Originally posted by: Joemonkey
Well, I really don't believe in any sort of biblical god type character, but I believe in things like karma and the golden rule
		
		
	 
Concepts like Karma and Golden Rule are not actually mystical or supernatural.  Neither is "You reap what you sow" (which is the Judeo-Christian verson of karma).
There is, I am aware, a popular perception that Karma is a kind of punishment from the gods, but that is not factual according to Hindu/Buddhist religions.
They're really just statements of fact.  If you plant corn kernels, you'll grow corn.  If you treat people badly, they'll treat you badly in return.  Etc.  In a very real way, you create the world you live in with your daily actions, and the individual becomes the sum of his actions and choices.