Capital Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Where is the line that separates the biblical injunction against suicide from respecting a person’s integrity and rational choice? Discussions of capital punishment and physician-assisted suicide rarely mention the decision to self-deliver when life becomes unbearable.  Award-winning documentary “How to Die in Oregon” (available at the public library) deals directly with euthanasia.  In today’s homily, speaker Peter Scales hopes to illuminate the morality and legality of self-delivery.

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We will look at Tolerance and Acceptance as they relate to our Unitarian and world history. How do these concepts look in today’s world and what do you think about them?

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Someone recently told me that after reading the work of poet David Whyte they were convinced that rather than seeking balance in life, the goal should be to live in a way that feels whole. What are our lives committed to? To whom to give our time and energies? How can we have a full sense of who we are show up in every facet of our lives?

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There are valid reasons to avoid talking about religion. And times when the silence is uncomfortable. A look at uneasiness about admitting to religion.

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Join with Rosemary as she explores the humour and wisdom of Sufis. Some are more liberal than others, but they have one thing in common: They laugh a lot. Over the centuries, from this sustained laughter has emerged the mythical Mulla Nasruddin. What are these hilarious stories and mysteries embedded in the Mulla? The Mulla is described as a village idiot and sage rolled into one. Come and find out what the Mulla has to say!

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“Get real! ” we sometimes hear.　 Are Unitarians too idealistic? Dana Lynn Seaborn will share a homily by a California UU minister who explores this relevant topic.

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