Unitarian Universalism, which has remained increasingly ill-defined since its inception in 1961, has recently and finally been defined by the illiberal extremists who have captured and now control it. In … Continue reading Why I Am Not a Unitarian Universalist

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 … Continue reading John Dietrich’s Sermon: “Who Are these Unitarians?” – As Presented and Amended by Rev. Eklof

Socrates (according to Plato), said, “No person knowingly does evil,” meaning it is our nature to want to be good. Yet people believing themselves to be good, even righteous, have … Continue reading Becoming Good: On Deciding the Difference Between Right and Wrong

I delivered my first sermon on the necrophilous (death oriented) society in July of 2011, only a couple of weeks after becoming UUCS minister, and I have spoken frequently about … Continue reading For the Love of Life!

While searching for the next John. H. Dietrich sermon to revive and deliver, I came across one entitled, “What to Read and Why?” In it, Rev. Dietrich suggests several titles … Continue reading What to Read and Why? A Sermon Inspired by John Dietrich

Freud famously said, “Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar,” meaning some things can be taken at face value rather than having some deeper unconscious meaning. The opposite is true … Continue reading Some of My Favorite Jesus Stories

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 … Continue reading The Singularity, the Humanistic Ethic, and the Enlightenment Project

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 … Continue reading How to Survive Rampant and Malignant Narcissism, Death, and Destruction

Rev. Eklof will discuss the Federal Government’s militant response to protests in response to President Trump’s deportation policies and mass arrests. He will discuss the hard reality of the situation, while … Continue reading Democracy Has Fallen: What Can We Do?

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 … Continue reading Freedom of Speech, College Campuses, and Pro-Palestinian Protestors