Charter for Compassion Final Project

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by Hayley Butschlick6 views·Updated Dec 6, 2023
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  1. My name is Hayley and I will be teaching
  2. you about the Charter for Compassion by Karen Armstrong.
  3. A text called the Charter for Compassion,
  4. exhorts individuals and faiths worldwide to
  5. uphold the central idea of compassion.
  6. Under the guidance of the famous religious scholar, Karen Armstrong,
  7. it was created in 2009 by a team of prominent intellectuals from diverse religions,
  8. cultural and ethical backgrounds,
  9. former nun and well known author of books on Comparative Religion.
  10. Karen Armstrong started the Charter for Compassion
  11. and responsive her 2008 Ted Prize Desire.
  12. She demanded the drafting of a charter,
  13. encouraging people to live by the golden rule,
  14. treat others as you would like to be treated.
  15. The charter aims to advance the golden rule as
  16. a universal idea that transcends religious intellectual and cultural
  17. divides.
  18. Some of the other components that are involved in
  19. the Charter are the recognition of common humanity,
  20. commitment to action
  21. and the formation of a global network.
  22. The recognition of common humanity is for individuals to have
  23. the understanding that compassion which transcends differences in worldview,
  24. religion
  25. and culture is crucial to fostering a sense of common humanity.
  26. The commitment to action is to encourage those to actively foster compassion
  27. via debate,
  28. education and group initiatives that advance social justice and peace.
  29. Lastly,
  30. the beginning of forming a global network is to provide
  31. a forum for individuals and organizations to support and collaborate.
  32. The Charter for Compassion creates a worldwide network of
  33. people who share a commitment to promoting compassion,
  34. people, groups
  35. and institutions are encouraged by the Charter for Compassion
  36. to declare
  37. the value of compassion in both public and private spheres.
  38. It encourages people to spread
  39. compassion through dialogue,
  40. education and co-operative acts that make the world a more
  41. equable,
  42. equitable and peaceful place.
  43. The goal is to promote kindness, empathy
  44. and understanding
  45. among people from different origins to strengthen our sense of humanity.
  46. The worldwide community can support the Charter for Compassion by endorsing it
  47. individuals who sign the Charter pledge to live with compassion
  48. as a defining and active factor in their life.
  49. People of many faiths and beliefs have
  50. supported the Charter for Compassion from its inception
  51. and has inspired activities and programs that advance compassion and empathy
  52. globally.
  53. In conclusion,
  54. I truly believe that this is a great addition
  55. to the world and should be talked about more
  56. with the education that Karen Armstrong has. She could change our planet
  57. and it all comes with a little touch of religion.
  58. With this piece, inclusiveness is shown leadership is given an impact is made
  59. and a focus is created.