While feelings of desire, lust, and passion are fleeting, Love and compassion will sustain the universe.
However, it is foolish to think that the physical root of feelings are lesser than the spiritual roots of love and compassion. Were it not for such feelings, life would be empty of love and compassion.
Love and compassion is called loving-kindness in the Buddhist, Christian, and Jewish traditions and Muslim traditions, yet it may predate the establishment of contemporary organized religion.
Here is an incomplete list on love and compassion for Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism.
Buddhism
Dhagpo Kagyu: http://www.dhagpo-kagyu.org/anglais/science-esprit/fondements/bodhicitta/sham-love-compassion.htm
Christianity
John Roberts' Divine Love and Compassion: http://www.godispirit.info/divine-love-and-compassion.html
The God of Love, Compassion and Forgiveness: http://people.opposingviews.com/hindu-god-love-compassion-forgiveness-3315.html
Islam:
Love and Compassion in Islam: http://www.wccm.org/content/love-and-compassion-islam
Judaism:
Compassion for Humanity in the Jewish Tradition: http://www.bodhicitta.net/Compassion%20for%20Humanity%20in%20the%20Jewish%20Tradition.htm
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