Faith in the 99%

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This Interfaith working group for the Occupy movement exists to bring people together: to find common ground, to stand together on moral principles of justice & fairness, and to communicate the strong and powerful positions & convictions of our respective faiths, centred on peace & community spirit.

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  • Robert Riversong

    THE WELL OF GRIEF

    David Whyte

     

     

    Those who will not slip

    beneath the still surface

    on the well of grief,

     

    turning down

    through its black water

    to the place we cannot breathe,

     

    will never know the source

    from which we drink

    the secret water

    cold and clear

     

    nor find

    in the darkness glimmering

    the small round coins thrown

    by those who wished

    for something else.

     

    Nov 16, 2011

  • Robert Riversong

    Lauren,

    Non-religious Utilitarians would disagree with your statement. "Do unto others" is also the behavioral precept with the greatest utility. There are innumerable ethical atheists who base their morality on reason and/or practicality.

    Nov 16, 2011

  • Gildas ApCaw Sapiens

    Lauren,

    "observe your duty" means, in an Islamic context, trying to live one's life in accordance with what God has indicated is "good", & trying to avoid doing what God has indicated is "bad".

    In terms of "oneness", the Islamic perspective is clear:

    • One God;
    • One Message;
    • One human family;
    • One life.

    Peace.

    Nov 16, 2011