Regardless of beliefs or lack thereof, this is a movement we can all get behind. I think one of the most important points Karen Armstrong raises is that compassion is not just something you feel; it's something you do. All the empathy and warm fuzzies in the world won't make a difference without action.
Rabbi Hillel, standing on one foot, said what Jesus also told his students about inclusivity and compassion before the disciples made Jesus into an exclusive god. I like Armstrong -- thanx for linking the video.
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