purpose and virtue. It calls us to transcend our differences and stand together in the pursuit of a world suffused with love, justice, and compassion. In this sacred covenant, we find not division, but the unifying thread of our shared humanity, leading us toward the radiant dawn of a more ethical and harmonious world.

Can you create a table showing in which ways the major religions and philosophies are similar regarding ethical principles?

Ethical Principles	Christianity	Islam	Hinduism	Buddhism	Judaism	Sikhism	Confucianism	Humanism
Moral Guidelines	Love, forgiveness, honesty	Honesty, kindness, justice	Dharma (duty), karma, ahimsa	Five Precepts (e.g., non-violence)	Moral laws, righteousness	Truth, compassion, equality	Filial piety, benevolence, propriety	Human dignity, reason, empathy
Family Values	Sanctity of marriage, nurturing family relationships	Family values, care for relatives	Family as part of dharma	Emphasis on compassion for all beings	Strong emphasis on family	Family bonds, respect	Emphasis on family harmony	Emphasis on community and empathy
Social Justice	Focus on helping the less fortunate, social justice	Obligatory charity (Zakat), avoidance of injustice	Advocacy for social justice	Promotes compassion and empathy	Concern for the disadvantaged	Advocacy for social justice	Promotes social harmony	Emphasis on human rights and equality
Accountability	Belief in judgment and accountability before God	Accountability for deeds and intentions	Accountability for karma	Emphasis on self-awareness	Belief in divine judgment	Accountability for actions	Emphasis on personal responsibility	Personal responsibility and ethics
Non-Violence	Emphasis on "turning the other cheek"	Strong emphasis on peace and avoidance of violence	Ahimsa (non-violence)	Primary principle is non-violence	Prohibitions against violence	Strong emphasis on non-violence	Emphasis on peace and harmony	Rejection of violence and harm
Compassion	Encourages followers to show compassion	Promotes compassion and mercy	Compassion for all beings	Central principle is compassion	Emphasis on loving-kindness	Promotes compassion and empathy	Promotes benevolence and compassion	Emphasis on empathy and altruism
Humility	Encouragement of humility and meekness	Encourages humility in prayer and daily life	Humility is a virtue	Humility and selflessness encouraged	Emphasis on humility	Emphasis on humility	Emphasis on modesty and humility	Emphasis on humility and self-awareness