In The Gadfly Papers I speak of the historic and unresolved theological differences between Unitarianism and Universalism. Unitarianism is rooted in humanistic, rationalistic, nontheistic, and nonsectarian values. Universalism has been … Continue reading Todd’s Thoughts – October 2019
“Freedom of the pulpit,” is a phrase I’ve been hearing much in recent weeks and want to discuss a bit about what it means and why it’s meaningful in Unitarian … Continue reading Todd’s Thoughts – September 2019
Reason, freedom of conscience, and uplifting our common humanity. These are the principles that drew me to Unitarian Universalism and still bind me to it. These were the principles that … Continue reading Todd’s Thoughts – August 2019
In his 2013 book, Regaining Balance, Michael Werner, a Unitarian Universalist and past President of the American Humanist Association, writes, “Unitarian Universalism has been taken over by a narrow ideology … Continue reading Todd’s Thoughts June 2019
We recently postponed a special congregational meeting to decide whether or not to show a controversial film, “Occupation of the American Mind,” that some in our local Jewish community considered … Continue reading Todd’s Thoughts May 2019
April not only marks the beginning of Spring, but also our annual generosity campaign, during which we ask our members to commit a specific amount to help support next year’s … Continue reading Todd’s Thoughts April 2019
Folks have been curious about what I did during my month-long sabbatical, so I though I’d take this opportunity to give you all the juicy details. Peggy and I spent … Continue reading Todd’s Thoughts March 2019
Beginning January 21st, I’ll be taking a brief, month long sabbatical. This is a common practice in the Unitarian Universalist churches. In general, UU ministers take a 4-6 month sabbatical … Continue reading Todd’s Thoughts January 2019
When I was a child the Internet was called the “Sears Roebuck Catalog,” and I couldn’t wait for it to arrive free each year just in time for Christmas. Mom … Continue reading Todd’s Thoughts December 2018
Fall is upon us and the mornings already greet us with a chill. The political and social situation in our country also gives us chills. So does climate change, and … Continue reading Todd’s Thoughts November 2018
