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 PoppeiFrom SpiritNuanced, surprising, and beautiful, Unitarian Universalism joins together myriad sources and experiences.
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Embracing a new universalismJames Ishmael FordFrom SpiritWe 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 FordFrom LifeFour broad, ancient guidelines for human behavior at the heart of every religion. -
You don't sayJames Ishmael FordFrom SpiritWe can’t help seeing through words, but it’s worth trying.
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A few words in favor of JezebelJames Ishmael FordFrom SpiritIs Jezebel the baddest of the bad girls of the Bible?
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Writing to the generalJames Ishmael FordFrom SpiritOr, how I realized that copying letters for Amnesty International was a spiritual discipline.
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Unitarian Universalism's two truthsJames Ishmael FordFrom SpiritWhat is our healing message? To what are we being beckoned when we gather?
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A turning wordJames Ishmael FordFrom LifeWe 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 FordFrom LifeWhy my church voted to support same-sex marriage.
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Stirring up gratitudeJames Ishmael FordFrom SpiritIn a flash, memories of joy and sorrow mingle in thanksgiving.
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The demon of certainty and the curious heartJames Ishmael FordFrom SpiritCertainty is the most dangerous demon of all.
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Yes, I've read the bill. It stinks.James Ishmael FordFrom SpiritWe must respond with love to the fear that drives the debate about immigration.
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What is Unitarian Universalist Buddhism?James Ishmael FordFrom EditorialThe history of UU engagement with Buddhism and its growing significance.
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Crying out for justiceJames Ishmael FordFrom SpiritEverything is perfect, and needs a lot of work.
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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 PoppeiFrom Spirit
Nuanced, surprising, and beautiful, Unitarian Universalism joins together myriad sources and experiences.