Spiritual vs politically idolatrous churches
Tom Schade at Prophet Motive continues his discussion of spiritual vs politically idolatrous churches.Much of the conflict over politics and church among Unitarian Universalists is between advocates of a passive/quietistic/spiritual church and proponents of the blue politically idolatrous church. Most Unitarian Universalist churches and ministers are happily enrolled in a grand coalition of the Left. I will never forget the UU minister who hoped that our congregation would recover from a difference of opinions about theology, liturgy and symbols by uniting against George W. Bush. But there has also been a steady drumbeat of criticism of dominant “politicization” of Unitarian Universalism. Some criticism has been from genuine conservatives and Republicans, but mostly the critics have urged us to keep politics out of the service, the sanctuary and the sermon.
posted by Paul Wilczynski @ 9:00 AM
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