Karen Armstrong: Let's revive the Golden Rule

http://www.ted.com Weeks from the Charter for Compassion launch, Karen Armstrong looks at religion's role in the 21st century: Will its dogmas divide us? Or will it unite us for common good? She reviews the catalysts that can drive the world's faiths to rediscover the Golden Rule.

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[VulgarityDivine]

Honestly I'm an atheist and other atheists aren't fucking listening...lol This has nothing to do with religion what she wants is a world where people are kind to each other no matter how much they hate each other okay? this is a good thing not a bad geez your just as bad as a modern christian if you're prejudging it...

[011giant]

why so many dislikes this is a good speech

[Fancymanofthedeep]

he speaks the truth

[Fancymanofthedeep]

am i expected to follow this with the Muslik terroists of the world? Get real Karen.

[martianlynx]

This has nothing to do with Religion guys. I'm not here to judge. If anyone passes by a Bookstore, go inside and look for the book The Secret: The Power or The Secret: The Magic. Golden Rule to do the world, is all about Gratitude. Once you finish reading the book then you'll understand. :) Godbless and Godspeed to all! :D

[TodayistTv]

Mate we have thomas paine, Voltaire , Socrates ect we don't need dumb monotheism and religion isn't kindness and the golden rule is from confusios not from monotheism so good night

[Xpsurfer11691]

Damn, Britts are ugly as hell.

[joshua church]

I don't consider myself to be a Christian, but do agree strongly with many of the things Jesus had to say, as well as some other wise people such as Confucius. I think any religion or group of people that spread a message of love and compassion, being above all other things, are focused on the right thing.

[joshua church]

I think this is exactly the message that needs to be spread, Not the message of hell and damnation. In the Bible Jesus said to his followers "Go into all the world and preach the Good News'. He didn't say, confine yourself within your churches and condemn people by telling them they're going to hell for not following you're religion. He also said, "Give hope to the hopeless". Not, tell people who aren't Christians that their life is worthless and meaningless.