There is an almost archetypal idea of our primitive ancestors as healthy, happy, isolated individuals living at one with nature, whose idyllic lives were ruined by the advent of civilization, … Continue reading The Myth of the Noble Savage

Have you ever been certain you were right about something, only to later change your mind, perhaps when new evidence suddenly appeared, or after having had your thinking “evolve” over … Continue reading But On the Other Hand: Demonstrating the Dialectic

Following the previous week’s sermon by John H. Dietrich, Rev. Eklof will discuss the turning point our liberal religion faces today and the direction he believes it must take if … Continue reading Liberal Religion at Another Cross-Roads

American Unitarianism has experienced three major controversies during its history, two of which were ignited by ministers of our Spokane congregation, Rev. John H. Dietrich who helped fire “The Humanist … Continue reading John Dietrich’s Sermon: “Liberal Religion at the Cross-Roads” – As Presented and Amended by Rev. Eklof

This is an opportunity to ask questions regarding topics Rev. Eklof has or hasn’t spoken about from the pulpit. As a Sunday service, he will not address church business matters … Continue reading Conversations with Todd

Thomas Jefferson once said, “Whenever the people are well-informed, they can be trusted with their own government.” A healthy Democracy depends upon its citizens knowing, not what to think, but … Continue reading A Well-Educated Public: The Key to Preventing Democracy from Descending into Chaos

The Earth Charter is a global movement that offers principles we can apply to our lives, our work, our communities, or businesses, and much else, to help all life on … Continue reading Our Other Sixteen Principles: Getting to Know the Earth Charter

My sermons are most often about the things I’m interested in and learning about when I give them. I am a part of my own audience. Each year, at the … Continue reading Preaching to the Preacher

Although it’s not precisely what he said, Winston Churchill is often quoted as saying, “Democracy is the worst form of Government except for all the others.” Today we take our … Continue reading “Except for all the Rest”

As we celebrate Pride Week, including all that we have accomplished over the years on behalf of those in the LGBT community, it seems a good occasion to consider the … Continue reading Does Equality Still Matter?