Speaker: Kevin Dooley

Lessons from the Lord (of the Rings)

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Lessons from the Lord (of the Rings)
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For 87 years, readers have been captivated by the dragons, elves, dwarves and, of course, the Hobbits of Middle Earth. Called the “father of modern fantasy,” J. R. R. Tolkien created an enduring fantasy world, as well as archetypes ubiquitous in the genre today, in prose, song and verse. You may recognize this poetic excerpt … Continue reading Lessons from the Lord (of the Rings)

The Ethics of Compromise

Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
Thomas Paine UU Fellowship
The Ethics of Compromise
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Being true to one’s values in lifestyle choices is not always easy. There are times when we do a socially minded action so that we will look good to other people (performance activism) or to prove our conviction (virtue signaling). At other times, we sidestep our morals for simplicity or ease – when culture makes … Continue reading The Ethics of Compromise