Charter for compassion
by Andre on Oct.02, 2009, under holodoxy
I just saw this TED Talk by Karen Armstrong about re-establishing compassion and the golden rule, which exists in all faiths, and many non-faiths, as a central feature of our lives; no matter what country we happen to live in, or what religion or worldview we happen to subscribe to. She calls on us to practice compassion, and to challenge uncompassionate speech wherever it arises.
Some people may feel this is unrealistic, but all I would say to them is that we have to try anyway, and keep trying until we get it… I mean, can you think of a better way to make the world a happier place for all? And what else are you going to do? Keep your head down and hope the forces of intolerance don’t start looking in your direction?
Anyway, the TED Talk led me to http://charterforcompassion.org/, and made me believe there’s still hope for us yet.
