Haiti Earthquake and Compassion

David | January 17, 2010

In a tremendous example of the Golden Rule in action, the world has responded to Haiti.

Distilled Wisdom

David | January 10, 2010

Which is worth more – a kernel of wheat? or the mountain of chaff in which it hides? Distilling wisdom from religion.

New Years Commitments

David | December 31, 2009

I am the sum of all my commitments – Martin Buber (1878-1965), philosopher

Shortly after writing this article, I became aware of Free the Children’s 10×10 Challenge:

I hope that you’ll take a few minutes to visit 10 by 10 and make 10 simple commitments for 2010.
I did.

Do you make New Year’s resolutions?
Although there was a time [...]

The Golden Rule Resolution

David | December 24, 2009

Although I’m no longer gathering signatures for the Golden Rule Resolution, I encourage you to use the comment form to leave your thoughts and to discuss this important foundational concept of human relationship.
The resolution was created in 2007 with the participation of a group of ordinary people from around the world; from many cultures, beliefs, and  walks [...]

Charter for Compassion’s Collective Voice

David | November 12, 2009

The Charter for Compassion will be unveiled today, November 12, 2009, at the United Nations.
The Charter is the creation of not only Karen Armstrong, who provided the impetus, but also the result of contributions from  over 150,000 people worldwide who submitted their own thoughts and comments to the Charter’s website.
 Surely, if God, Gaia, Humanity – whatever name [...]

The Goal of Evolution

David | November 9, 2009

Non-violence leads to the highest ethics, which is the goal of all evolution. Until we stop harming all other living beings, we are still savages - Thomas Edison (1847-1931)

Heart of a Heartless World

David | October 25, 2009

“Opiate of the masses”, or “heart of a heartless world”? Which view of religion leads us to a compassionate world?

Charter for Compassion Launch One Month Away

David | October 12, 2009

The Charter for Compassion launches on Novemver 12. I hope you’ll take 3 minutes and watch this introductory video.

Metaphorical God

David | May 29, 2009

The limits of my metaphorical language for God are the limits of my experience of GodPaul McKenna, creator of the Golden Rule Poster

Something in Humanity

David | May 25, 2009

Only when we work together as a global family, instead of concentrating on belonging to a particular race, religion or nation, will peace and happiness prevail on this earth.Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Hindu teacher. 1953 – )

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