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Winter 2007, Vol.XXI No.4
On the cover:
Thomas Jefferson Writing the Declaration of Independence, (1898) by Howard Pyle. Oil on canvas. From “The Story of the Revolution” by Henry Cabot Lodge, published in Scribner’s Magazine (March 1898). Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington, USA/Howard Pyle Collection/The Bridgeman Art Library.
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Features
America's founding faiths
The separation of church and state in America grew out of competing visions of divine order and sacred liberty that divided the nation's founders and its religious communities.
By
Forrest Church
in Ideas
Sketches of Crete
When a Unitarian Universalist minister moves to the island of Crete, a sense of humor builds a bridge across cultures.
By
Robert Fulghum
in Life
Spirited defender
Karen Tse's human rights ministry is helping to eradicate torture.
By
Michelle Bates Deakin
in Life
Departments
Books that amplify our voices
This issue of 'UU World' highlights books worth sharing.
By
Christopher L. Walton
in From the editor
Announcing a national ad campaign
Taking our message to the general public.
By
William G. Sinkford
in Our calling
Letters, Winter 2007
Readers respond to the Fall 2007 issue.
By
Jane Greer
in Letters
Mailbox, Winter 2007
Article about class and liberal religion hits a nerve.
By
Jane Greer
in Letters
Blog roundup
Online responses to 'UU World.'
By
Jane Greer
in Letters
The War on Drugs' war on families
A documentary film shows the tragic consequences of mandatory minimum sentences.
By
Melissa Mummert
in Forum
Congregations welcome transgender people
Unitarian Universalist churches, General Assembly affirm transgender people.
By
Donald E. Skinner
in Congregational life
Recycling an old church
Elements from a 1911 church are incorporated into a new sanctuary for Unitarian Universalists in Peoria.
By
Jane Greer
in Spiritual landmarks
One thing I am sure of
'God is not less kind, less committed, or less merciful than a Maine game warden.'
By
Kate Braestrup
in Reflections
Chairs at Bodie
Capturing a human absence.
By
Amy Cooper
in Reflections
My Ostraka: History I
Reinterpretations of Athena.
By
Cynthia Kukla
in Reflections
What is sacred?
The relationship of all living things.
By
Patrick O'Neill
in Reflections
What is evil?
Unitarian Universalism's view of human nature is grounded in human possibility rather than pathology.
By
Patrick O'Neill
in Reflections
Feeling like an exile
A psalm for people whose beliefs are minority views.
By
John Nichols
in Reflections
On the death of a child
Buddhist wisdom honors a brief life.
By
James Ishmael Ford
in Reflections
UUA starts national ad campaign
Featured online in another form:
UUA launches national ad campaign in 'Time'
Regional campaign in San Francisco Bay Area advertises on 'Daily Show with Jon Stewart.'
By
Donald E. Skinner
in UU news
UUA board to discuss groups' affiliate status
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Independent groups adapt to loss of affiliate status
UUA board says tighter rules for independent affiliates help congregations.
By
Donald E. Skinner
in UU news
'Resurrection Project' planned for New Orleans
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UUs help launch New Orleans 'Resurrection Project'
Gulf Coast Unitarian Universalists gather for second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
By
Donald E. Skinner
in UU news
Racism subject of Md. church group's play
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Racism subject of church group's play
Dignity Players tackle social justice themes in Annapolis.
By
Jane Greer
in UU news
UU sexologist debates Bill O'Reilly
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UU sexologist faces off against Bill O'Reilly
The Rev. Debra Haffner promotes comprehensive sexuality education for all ages.
By
Michelle Bates Deakin
in UU news
UU conducts first Iowa gay wedding
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UU minister performs Iowa's first same-sex wedding
Gay couple married by Unitarian Universalist minister before court blocked other weddings.
By
Jane Greer
in UU news
Jena Six case draws response from UUs, UUA
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Louisiana UUs decry racism in 'Jena Six' case
Two Unitarian Universalist congregations protest racial injustice.
By
Jane Greer
in UU news
Fire, flood for two small churches
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New congregation in Ohio displaced by flood
Unitarian Universalist church in Findlay, Ohio, regroups after losing possessions.
By
Donald E. Skinner
in UU news
Young adults consider service and spirituality
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Young adult summer internships combined service, spirituality
14 UU college students took part in Summer of Spirituality and Service.
By
Jane Greer
in UU news
Star opens after unexpected closure
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Star Island reopens after unexpected closure
Popular N.H. summer conference center cleared by fire chief; executive director resigns.
By
Jane Greer
in UU news
Forgotten story of America's whites-only towns
James Loewen documents the rise of 'sundown towns' and their enduring legacy.
By
Dan Carter
in Bookshelf
Books by UU authors, Winter 2007
A selection of books written by Unitarian Universalists.
By
Jane Greer
in Books by UU authors
Sharing books, living in exile, and church vs. state
Questions for spiritual reflection and adult group discussions.
By
Jane Greer
in What in the World?
'Twilight Zone' writer challenged prejudice
Rod Serling, a Unitarian, confronted prejudice with innovative television scripts.
By
Kimberly French
in Looking back
Online Extras
Pete Stark's untroubled humanism
Regaled by a secularist group for his nontheism, the Unitarian Congressman can't fathom what the fuss is about.
By
Doug Muder
in UU news
The floating life
Going with the flow sounds nice, until the river tries to kill you.
By
Meg Barnhouse
Psst: 'The Secret' isn't total bunk
Despite the silly 'science' and fake experts on the hit DVD, some of The Secret's advice actually helped me.
By
Fred Small
