The Rev. James Ishmael Ford is minister emeritus of First Unitarian Church of Providence, Rhode Island, and is a consulting minister with First Unitarian Church of Los Angeles. James is also the guiding teacher for the Empty Moon Zen sangha. His most recent book is An Introduction to Zen Koans: Learning the Language of Dragons.
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By James Ishmael Ford
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Multiple Voices, One FaithJanice Marie Johnson, James Ishmael Ford, Abhi Prakash Janamanchi, Amanda PoppeiNuanced, surprising, and beautiful, Unitarian Universalism joins together myriad sources and experiences.
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Embracing a new universalismJames Ishmael FordWe find our completeness in knowing that we are woven out of each other and the cosmos itself. -
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How to become a peacemakerJames Ishmael FordFour broad, ancient guidelines for human behavior at the heart of every religion. -
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A few words in favor of JezebelJames Ishmael FordIs Jezebel the baddest of the bad girls of the Bible?
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Writing to the generalJames Ishmael FordOr, how I realized that copying letters for Amnesty International was a spiritual discipline.
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Unitarian Universalism's two truthsJames Ishmael FordWhat is our healing message? To what are we being beckoned when we gather?
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A turning wordJames Ishmael FordWe are what we do. And whatever we are, unless we notice and take corrective action, we just become more of it. -
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A report from the front lines of the culture warsJames Ishmael FordWhy my church voted to support same-sex marriage.
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Stirring up gratitudeJames Ishmael FordIn a flash, memories of joy and sorrow mingle in thanksgiving.
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The demon of certainty and the curious heartJames Ishmael FordCertainty is the most dangerous demon of all.
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Yes, I've read the bill. It stinks.James Ishmael FordWe must respond with love to the fear that drives the debate about immigration.
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What is Unitarian Universalist Buddhism?James Ishmael FordThe history of UU engagement with Buddhism and its growing significance.
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About James Ishmael Ford
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Multiple Voices, One FaithJanice Marie Johnson, James Ishmael Ford, Abhi Prakash Janamanchi, Amanda Poppei
Nuanced, surprising, and beautiful, Unitarian Universalism joins together myriad sources and experiences.