5A drug-induced psychosis, during which she almost killed a carload of children, inspired Can we designate some people as evil? Her childhood shame at being labeled selfish informs Our First Principle: the inherent worth and dignity of every person. Her political rage at the growing power of the extreme right inspired Liberals in the Bible Belt: what do we do with our anger?
This collection is both an exploration of the moral foundations of Unitarian Universalism and a personal testament. The inherent optimism of our faith informs every chapter in this book. We can all deepen our understanding of ourselves and our world. Becoming a Unitarian Universalist recounts one woman's approach to that lifelong journey.