Karen Armstrong: Let's revive the Golden Rule
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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. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performa... Read more
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- -: Karen Armstrong: Let's revive the Golden Rule
September 30, 2009 (over 14 years ago)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. TEDTalks is a ...
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