Social Justice
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We post excerpts of a letter written by a death-row inmate which reflect the wisdom of understanding the inhumane motivations of mass incarceration and capital punishment….
By Ted Resnikoff | March 5, 2014 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, Connections, Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Social Justice, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters -
Replace False Belief with Knowledge and Understanding Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) combats discrimination against and unequal treatment of the LBGTQ community, and its efforts for social justice in its many forms. Purchase “You Can Tell Just By Looking” from the Beacon Press Bookstore.
By Ted Resnikoff | March 4, 2014 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Leadership, LGBTQ Issues, Rights, Secular, Unitarian Universalism -
Jokers to the Right* Heeding the call of the UUA and others, The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) modified its discriminatory policy, allowing gay scouts to join but maintaining the ban on gay adult scout leaders. R… the full text of Morales’ statement.) The Disney Company has adopted this position,…
By Ted Resnikoff | March 4, 2014 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Homecoming / Ingathering, Interdependence, Leadership, News, Purpose, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters -
Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) s…; on the change in attitude toward same-sex marriage and LGBTQ issues amongst people of faith since 2003 show that fully one-third of Millennials who left their church over the past 10 years did so because of anti-gay policies or attitudes. And while a…
By Ted Resnikoff | February 26, 2014 | From Future of FaithTagged as: Faith Development, Growth, LGBTQ Issues, Rights, Secular, Unitarian Universalism -
Implicit Association Tests Reveal Unconscious Biases The Bay State Banner)….
By Ted Resnikoff | February 20, 2014 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Multiculturalism, Secular, Unitarian Universalism -
passed the Arizona Senate. Likening it to Jim Crow laws, Takai threatens to create global public awareness through social media, mobilizing a boycott against Arizona if Governor Jan Brewer signs the bill into law. In the past Brewer vetoed similar legislation, though she is known to support the…
By Ted Resnikoff | February 19, 2014 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Education, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, LGBTQ Issues, Rights, Secular, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism -
Day 30: Raise our voice in worship and love Find resources for Share the Love Sunday here. Visit Standing on the Side of Love to learn more.
By Ted Resnikoff | February 16, 2014 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Community, Love, Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, Multiculturalism, Social Justice, Solidarity, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Valentine’s Day -
Day 29: Reflect on reaching out with love Standing on the Side of Love to give your feedback and share what this 30 Days of Love has meant for you.
By Deborah Neisel-Sanders | February 15, 2014 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Community, Love, Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, Multiculturalism, Social Justice, Solidarity, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Valentine’s Day -
Day 28: Making the Middle Way Together…
By Jeremie Bateman | February 14, 2014 | From Social JusticeTagged as: Identity, Love, Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, Multiculturalism, Social Justice, Solidarity, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Valentine’s Day -
A Sportcaster’s Pastoral Message to us all…
By Ted Resnikoff | February 13, 2014 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Faith, Homecoming / Ingathering, News, Secular, Truth, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity