We seem happiest practicing our religion in the bright, confident key of C Major (“Joyful, joyful!”) while belittling anything that doesn’t sound quite so chipper.

Unitarian Universalism

Losing my religion.

Post author By Chris Walton
Post date October 3, 2003

“Every 20 or 30 years or so, a large portion of every UU congregation seems to look around and say, ‘Where has my church gone?’”

Christianity in America Unitarian Universalism

Betook her own theology.

Post author By Chris Walton
Post date October 3, 2003

The other “World” magazine puts the fun back in fundamentalism.

Unitarian Universalism

UUA Moderator resigns.

Post author By Chris Walton
Post date October 3, 2003

Diane Olson steps down; a replacement will be elected at the General Assembly in Long Beach.

Theological Education Theology Unitarian Universalism

Channing vs. Ballou.

Post author By Chris Walton
Post date October 2, 2003

“I may find that I have been mistaken but for now, if she means to replay the fight between Ballou and Channing, I’m rooting for Channing.”

Culture Unitarian Universalism

The Rev. Garrison Keillor?

Post author By Chris Walton
Post date October 2, 2003

“Beneath this cool tolerant exterior beats the heart of an old reactionary and pulpit-pounder.”

Theology Unitarian Universalism

Will to believe.

Post author By Chris Walton
Post date September 29, 2003

Credulousness afflicts religious liberals as much as anyone else.