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Karen Armstrong is an acclaimed theologian and writer. (J.D. Sloan)

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Compassion key to understanding world's religions

Broadcast: Midmorning, 10/13/2009, 10:06 a.m.
Broadcast: Midmorning, 10/22/2009, 10:06 a.m.

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Religious thinker and writer Karen Armstrong argues that the major religions of the world share a view that compassion is essential. But she says those who worship God too frequently forget to practice compassion.

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  • Karen Armstrong: Author of many books on Christianity, Islam and Buddhism. Her newest book is "The Case for God"

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