Are white UUs inherently racists? Dr. Campbell will address this issue by examining our seven principles. Are they a credo or a creed? Can we view them from the perspective of Marxist Leninist historical theism? What is the relevance of the principles for the struggle now going on in the UUA to address racism? Are we going toward a multiracial Unitarian Universalism for all our members or a multicultural Black Unitarian Universalism for some of our members?
“Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion: The Wisdom of Jonathan Haidt”
Dr. Michael Sullivan will be presenting a creative understanding of why good people are divided by politics and religion. It is based on the work of social psychologist Jonathan Haidt. Dr. Haidt concludes that “morality binds and blinds”. Using the six foundations of morality derived from his research, we can gain a better understanding of “the righteous mind” that everyone has. This can help bridge political and religious divides and promote greater respect for opposing views.