The Dark Side of Thomas Jefferson A new portrait of the founding father challenges the long- held perception of Thomas Jefferson as a benevolent slaveholder. By Henry Wiencek With five simple words in the Declaration of Independence—“all men are created equal”—Thomas Jefferson undid Aristotle’s ancient formula, which had governed human affairs until 1776: “From the … Continue reading A Recommended Reading for the Congregation
Tackling White Privilege A letter from our Board of Trustees: Hello all! We are writing with the plan for addressing our potential name change. There are two decisions to be made, as we see it. First – do we want to change our name from Thomas Jefferson Unitarian, as the Board of Trustees recommends? And … Continue reading What’s In OUR Name?
Originally from Evansville, In., Nancy grew up in the boondocks near the Ohio River. Educationally, Nancy was an English major with a focus on the humanities. She was a social worker for 15 years and a college professor for 30 years. Nancy is an avid reader and serious movie buff…lover of the arts, gardening, cooking … Continue reading Member Spotlight: Nancy Thomas
Edna was raised Southern Baptist although she wanted to be a Catholic. Her epiphany came when her Baptist minister told her whether she was going to heaven or hell and she couldn’t believe him. … Continue reading Member Spotlight: Edna Campbell
