After careful consideration of fellow TJers’ thoughtful comments, the history professor’s talk on Jefferson (Dr. Calvert), and re-reading Dr. King’s Letter from a Birmingham Jail, I now contend we cannot wait any longer to seek a new name for our TJ community. These excerpts from https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letter_from_Birmingham_Jail caught my attention: He also referred to the broader scope of … Continue reading For A Name Change
I suggest that we keep the name, “Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Universalist Church” in honor of our third president, the author of the Declaration of Independence, and the visionary behind the Louisiana Purchase, to name a few of the many accomplishments of this great American, who promoted religious freedom and separation of church and state, advocated … Continue reading Against a Name Change
Please discuss this very important matter among yourselves, do your own research, discuss in chalice circles and attend one of the discussion groups that we have scheduled. We encourage our youth to attend to offer their input. Upcoming Opportunities Participants may attend more than one session but RSVP’s are needed (A special notice will be … Continue reading Info & Discussion Opportunities
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
