Why Are You Here?
During his final service with us before his unexpected death, church member Owen Muir asked me, “Instead of answering our questions, what question would you like to ask us?” It … Continue reading Why Are You Here?
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Todd Eklof
UUCS Minister
“Reality is the Only Thing that’s Real.” Or is it?
In the science fiction film, Ready Player One, the creator of a virtual world says, “Reality is the only thing that’s real.” It makes good sense, but philosophy, which has … Continue reading “Reality is the Only Thing that’s Real.” Or is it?
The Way of Harmony: Practicing Aikido in Everyday Life
Aikido best translates, “The Way of Harmony.” Although it is widely considered a martial art, Aikido is a philosophy of life that can be put into practice by anyone. In … Continue reading The Way of Harmony: Practicing Aikido in Everyday Life
One World: How We are Becoming a Global Community and How Some are Resisting It
The entire world is suddenly living in a new reality that most of us still don’t realize, which has led to much anxiety, denial, and hostility. What is the nature … Continue reading One World: How We are Becoming a Global Community and How Some are Resisting It
Liberal Religion in America: What I think about Unitarian Universalism’s Past, Present, and Future
In this sermon, I’ll discuss the significance of Unitarianism’s historic values, the state of Unitarian Universalism today, and, based upon outcomes at its most recent General Assembly, the possibilities for … Continue reading Liberal Religion in America: What I think about Unitarian Universalism’s Past, Present, and Future
Conversations with Todd
This is an opportunity to ask me questions regarding topics I have or haven’t spoken of from the pulpit. Although I won’t engage in church business in this setting, I … Continue reading Conversations with Todd
The Compulsion to Convince
Why do so many seem driven to have the final word and to convince everyone else they are right? How can this be healthy in a world of 7.5 billion … Continue reading The Compulsion to Convince
The Way of Heterodoxy
In this sermon I’ll reflect upon my experience at the HxA (Heterodox Academy) Conference that I recently attended in Denver, CO. SERMON TEXT CLICK HERE
Pathway and Pathology: What the Psychologists Say about Religion
The above title is the title of my dissertation. In this sermon, I’ll talk about what I learned during the process of researching and writing it. SERMON TEXT CLICK HERE
The Ethics of Uncontrolled Stops
Not having stop signs at every corner was new to me when coming to Spokane. At first, I had no idea how to navigate these uncontrolled intersections. Soon, however, taking … Continue reading The Ethics of Uncontrolled Stops