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Pilgrims without bordersCelebrating Diversity
By Stein Thue
Olavs reiser
Christianity: All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye so to them; for this is the law and the prophets. - Matthew 7:1
Judaism: What is hateful to you, do not do to your fellowman. This is the entire Law; all the rest is commentary. - Talmud, Shabbat 3id
Islam: No one of you is a believer until he desires for his brother that which he desires for himself. - Sunnah
Confucianism: Do not do to others what you would not like yourself. Then there will be no resentment against you, either in the family or in the state.
Analects 12:2
Buddhism: Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful.Udana-Varga 5,1
Hinduism: This is the sum of duty; do naught onto others what you would not have them do unto you - Mahabharata 5,1517
Defend Human Rights and the Dignity of Man.Protect Our Planet and the Environment.
Europa Compostela 2010• Den fælles europæiske ide for Europastafetten:
• Ikke for Jakob alene, men også for
• Menneskenes fællesskab, solidaritet, gæstfrihed og
• Tolerance på tværs af grænser.
Kaj HøjlandForeningen af de Danske Santiagopilegrimme
Veien til Compostela - den første europeiske kulturveien
23 October 1987:
“May the faith which has inspired pilgrims throughout history, uniting them in a common aspiration and
transcending national differences and interests, inspire us today, and young people in particular, to travel along
these routes in order to build a society founded on tolerance, respect for others, freedom and solidarity ”
The Declaration that founded the Programme of Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe.
The Santiago de Compostela Declaration 23 October 1987
Insists on the path as a symbol of European reconstruction and as a model for future activity.
Some tasks ahead
• Identify resources throughout the European continent• Establish a system of signposting, using an emblem suggested by the
Council of Europe • Restore and rehabilitate the heritage • Launch cultural activity programmes • Promote on-going exchanges between towns and regions • Foster contemporary artistic creation
• Appeal to all Europeans and in particular to the youth by recalling the fundamental values:
• Tolerance, respect for others, freedom and solidarity.
• We should add the importance of respect for cultural diversity, intercultural and inter-religious dialogue.