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The Phoenix, which rises from the chalice in the emblem of All Souls UUC, “is synonymous with rebirth or recovery, especially after calamity. Originally from the traditions of ancient Phoenicia, the Phoenix has a counterpart in many other cultures.”

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See also:

The Phoenix Bird by Hans Christian Andersen

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The "Declaration Toward a Global Ethic" from the Parliament of the World’s Religions (1993) proclaimed the Golden Rule (both in negative and positive form) as the common principle for many religions. The Initial Declaration was signed by 143 leaders from different faith traditions and spiritual communities.

1. Nationmaster.com: Global Ethic (http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Ethic-of-reciprocity, note 7)
2. Wikipedia: Towards a Global Ethic: An Initial Declaration (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Towards_a_Global_Ethic:_An_Initial_Declaration)
   

The Golden Rule is commonly expressed as

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

but it takes many forms in many faiths and cultures. For other variations, click on the symbols shown in The Phoenix Circle.