Karen Armstrong: Let's revive the Golden Rule

The video discusses the centrality of compassion in world religions, emphasizing the Golden Rule. It highlights challenges in religious practices, where doctrines often overshadow compassion. TED's role in spreading compassion globally is acknowledged, with initiatives in Singapore and Malaysia. The importance of reviving compassionate teachings and the role of education and media in promoting empathy are stressed. The video concludes with a call for unity through shared goals, quoting C.S. Lewis on friendship.

What is the negative version of the Golden Rule as mentioned in the video?

• Help others in need.

• Always be kind to others.

• Do not do to others what you would not like them to do to you.

• Treat others as you want to be treated.

Why does the speaker feel an urgency about implementing the Golden Rule globally?

• To ensure a viable world for future generations.

• To increase religious followers.

• To reduce technological advancements.

• To promote economic growth.

What is the main task of our time according to the speaker?

• Building a global society where people live in peace.

• Increasing religious conversions.

• Promoting technological advancements.

• Reducing global warming.

What is the speaker's view on religious teachings?

• They are irrelevant in modern society.

• They should be abandoned.

• They must lead to action.

• They should focus solely on doctrines.

How does the speaker suggest compassion can be promoted in society?

• Through strict laws.

• Through economic incentives.

• By involving media and education.

• By ignoring cultural differences.

What role does the speaker believe scholars should play in promoting compassion?

• They should focus on economic studies.

• They should avoid discussing compassion.

• They should explore compassionate themes in various traditions.

• They should only study their own traditions.

What does the speaker believe happens when people work together for a common goal?

• People become more competitive.

• Conflicts increase.

• Differences melt away and amity is learned.

• Differences become more pronounced.