Thanks for posting this insightful article and for making me aware of Irshad's book (which I just ordered). I am serving as a minister in the Unitarian Universalist tradition and am aghast at the spiritually inept, divisive and most assuredly counter productive methods our religious association is trying to impose upon congregations. …
Thanks for posting this insightful article and for making me aware of Irshad's book (which I just ordered). I am serving as a minister in the Unitarian Universalist tradition and am aghast at the spiritually inept, divisive and most assuredly counter productive methods our religious association is trying to impose upon congregations. The members of the congregation I serve here in Oregon honestly yearn to promote diversity and help create a truly "beloved community" (MLK, Jr.) and this gives me hope that there are wise and compassionate guides out there who don't loathe any segment of the population who can help us find out way.
Rick, thank you for your support. You won't be surprised that I'm hearing from more than a few members of congregations (not just UU congregations!) about this. Might I suggest that you invite your association to present Don't Label Me as a follow-up reading for congregants? One fact that might be worth mentioning is that the New York Society of Ethical Culture bestowed upon me its Humanist of the Year award in 2012. Given the close relationship between UU and the Ethical Culture movement, perhaps my your association and I share crucial ideals?
Yes, I'm delighted to promote your book - and yes, there is much overlap between the Ethical Culture society and the UU's.
I've been looking for something that will help us thread our way through the polarizing rhetoric and framing of issues, so I'm deeply grateful for the work you are doing.
Separately, I daresay you're in great demand as a speaker, but I would like to extend to you an invitation to speak - via zoom or similar technology - as our Sunday speaker before the election on either Sept. 20, Oct. 4, 25 or Nov. 1. This would involve you sharing your views for about 20 to 30 minutes and perhaps being available for dialogue with us for a similar period of time. I would publicize this widely beyond the congregation to increase viewership.
We offer a modest honorarium of $500. I understand if you have too much on your plate to accept, but I couldn't resist passing up the opportunity to ask you.
Rev. Rick, how kind of you to issue this invitation. I have an idea to run by you. Could you email my office via team@moralcourage.com? My assistant will receive your email and set up a time for us to talk. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks.
Thanks for posting this insightful article and for making me aware of Irshad's book (which I just ordered). I am serving as a minister in the Unitarian Universalist tradition and am aghast at the spiritually inept, divisive and most assuredly counter productive methods our religious association is trying to impose upon congregations. The members of the congregation I serve here in Oregon honestly yearn to promote diversity and help create a truly "beloved community" (MLK, Jr.) and this gives me hope that there are wise and compassionate guides out there who don't loathe any segment of the population who can help us find out way.
Rick, thank you for your support. You won't be surprised that I'm hearing from more than a few members of congregations (not just UU congregations!) about this. Might I suggest that you invite your association to present Don't Label Me as a follow-up reading for congregants? One fact that might be worth mentioning is that the New York Society of Ethical Culture bestowed upon me its Humanist of the Year award in 2012. Given the close relationship between UU and the Ethical Culture movement, perhaps my your association and I share crucial ideals?
Hi Irshad,
Yes, I'm delighted to promote your book - and yes, there is much overlap between the Ethical Culture society and the UU's.
I've been looking for something that will help us thread our way through the polarizing rhetoric and framing of issues, so I'm deeply grateful for the work you are doing.
Separately, I daresay you're in great demand as a speaker, but I would like to extend to you an invitation to speak - via zoom or similar technology - as our Sunday speaker before the election on either Sept. 20, Oct. 4, 25 or Nov. 1. This would involve you sharing your views for about 20 to 30 minutes and perhaps being available for dialogue with us for a similar period of time. I would publicize this widely beyond the congregation to increase viewership.
We offer a modest honorarium of $500. I understand if you have too much on your plate to accept, but I couldn't resist passing up the opportunity to ask you.
Wishing you all the best!
Rick
Rev. Rick, how kind of you to issue this invitation. I have an idea to run by you. Could you email my office via team@moralcourage.com? My assistant will receive your email and set up a time for us to talk. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks.