robert shiller and others, and imams to join in this discussion of an inter-faith initiative.as i thought about what to talk about, it leapt out at me that there is a commonality between the abrahamic faiths particularly but all faiths, even native americanism and confucianism and others, that every single one of them contains a fundamental, basic notion of the golden rule, the importance of charity, compassion, and human improvement. when jesus was asked, teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the law, he replied, first, you shall love the lord your god, and second, you shall love your neighbor as yourself. in everything, do unto others what you would have them do unto you, for this is the law and the prophets. what prophets was he talking about? he was talking about moses. he was talking about abraham, or avraham, or ibrahim. and ultimately, he was talking about shalom, salaam, peace. in roman times, he was approached to teach the meaning of the torah while standing on one leg. without missing a beat, he replied "what is hateful to yourself, do not do unto others." th