SUUF Member Paul Friedman, PhD., will provide this week’s talk, “From the Ten Commandments to UU’s Seven  Principles.”  Both “lists” offer guidelines for living a good life; both are widely respected.  This in-depth exploration will reveal what they have in common, how they differ; and how each was beautifully suited to the world in which it appeared.

The Golden Rule is a Universalist example of wisdom—it’s a central principle in nearly all the world’s religions.  Yet it’s often violated, sometimes even in the name of those faiths and by their leaders.  Understanding why requires a deep dive into where the Golden Rule … read more.