Every Grain of Sand
David | January 25, 2010
Learning to love the whole world with “an abiding, universal love” is an essential step in maturing as a civilization; as humanity.
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
The following resolution was created in 2007 with the participation of a group of ordinary people from around the world; from many cultures, beliefs, and walks of life. Their one commonality – an interest in the Golden Rule, and a belief in the power of this Principle of Mutuality to change the world. It was crafted entirely [...]
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
White House Embraces Golden Rule
David | November 17, 2009
On November 5th, the Golden Rule Poster and related resources were presented to the White House Office of Faith-Based Initiatives.
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?
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