Rev. G. Jude Geiger

With the tragedy of the death of Trayvon Martin turning another corner, and George Zimmerman finally charged with murder, I can't foretell where the law will take us. At this time, we can allow this story to demand that we call out the horrors of violence and prejudice wherever they...

Sometimes we think so highly of ourselves that we think we know what's best for the people around us. Sometimes we're so sure that if only things were done "my" way, all would work out just right. That's not religious thinking. That's ego speaking. It is in this cautionary spirit...

On Feb. 12, at the First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Brooklyn, our Senior High Youth led an educational service project with our children as part of the Standing on the Side of Love campaign.

After teaching our children a bit about love, marriage equality and justice, we...

We often hear the phrase "The War on Christianity" loudly bandied about by politicians, pundits and religious groups. Generally speaking, it's a Conservative call declaiming the dissolution of Christian values in mainstream discourse and governance. As a liberal, I want to come out and say they are right. There is...

From Black Friday to Christmas we've heard news stories of shopping that have ranged from violent to charitable. From bad to worse, the notorious pepper-spraying officer gave way to the pepper-spraying Walmart shopper. The season of consumer coverage culminated with warm stories of anonymous donors paying off lay-away bills at...

It's heartbreaking to read the many reports of teens and young adults considering or committing suicide, or our young people bullied and victimized for being different. Many of these teens are struggling with sexuality and gender identity in a society that's not always accepting. With Transgender Day of Remembrance on...