ENGLISH ACTIVITY
 
L.V. Malagón León1 
 
1
Facultad de Ingeniería Ambiental - Universidad Santo Tomás -  Sede Bogotá 
Fecha de Entrega: 17 de abril del 2023
1. WHAT IS THE MAIN IDEA OF THE VIDEO?
The main idea of Karen Armstrong's TED Talk, "My Wish: The Charter for Compassion,"
is that compassion is a universal value that should be central to all of the world's religions
and ethical systems. She argues that many of the world's problems are caused by a lack of
compassion, and that we need to promote compassion in order to create a more just and
peaceful world.
Karen Armstrong explains that she started the Charter for Compassion, which is a
document that calls on people to practice compassion in their personal and public lives, as a
response to the increasing polarization and conflict in the world. She believes that the
Charter can serve as a tool to bring people together across religious and cultural divides and
promote a more compassionate world.
Throughout her talk, Armstrong cites examples from various religious and philosophical
traditions to illustrate the importance of compassion, and she emphasizes that compassion
is not just a feeling, but also a practice that requires action. She concludes by urging her
audience to embrace compassion as a guiding principle and to work towards creating a
more compassionate world.
2. WHAT DO YOU THINK SHOULD BE THE MOST IMPORTANT THING
FOR ALL RELIGIONS?
Religions should also prioritize social justice and promote the well-being of all people,
regardless of their background or beliefs. This includes addressing issues such as poverty,
inequality, and discrimination, and working towards creating a more just and equitable
society.
Ultimately, the most important thing for all religions may be to promote values and
practices that inspire people to live with greater compassion, kindness, and understanding
towards others, and to work towards creating a more peaceful and just world for all.
3. DRAW A CARTOON THAT REPRESENTS SOME IDEA OF THE VIDEO.
The person in meditation represents the idea that compassion begins with individual
practice, while people from different cultures and religions represent the idea that
compassion is a universal value that unites all people. The giant heart symbolizes the idea
that compassion is the key to building a more just and inclusive society.