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God Squad: Moral diet doesn't guarantee a moral life

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Rabbi Marc Gellman God Squad

Rabbi Marc Gellman writes about religion for Newsday.

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I believe in the nonviolent teachings of Jainism (an Indian religion that predates both Hinduism and Buddhism). We teach this song to young Jain children. It expresses the belief in "ahimsa," which means the unconditional compassion for both animals and humans, and is the primary principle of the Jain religion of India:

"I will never hurt anyone.

Not with my words,

Not with a gun.

Not...

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