First Unitarian Universalist
Freret - New Orleans:
Hypothetical Argument, Real-life Harm
Unitarian Universalists have worked consistently toward equality for all LGBTQIA+ people and, more recently, UUs are defending against escalating attempts to nullify civil rights advances.
What Does it Mean to Have an Abundant Life? Some Thoughts on Prosperity
We talk about "abundant life" in our churches regularly. What does it actually mean?
How to Dismantle 10 of the Worst and Most Crafty LGBT Arguments
Does religion do more harm than good?
Rupert Shortt weighs up the evidence in a new book. Here is an extract
Are You Helping or Harming While Visiting Another Culture?
Why doesn’t HopeChest allow travelers to bring bags full of toys to hand out to children? Why are HopeChest trips called “partner visits” and not “mission trips?” Why do we ask travelers to never leave behind money for children or locals? Why don’t travelers build or complete short-term projects while they’re visiting?
How to spot the signs that your child is self-harming
Studies show long-term harm from spanking children
Some parents spank their children. Several studies now suggest spanking does more harm than good.
11 Helpful Tips From a Parent of a Child Who Self-Harms
Childhood trauma harms kids. Can schools help fix the damage?
Domestic violence. Sexual abuse. An incarcerated parent.
Race-, gender-based bullying does more harm than normal bullying
When children are bullied because of their race, gender, religion or disability, it is more harmful than other instances of bullying, a new study said.
5 Things Millennials Need To Learn About Productivity Now
So how can you know that you’re living a productive life? You can begin by ensuring you understand what God says about productivity.
Number of children who self-harm jumps 70 per cent in just two years
The number of children who self-harm has increased by more than 70 per cent in the past two years to record levels, according to new figures.
How laws designed to protect young offenders might end up doing more harm
Well-meaning laws designed to protect the identity of youth offenders in media reporting can have unintended consequences.
Violence against women harms us all: will measuring the pain help prevent it?
Perhaps if we can quantify the negative impact of violence against women on individuals and wider society, governments might commit to ending it
Why the stream of Black people harmed on video is creating trauma
One writer calls it 'Black Witnessing' - the trauma that comes from seeing someone who looks like you or someone you love in those videos.
What Are Some Words You've Heard That Are So Profound They Changed Your Life?
How to Distinguish Between Normal Marital Arguments and Abuse
Arguments are a normal part of marriage or any committed relationship. Abuse is not. It is easy to tell the difference if you know the telltale signs of abuse. The ideal relationship is one where peace and harmony always reign or almost always. That certainly should be the goal of every couple. On the other hand, what cancer is to the body, emotional abuse is to marriages and committed relationships. Typically, when couples disagree their arguments are about the outcome of a particular…
When "do no harm" is no longer textbook
I think the "do no harm" ethical principle was the primary driver in this case, but it was anything but textbook.
The unique harm we cause when we dissect a powerful woman’s love life
It’s not that we don’t talk about the sex lives of powerful men, but we do talk about them in a different way.
