2008 TED Prize Wish - Charter for Compassion

Explore a thought-provoking TED Talk by author and scholar Karen Armstrong as she accepts her 2008 TED Prize. Delve into Armstrong's analysis of how the Abrahamic religions - Islam, Judaism, and Christianity - have strayed from their shared moral purpose of fostering compassion. Discover her observations on the growing desire for change within religious communities and the yearning for genuine spiritual connection. Learn about Armstrong's vision for restoring the Golden Rule as a central global religious doctrine through her proposed Charter for Compassion. Gain insights into the potential for religion to become a force for harmony in the world and understand how the TED community can contribute to this ambitious goal.