The Problem of Heresy

The use of the word “heresy” in any context is in itself problematic, especially given the historical violence connected with this word through the violent enforcement of a doctrinal purity created by all men and backed by the force of Empire. It has become a clobber concept to enforce one patriarchal version of Christianity, much … Continue reading The Problem of Heresy

Exploring What Guides Us

The Ten Commandments have long served as a foundation for how many Jews and Christians strive to live their lives. As Unitarian Universalists, we come from many different backgrounds and beliefs—we may or may not accept all of the Ten Commandments as our own. So if we don’t follow those commandments, what values or principles … Continue reading Exploring What Guides Us