Reconsider Religion?

"I say that religion isn't about believing things. It's ethical alchemy. It's about behaving in a way that changes you, that gives you intimations of holiness and sacredness."--Karen Armstrong

Our community often seems at war with religion. Some of us make peace with it and maintain a personal faith,but most of us reject it. I'm in the latter category.

Karen Armstrong is a former nun and scholar who gave up religion only to reconnect with it as she learned more about the core teachings of all major religions. I've included her TED award winning acceptance speech where she discusses the roots of religion, which she says have been grotesquely hijacked by human ego. She also requests help in forwarding a "Charter of Compassion," which requests leaders from across various faiths to reinstate the golden rule as the central tenet of religion. It's an enlightening video for anyone open to reconsidering their thoughts on the role, impact, and purpose of religion.