There is certainly grave reason to be worried about the current state-of-affairs in our world, from the rise of authoritarian governments to the devastating impacts of global warming, but there is also good reason for hope that we—the world community—can and will and are getting … read more.

Why should imaginary borders be considered sovereign, protecting the right of different regimes to govern their territories, especially those that regularly violate the human rights of their own citizens? In this sermon, we’ll consider a new paradigm emphasizing human sovereignty and human rights as the … read more.

Under Current Immigration Policy, churches are unlikely to be raided by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), making them safe places for those seeking to avoid deportation. This is why the Church Sanctuary movement, which began under the Obama Administration’s aggressive deportation policies, has doubled to … read more.

Despite the puritanical approach to morality so often demonstrated in our society, ethics is a complicated subject and determining what’s best to do is seldom simple. Nevertheless, given what’s passing for morality today—taking as much for ourselves as possible, destroying our planet, denying healthcare to … read more.

We call ourselves “human beings,” but, given certain biological and psychological realities, perhaps it would be more accurate to consider ourselves, “human becomings.” Nature has made ours an unusual species that allows us to continue developing our entire lives. The trick is not stunting our … read more.

We tend to think of fascism and groupthink coming from the far Right, but today an increasing number of those professing Liberal values are working to silence others with whom they disagree, scrutinizing language with a puritanical fury.

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The distinction between male and female may seem an obvious one, but the genetic, hormonal, gonadal, and psychological qualities that determine our sense of gender are not as defined as we often presume. This sermon will explore the nebulous nature of gender and ask if … read more.

One of the most frequent questions I’m asked is how I went from being a Southern Baptist to becoming a Unitarian Universalist? As theologically different as these two faiths are, there is also much they have in common. For me, becoming a UU wasn’t a … read more.

Society most often teaches us what to think, but seldom how to think. Adopting the dialectic method of philosophers like Heraclitus, Socrates, and Hegel is a simple, easy to learn way of thinking that can help us better navigate the complexities of life, improve our … read more.

Happy’s Good Friday: A Unitarian Universalist Minister’s Reflection on Jesus’ Crucifixion

A few days before Good Friday, my dear friend, the Reverend Happy Watkins of the New Hope Baptist Church called to ask my opinion on the Centurion who, according to the gospel story, stood at … read more.