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New Video on Scarboro Missions Golden Rule Ministry

Scarboro has developed Golden Rule curriculum for both adult and youth audiences. Each week at Scarboro Missions, high school students participate in interfaith workshops. Continue reading

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Is Compassion the New Religion?

Compassion – If this is the new religion, consider me a convert. Continue reading

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The Appleton Compassion Project

In Fall 2010, 10,436 Appleton, Michigan Area School District K-12 art students received a 6-inch-by-6-inch art panel to draw or paint their idea of compassion Continue reading

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We’ve Got Butterflies

It is mathematical fact that the casting of this pebble from my hand alters the center of gravity of the universe. – Those of us who acknowledge the interconnectedness of all things love these “butterfly effect” quotes.
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For New Years – Pledge to Consider the “Other”

Looking for a New Year’s Resolution that’s more challenging than quitting smoking? Healthier than eating vegetables? Better for the planet than walking to work? Take the “Consider the Other” Pledge.

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Remembering Your Phone Number

 I can seldom remember my phone number. If I ever needed confirmation that I am not enlightened, I guess I have it.

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Is This a Good Time?

This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we know what to do with it. – Ralph Waldo Emerson. But do we know what to do with it?

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Linked Wellbeing

My wellbeing is linked to yours. The interfaith movement has, I think, something of value to offer to its more vigorous Occupy counterparts –  language.

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URI Conference Highlights Role of Golden Rule

In the Kampala declaration all the participants endorsed the Golden Rule Day Proclamation and agree to promote the teaching of the Golden Rule as one practical action to enhance interfaith harmony and a culture of peace, trust and co-existence.

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Golden Rule Art Exercise

Golden Rule art exercise & lesson plan for schools and youth groups What would the world be like if every person on the planet lived according to the Golden Rule?

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