Power Struggle
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When you decide to altruistically assist others, you do so in love not because of a persons skin color. When you feed the hungry and clothe the naked, you share with anyone who is in need! This is what I have learned from the story. If I get too caught up in special interests, I lose the very essence of what Unitarian Universalism stands for.

So, why am I here? Yes, I am an African American candidate for UU ministry, but above that, I am a human being who seeks to live out his UU principles. I am not here to be the voice of the Black race for Unitarian Universalism, nor am I here to fill anybody’s quota. I chose to be UU because, quite simply, I agreed with what we stand for. And that’s why you’re here too. Correct?

We are here to promote justice and equity; we are here to be an advocate for compassion in human relations; we are here to respect the worth and dignity of all humanity; we are here to encourage free thinkers; we are here to develop our own creed for life; we are here to create a sanctuary for others and ourselves…

This is why we’re here. This is why you’re here. This is why I am here.

“If I can help somebody as I pass along; if I can cheer somebody with a word or song; if I can show somebody they’re traveling wrong—then my living shall not be in vain!

If I can do my duty as a servant of humanity ought; and bring a message of truth to world once wrought; and spread love's message like the Sages taught—then my living—OUR LIVING, shall not be in vain!”

Thank you for your time this morning. Let it be so! Text

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