Karen Armstrong: Let's revive the Golden Rule

VulgarityDivine Says:

Jul 31, 2010 - issues? you can read it... I basically said I understand her point but she goes about it wrong

ZarlanTheGreen Says:

Aug 1, 2010 - No. You said, and I quote:"Honestly I'm an atheist and other atheists aren't fucking listening...lol This has nothing to do with religion what she wants is a world where people are kind to each other no matter how much they hate each other okay? this is a good thing not a bad geez your just as bad as a modern christian if you're prejudging it..."1. It has very much to do with religion, despite the fact that the golden rule has nothing to do with religion.2. Prejudging? No.

AtheistdotEDU Says:

Aug 14, 2010 - I am an atheist, I defy religion regularly, and I LOVE this talk. She is good at pointing out what IS good about all the nonsense, and I think it is beautiful.Yep, I know it is crazy. :) Don't care!

ThatsTooFunnyIMO Says:

Sep 1, 2010 - The problem isn't religious people or atheist people, the problem is just people. She seems to be making the assumption that people base their behavior on their religious beliefs when in fact the opposite is true, most people base their religious beliefs on their behavior.I agree there are many people distorting the teachings of the Bible to promote hate, but there are also many people teaching the truth. People simply choose to ignore the people teaching the truth. The problem is people.

098anne Says:

Sep 15, 2010 - I love this woman! I believe the message she speaks is essential to humanity's ability to survive and thrive. And she admits it's not easy. Gotta love honesty!

su237 Says:

Oct 3, 2010 - I love Ms. Karen Armstrong. Her books are amazing, and her seminars are just great!! .. God bless her, and may she continue to spread love and light wherever she goes!! .. I'm all for a postive change and will do everything in my power to help spread God's message on earth: Love, mutual respect and peace.

Neanderthalcouzin Says:

Oct 27, 2010 - Why are there so many thumbs down? She talking about compassion. Can someone help me understand why there over half thumbs down?

rollinglibs101 Says:

Nov 11, 2010 - It sounds like Secular Humanism..Don't know to much about this woman..sounds like a Wolf in Sheep's Clothing..

beenn15 Says:

Dec 10, 2010 - I think it's naive to think religious leaders and believers will agree to follow a charter that they believe is written by men. Different religions exist mostly because there have been disagreements among them. If they were to agree to live peacefully, there wouldn't need to be different religions, one would be enough. Religions cannot thrive without conflict. It's all about who's right, who's going to hell, who's immoral...

JustOneMoreChild Says:

Dec 12, 2010 - It may be a tad naive, but would beenn15 please explain his argument? The argument that religions cannot thrive without conflict and cannot coexist 'peacefully' (peacefully in the normal context, not necessarily without theological debate) is likely nothing more than a canard. Surely you wouldn't claim that working towards a world in which we (agree to disagree/ remain firm in our views while being courteous and kind) is an unworthy cause?

leftofleft11 Says:

Dec 23, 2010 - Here I will respond to people wondering why anyone would dislike this. Two reasons, its just common sense. Of course we should be compassionate. Now you have an organization where people will eventually need staff, salaries and a nice office. They will have to go to conferences, fly around the world and eat at nice restaurants.People are cold, hungry and homeless in your own cities. Be compassionate, help someone out yourself.No more layers of crap like this needed.

kaeloriussama Says:

Jan 10, 2011 - dross... ¿a dónde coño quieres llegar? ¿qué quieres hacer en tu vida? "Si tengo la oportunidad los mato, asi de simple" ¿¡¿¡Acaso quieres a alguien en tu vida!?!? "Yo le pego a mi madre...¿y QUÉE?" "10 Formas EFECTIVAS PARA JODER A UN PROFESOR HIJO DE PUTA" Yo entiendo, pero, si esto es un chiste, lo único que tengo para decirte es que eres un bufón. Así es, leíste bien, y otra cosa, hay gente que lastimás con tus insultos.

jissa683 Says:

Jan 21, 2011 - absolutely right this is Zarathustra teaching only positive energy, bad energy even in thinking about it bead, thats it

temtem3000 Says:

Feb 16, 2011 - O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted.Quran (49 -13 )

jffryh Says:

Mar 21, 2011 - "Venus syndrome, a runaway greenhouse effect that would destroy all life on the planet, ... ... if we burn all reserves of oil, gas, and coal, there is a substantial chance we will initiate the runaway greenhouse. If we also burn the tar sands and tar shale, I believe the Venus syndrome is a dead certainty."Storms of My Grandchildrenfuck compassion.We need war to end fossil fuel use.

CleverAssessment Says:

Mar 23, 2011 - "That which is hateful to you do not do to your neighbor. That is the Torah and everything else is only commentary" Rabbi HillelDirectly from the Torah: "If your own brother, or your son or daughter, or your beloved wife, or your intimate friend, entices you secretly to serve other gods...do not yield to him or listen to him, nor look with pity upon him, to spare or shield him, but kill him." (Deuteronomy 13:7-12)

busigaberit Says:

Jun 12, 2011 - Sounds like you are the wolf like many religious people are, because unconsiouniess and heartless fundamentalism.

ModernEcumenicalChur Says:

Jul 9, 2011 - The Modern Ecumenical Church supports Karen's focus on compassion. The church invites people to consider that agnostics can have a beneficial spirituality NOT based on myths or superstition which can foster a compassionate life.for more information, we invite people to visit the our website

011giant Says:

Dec 3, 2011 - why so many dislikes this is a good speech

JohnF30Music Says:

Dec 4, 2011 - lol. bullshit, neuroscience can explain that emotion perfectly.

crudhousefull Says:

Dec 28, 2011 - Great rule. I will try to practise it

crudhousefull Says:

Dec 28, 2011 - Let's highlight the words 'entices you secretly to serve other gods'. Really shows why idiot Americans and other Christians are aimed at by the Muslims. Basically mind your own goddamn business! US/NATO/UN...GET OUT OF THE MIDDLE EAST

couthyband Says:

Jan 16, 2012 - @hockeybum90n5..some name !...Einstein also talked about people being "a prisoner of their own ideas"..this is how i view zealots wether it is in religion, politics, or even football...good Science breaks out of the prison using Socratic questioning.. "do you believe in God?"..answer.."what do you mean by God ?"..or perhaps more interestingly ..what did you feel when you experienced God ? .

nate606 Says:

Feb 27, 2012 - To all so called atheists, "your wish will be granted". New John

AngelOfEvenfall Says:

Apr 11, 2012 - Why do people dislike this!? o.O She advertises the golden rule!! Do you guys dislike being nice to everybody for a change? ;)