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“Saint Augustine ... insisted that scripture taught nothing but charity. Whatever the biblical author may have intended, any passage that seemed to preach hatred and was not conducive to love must be interpreted allegorically and made to speak of charity.”

Quote by Karen Armstrong

Book:Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life

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Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life

This book provides a structured approach to developing empathy and kindness, exploring twelve key steps that can be integrated into everyday living. more

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Karen Armstrong

Karen Armstrong, born on November 14, 1944, is a renowned author and religious scholar. Her works cover a range of fields including religious history, philosophy, and ethics, and are praised for their insightful and accessible writing style as well as her respect for religious diversity. more

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