Monthly Archives: March 2007
Responding to Ministry’s Opposite
“We are face to face with our destiny, and we must meet it with a high and resolute courage. For us is the life of action, of strenuous performance of duty; let us live in the harness, striving mightily; let … Continue reading
Thich Nhat Hanh on the Third Buddhist Precept: Sexual Responsibility
For those interested in Buddhism or sexual ethics, this essay by Thich Nhat Hanh is well worth the read. It’s different from what I usually see on the subject. While Thich Nhat Hanh has long been one of my heroes … Continue reading
Time for a Report Card?
HALT, a legal consumer organization, does an annual review, state-by-state, of lawyer discipline. Here’s how one state in the top 10 (with a grade of C) breaks down: Fairness of Disciplinary Procedures – A Publicity and Responsiveness – B Openness … Continue reading
Apologies Recap
Reading Aaron Lazare’s On Apology has spurred quite a series of posts. It’s such a thought-provoking book, and I simply can’t say enough good things about it. Apology has not typically been a central focus in Unitarian Universalist response to … Continue reading
Apologies Part 4: The Congregation
A couple of weeks ago it struck me that my congregation has never apologized for the misconduct. This is in marked contrast to my awareness of the minister and the association. I am keenly aware of the status of apology … Continue reading