Karen Armstrong Makes Her Ted Prize Wish
Religious thinker Karen Armstrong has written more than 20 books on faith and the major religions, studying what Islam, Judaism and Christianity have in common, and how our faiths shaped world history and drive current events. She is a powerful voice for ecumenical understanding. Armstrong asks us to help her assemble a Council on Compassion, where religious leaders can work together for peace.
Discussion questions before you watch the Armstrong lecture:
1. How can someone who studies world religions make a contribution to peace and social justice in the world?
2. Do you know what the Golden Rule is? Where have you heard or read that you should "not do unto others what you would not like them to do to you."
3. What does the word belief mean to you?
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Discussion questions after you watch the Armstrong lecture:
1. How does Karen Armstrong explain the definition of belief by contrasting definitions of belief through history?
2. Karen Armstrong argues that a world culture of violence is absorbed by religions rather than being caused by religions. What examples does she use? Does this make sense to you? Why or why not?
3. Can the Golden Rule--do unto others as you would have them do to you—be a starting point for peace in the world? How can we practice this ideal to make the world more just?
4. Karen Armstrong concludes by saying "people can look at their tradition, reclaim it, and make religion a source of peace in the world." Suggestion one or two ways that college students can make religion a source of peace that you would like to see happen.
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