| 12 months ago :: Jun 19, 2012 - 7:55PM #1 | |
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So, beliefnet just idetntified me as a Unitarian Univeralist. That seems really weird. I'm an ex-Catholic and a very strong conservative (of the Goldwater->Reagan->Paul tradition). Now, i married my wife in a Unitarian church and I known the way conservatives are viewed. I don't care if people are gay. I don't care if they have abortions (okay, I'm not comfortable with late-term but that's a discussion of humanity) . But the same principles make me abhor "soak the rich" or "social justice". I believe in a god and want to find a spiritual home. I want a religion. I DON'T want to whore myself to it. Am I being to close-minded? I'd appreciate any thoughts.
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| 12 months ago :: Jun 20, 2012 - 12:54AM #2 | |
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You probably have more company than you think. My background is Jewish though my wife is a lifelong Unitarian. The conservative UUs generaly hide in the shadows and don't reveal themselves often. I am known in our community as a conservative and every so often someone will agree with me on some social issue or admit their NRA membership to me. There is a place for you even if it is to bring a different point of view to the subject at hand. |
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| 12 months ago :: Jun 20, 2012 - 11:32AM #3 | |
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Welcome to the UU forum. You will find people with many different views. Here you will find many that share your views.
With love,
Rev Dorris |
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| 9 months ago :: Sep 02, 2012 - 6:35PM #4 | |
You abhor "social justice?" What does that mean? You favor social injustice? |
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| 9 months ago :: Sep 08, 2012 - 12:24AM #5 | |
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Social Justice can often be a euphemism for equality of outcomes. Some people feel that not only does everone deserve an equal oportunity but they deserve an equal outcome. In this context, I abhor it too. |
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