Charter for Compassion
Reflections on Compassion for Communities of Faith The Charter for Compassion will be introduced to the world community on November 12, 2009. Leaders of communities of faith are invited to speak to the faithful on November 13-15, urging them to restore the principles of compassion to the heart of their faith and their lives. Possible Points of Emphasis Compassion is most clearly and simply expressed in the Golden Rule which can be read as both “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” and “Do not treat others as you would not like to be treated yourself.” A commitment to compassion calls us to live in the world conscious of all with whom we share the Earth and Earth’s bounty and resources. Compassion insists that, in recognition of our common humanity, we treat every creature with justice, equality, and respect. The Charter for Compassion calls all religions to mutual respect of one another and insists that all compassionate interpretation of scripture denies hatred and viol...