Compassionate Community Principles & Commitments

This principles set expresses the ethical baseline for Compassionate SWFL: compassion across difference, dignity for all, and practical commitments that reduce suffering through civic action.

Principles

• Build a force that transcends political, ideological, and religious boundaries.
• Treat others as we wish to be treated.
• Work tirelessly to reduce suffering.
• Move beyond self-centeredness and recognize the sanctity of every human life.
• Treat all people without exception with fairness, equity, and respect.
• Refrain from actions or words that inflict pain, exploit, impoverish, or deny rights.
• Ensure youth learn respectful, accurate information about other traditions and cultures.
• Encourage appreciation of cultural and religious differences.