Register Now to Help Write the Charter for Compassion
Director: Jesse Dylan Producer: Priscilla Cohen, Theresa "Sparky" Pomeroy
11.11.08
Start writing the Charter for Compassion.
In early 2008 when Karen Armstrong made her TED wish she said, “I wish that you would help with the creation, launch and propagation of a Charter for Compassion, crafted by a group of leading inspirational thinkers from the three Abrahamic traditions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam and based on the fundamental principles of universal justice and respect.”
After discussing Karen’s wish with the TED community, interfaith groups, and others, the Charter for Compassion has developed into a broader, more innovative, and more modern movement.
The writing of the Charter is open to people all around the world, of all faith traditions, nationalities, languages, and backgrounds. After the words of the world are collected, a Council of Sages, made up of high-level religious leaders and thinkers, will take these words and craft the final document. The Charter will then be signed by hundreds of religious leaders from all religions.
The site will be multi-lingual, interactive, and inspiring. You can submit your own language, rate and comment on other people’s submission, and share your personal stories of compassion through video, image, and text.
The creation of the Charter is open to the world. We urge you to share the site and the video with your friends. Join our Facebook group.
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