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Friday, 30 December 2011 |
...not like a table exists, not like you exist, but does justice exist? Is it real? Or is it simply a word we use to describe how we want the world to look and feel?
Plato the great Greek philosopher explored the nature of justice. His text, The Republic, presents diverse characters who offer their perspectives in the form of arguments. Thrasymachus, a character memorable for his unabashed, reckless defense of injustice, presents an argument that “justice is (simply) the advantage of the stronger.”
Is it?
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Friday, 30 December 2011 |
As UUs, we are encouraged to promote justice from our seven principles. After all, the word shows up twice in seven sentences. It’s an important part of who we are and what we do as a faith and as a local congregation.
You may have noticed recently that our sanctuary is beautifully full on Sunday mornings. There are so many new faces! I love to experience this, especially when I see the children. This makes me happy because as a faith and as a congregation, we put our sense of justice—both locally and globally—into action so well. It is something UUs do well in general, but is an especially strong part of what UUCS is.
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What is Lifespan Faith Development? |
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Friday, 30 December 2011 |
Unitarian Universalists believe that faith development is the lifelong journey of ethical and spiritual growth that each of us takes. A lifespan faith development program is made up of all of the classes, groups, and activities that are intentionally created for the purpose of helping people move further in this journey.
At the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Sterling (UUCS), this includes children’s religious exploration, the high school youth group, adult religious education, and multigenerational programs. It provides people of all ages with opportunities to connect with their peers and with people both younger and older than themselves. It creates a safe space to consider beliefs and values with others, recognizing this as the best way to expand understanding. It also provides experiences in connecting with the world and effecting change, awakening the lives of individuals to things greater than themselves.
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