UUCS Minister
Today the US, one of the most powerful and influential nations in the world, has taken a path that is as heartless, selfish, and unjust as it is reckless. Why is this so? And what can we do to help alter this misguided and tragic … read more.
Unitarianism is a liberal religion. By freeing minds, liberalism naturally leads to innovation, including ideological and technological innovations and advances. In this sermon, Rev. Eklof will discuss why such advances should not be feared by liberals so long as they and their innovators remain tethered … read more.
The US Government’s attack on America’s college campuses and its punitive behavior toward students who voice their opinions on the current conflict between Israel and Hamas is unprecedented and goes against the values this nation is supposed to prize and support above all others. In … read more.
Humanism is often treated as a latecomer to, if not an interloper of, Unitarianism. In this sermon Rev. Eklof will argue the contrary is true, that humanism and the humanistic ethic have been intertwined with our ancient and venerable tradition since its inception.
During our last “Conversations with Todd,” Shane Gronholz asked what films have been most meaningful to me. I mentioned a couple, like Ghandhi and The Exorcist. During this sermon I’ll go deeper into these and other movies that have meaningfully helped shape my worldview.
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Rev. John H. Deitrich, our Spokane congregation’s minister from 1911 to 1916, went on to become known as the Father of Religious Humanism. In his wish to reawaken us to this seminal figure’s relevance today, Rev. Eklof will continue his series of occasionally reworking and … read more.
What is the Singularity? When will it arrive? What will life be like and what will become of humanity when it arrives? Futurist, inventor, and scientist Ray Kurzweil say the coming technological singularity is near—nearer than we think. In this sermon, I’ll discuss what this … read more.
What’s the point of our religion if we aren’t living according our values?
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When Polonius tells Laertes, “To thine own self be true” in Shakespeare’s play Hamlet, he was advising him to do what he believes is right by remaining true to his values no matter the circumstances. That’s good advice, but this saying could also be taken … read more.
