Liberal Religion

Returning To The Scene Of The Crime: Phoenix, Two Years Later

Rev. Peter Morales | Posted 04.24.2012

Rev. Peter Morales

As the president of the Unitarian Universalist Association and a man of faith, I knew it was my obligation to stand in opposition to this draconian legislation that harms immigrants and people of color, tears apart families and destroys the peace of mind within American communities.

Religion Is Divisive and Conservative -- and a Very Good Thing

Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie | Posted 03.19.2012

Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie

Religion rejects the arrogance of those who assume that by virtue of the fact that they are here now, they possess greater insight into the human condition than revered teachers of old.

What It Means To Be A Liberal Person Of Faith

Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie | Posted 02.12.2012

Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie

There is nothing wrong with being a conservative, of course, but we liberal people of faith like to point out that there are other kinds of believers in America. In fact, there are a lot of us.

Why Americans Dismiss Sin

Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie | Posted 12.20.2011

Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie

Fresh from the jarring experience of Yom Kippur prayer, I find myself wishing that we would struggle with sin more than we do.

The Link Between Education And Views Of Heaven

Posted 10.04.2011

By Cathy Lynn Grossman USA Today (RNS) The old wisdom: The more educated you are, the less likely you will be religious. But a new study says educ...

Ecstasy And The Future Of Liberal Religion

Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie | Posted 09.09.2011

Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie

Americans are disenchanted with liberal religion because they crave religious passion and because they are disenchanted with religious institutions and leaders who are seem genuinely afraid of religious feeling.