Tag Archives: UU 2nd Principle
September 11–Justice: Where Do We Begin?
The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much, it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little. Franklin D. Roosevelt Just as there are many … Continue reading
Justice: Service and Systems
People who involve themselves in the work of justice do this work most often in two different ways. One way is in direct service to those who are suffering injustice. Another way is to work to change the systems cause … Continue reading
Justice: Water
The bathtub didn’t seem to be filling very fast. It was quite a surprise when Gramps barged in and turned off the water. He yelled something like “wasting good water” and barged back out again, leaving me to make do with what water … Continue reading
Relational Justice
Without either my teachers or me knowing it, I am fairly sure that my first encounter with any broad or deep understanding of justice in this life came in these familiar terms when I was a child: “Do unto … Continue reading
Justice: Anchors
The word “anchor” has been in the news a lot lately. I have always liked that word: it implies a foothold or a grip; firm ground on which to stand. In today’s hyper-maniac world of the Internet and social media … Continue reading
Justice: Definitions
To ask people living in our culture at this time what justice means is to open the door to several very different views as this article from the University of Colorado explains. It should be noted as we move from … Continue reading
Culture and Tradition: Economic Systems
Economic systems are how a people determine who will participate in the resources of the culture and how. An American enigma: we value democracy but practice plutocracy–rule by the wealthy. Is our economic system tilted always toward keeping the wealthy … Continue reading