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 [...]
A Simple Philosophy, But I Like It
David | November 18, 2009
B6J243HGCYBY When it comes right down to it … You may call God love, you may call God goodness. But the best name for God is compassion. - Meister Eckhart (1260-1327), Christian mystic and theologian
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)
No Distinction
David | September 19, 2009
The Golden Rule, in its highest form, makes no distinction between people and the world we live in. Neither should we.
The Golden Rule Movie
David | September 15, 2009
Animating The Golden Rule… An Introduction is a documentary short by Tina Petrova. It was reviewed earlier this year in the Interfaith Unity Newsletter.
The DVD, which is available at http://www.thegoldenrulemovie.com, includes footage of a Golden Rule retreat for high school students at Scarboro Missions in Toronto, Ontario, as well as additional educational material.
The documentary demonstrates yet again how [...]
the Principle of Mutuality
David | March 22, 2009
I’m not sure if the term Principle of Mutuality has been used in reference to the Golden Rule in the past or not. A quick Internet search only turned the phrase up in regards to tax shelters and employment contracts. Not exactly what generally comes to mind when we talk about the application of the [...]
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