THE IMAGES FROM the Israel-Hamas war have ripped through social media, sparking arguments and proclamations on Facebook, Instagram, and the platform formerly known as Twitter. Locally, the conflict has split the Massachusetts congressional delegation, and Harvard University leaders issued a second statement after the first one drew criticism for appearing to be a “word salad […]
Religion
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Massachusetts cities and towns have spent millions restoring historic religious sites. They don’t know if it was constitutional.
FOR NEARLY two centuries, the Acton Congregational Church has stood serenely in the town’s main square, its pews offering a welcoming haven for spiritual renewal and quiet reflection. Starting in 2016, however, it became the focal point for a closely-watched court battle over the separation of church and state. On the church’s clapboard front, a […]
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Progressive people of faith can be a powerful political force
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS are very outspoken regarding our beliefs and we consider ourselves a vital, progressive spiritual and religious movement. As a faith that centers on covenant – our promises to each other and the world – we are compelled not only to be vocal, but to put actions behind our beliefs. We see this commitment […]