On May 1st, 1865, a large group of newly freed slaves in Charleston, SC, honored the memories and sacrifice of over 200 Union soldiers who died in a Confederate prison camp. This compelling story in our history may not have any direct links to our modern Memorial Day, but the sentiment of honoring those who have fought for and defended justice remains the same.
Abundance? The Earth Is Asking.
Politicos on the Left and Right have used the buzz words abundance and scarcity for decades to justify their government policies and practices. But too few have ever paid enough attention to Earth’s all-encompassing ecology—and our UU Seventh Principle, “Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.”