Pilgrims Crossing Borders

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.