On Sunday July 19, Benita and I presented at the Unitarian Universalist Church on Nashville Rd. in Bowling Green, KY. While I am pretty well verse in theology, I found that my knowledge was limited when it can to the UU Church. I am very thankful for GOOGLE!
We spoke to the congregation about being a locavore and ethical eating, which addresses the UU church’s commitment to social justice and ethical eating. From their website (http://www.uua.org/socialjustice/issuesprocess/currentissues/ethicaleating/index.shtml)
“Delegates at the 2008 General Assembly in Fort Lauderdale, FL, selected "Ethical Eating" to be the 2008-2012 Congregational Study/Action Issue (CSAI) of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations.
The Congregational Study/Action Issue is an invitation for congregations and districts to take a topic of concern and confront it, reflect on it, learn about it, respond to it, comment on it take action—each in their own way. A CSAI is NOT a statement—it is a question.”
I think that many folks understand the importance of recycling and driving cars will low carbon output but it is a bit harder to grasp the concept of ethical eating because it transcends the idea of a “carbon footprint.” Ethical eating deals with environment issues, social equality, animal rights, economic & political stability, and much more. It takes more than just commitment; it takes an intellectual capacity to connect the dots. As citizens in our communities, states, regions, and so forth, it is our responsibility to lead our fellow brothers and citizens to developing consumer habits that are just. I think I like the Unitarians!
I would encourage each of you to visit their website and read some of their materials – I am in awe!
