Note from Pastor Isa
I hate that I’m writing this. I hate that I feel like I have to.
The unthinkable has become routine. Mass shootings occur so frequently that we hardly even let them into our consciousness. Which is tragic. We have witnessed too many family members and friends … read more.
The deaths of armed service members in Niger brought to light the military presence of our nation in an unexpected place. When I noted to a group of local people, “We don’t even know–our Senate Armed Services Committee doesn’t even know–where we are militarily involved,” … read more.
Here is what I said to the Riley County Law Board (the group that oversees the Riley County Police Department) as a part of the testimony by the Coalition for Equal Justice on Monday, October 16:
On behalf of the Coalition for Equal Justice, I want … read more.
In these times of political uproar and justifiable anger and fear, we don’t want to lose track of the need for connection and centering, what I would call a spiritual connection. Why? Because without that, we too easily become lost in drives, emotions, and ego, … read more.
This is the letter I sent to The Mercury, on behalf of Manhattan Alliance for Peace and Justice (MAPJ) on September 8. It remains relevant.
To the Editor:
I went to the Wednesday protest at Bosco Plaza of President Trump’s rescission of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood … read more.
Welcome seems such a simple thing, but when you reflect on it, so many factors–large and small–go into it.
I hope my welcome to all of you–long-time members, new folks, and even those of you who have never stepped into this space–feels genuine and warm. I … read more.
photo by Rachel Shivers
Why do we have to denounce something as clearly horrible as Nazism and white supremacy? It ought to be clear. Every person of conscience knows that the ideas they endorse are anathema.
As many of you know, Manhattan Alliance for Peace and Justice … read more.
When you read this, I will likely be on vacation–headed back to West Virginia to revisit wonderful old haunts from decades ago. What will have changed? I wonder. What will still be the same?
In our memories, our old homes and hangouts never change. Or maybe … read more.
I write this month’s column from our General Assembly in New Orleans. We are listening to a diverse panel of people — various ages and racial identities — who all serve on the UUA Board, using their personal stories and experience to explore where we … read more.
One of the core questions of religion is why bad things happen, especially to good people. We seem to have more and more opportunities to ask that question.
Vans and trucks plowing into people on sidewalks. The shooting of political representatives at a baseball game. A … read more.
