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Karen Armstrong

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Founder of The Charter for Compassion

Founder of The Charter for Compassion

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Karen Armstrong Biography

Karen Armstrong is the most original and inclusive speaker on the role of religion in the modern world. Her bestselling books, including "A History of God," and sought-after talks examine the differences and the profound similarities between Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, and their impact on world events.

As a result of her 2008 TED Prize, Karen Armstrong has recently set out to create The Charter for Compassion, a universal framework for understanding religion based on the principles of justice and respect; to complete it, she has reached out to the UN and to thousands of religious leaders. "We need to create a new narrative, get out of the rat-run of hatred, chauvinism and defensiveness; and make the authentic voice of religion a power in the world that is conducive to peace."

A former Catholic nun who left the convent to study literature, Karen Armstrong is an authority on world faiths, religious fundamentalism and monotheism. Her poignant and captivating talks, spark worldwide debate and healthy discussion. Armstrong's bestselling books include "The Battle for God," "The Spiral Staircase," "The Great Transformation," and most recently, "The Bible: A Biography." She was a key adviser on Bill Moyers' landmark PBS series on religion, has addressed members of the U.S. Congress, and was one of three scholars to speak at the UN's first ever session on religion. The Sunday Times calls her "a bridge between religions."

She was appointed by Kofi Anan to the High Level Group of the UN Alliance of Civilizations with the task of diagnosing the causes of religious extremism, and subsequently awarded the Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Medal. She was the recipient of the British Academy’s inaugural Nayef Al-Rodham Prize for Improving Transcultural Understanding, as well as the ISESCO/OCIS prize for Educators. She’s also been chosen as the laureate elect for the Princess of Asturias Prize for Social Sciences and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.

Karen Armstrong Videos

  • Karen Armstrong delivers 2018 Annual Pluralism Lecture - YouTube
    On October 4th, 2018, Karen Armstrong, writer and religious historian, delivered the sixth Annual Pluralism Lecture titled "Compassion or ...
  • Special Lecture Series | Karen Armstrong - YouTube
    Karen Armstrong, one of contemporary religion's most prolific authors and an ambassador for the UN Alliance of Civilizations, speaks about the ...
  • Lecture Karen Armstrong & David Van Reybrouck - YouTube
    How can we be at peace with ourselves and with others? Join us at Flagey as we welcome best-selling author and religious expert Karen ...

Karen Armstrong Books

  • The Lost Art of Scripture: Rescuing the Sacred Texts
    The Lost Art of Scripture: Rescuing the Sacred Texts
  • Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life
    Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life
  • The Great Transformation: The Beginning of Our Religious Traditions
    The Great Transformation: The Beginning of Our Religious Traditions
  • A Short History of Myth  (Myths, The)
    A Short History of Myth (Myths, The)
  • Islam: A Short History (Modern Library Chronicles)
    Islam: A Short History (Modern Library Chronicles)
  • The Battle for God
    The Battle for God

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Karen Armstrong is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Karen Armstrong for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Karen Armstrong generally travels from LondonUK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Gloria Allred, Jimmy Wales, Anna Deavere Smith, Naomi Wolf and Dr. Michio Kaku. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Karen Armstrong for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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