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'''Karen Armstrong''' (born 14 November 1944 in Wildmoor, Worcestershire, UK) is a British author of several books and articles on comparative religion. She is also a member of the UN Committee for Religious Affairs, and she is well known for her defense of [[Islam]]. | '''Karen Armstrong''' (born 14 November 1944 in Wildmoor, Worcestershire, UK) is a British author of several books and articles on comparative religion. She is also a member of the UN Committee for Religious Affairs, and she is well known for her defense of [[Islam]]. | ||
In November 2009, Armstrong unveiled her "Charter for Compassion." The Charter urges all people and religions to embrace peace and "to ensure that youth are given accurate and respectful information about other traditions, religions and cultures." | In November 2009, Armstrong unveiled her "Charter for Compassion." The Charter urges all people and religions to embrace peace and "to ensure that youth are given accurate and respectful information about other traditions, religions and cultures." | ||
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