We are on the cusp of making the biggest change to the core of our faith since the Principles were first revised in 1985. In June we will vote on replacing the Seven Principles and Six Sources with value terms. Come discover the history of our Seven Principles and why we should seriously consider retaining … Continue reading The Problem with Principles

What learning to ride a motorcycle teaches me about love.

How does a religion without fixed beliefs or even a foundational text organize itself? Why do we need principles in our faith? And are the Seven Principles we have up to the task?

Awe is something that we associate with the very big, say the stars or mountains, but can we feel awe at the very small? Awe is when we have that “eureka,” a knowledge of how something really is, appreciate its importance, and can begin to feel gratitude that something or someone is in our lives. … Continue reading Everyday Awe