Staying with the Trouble

Today's service preceded the AGM of our Unitarian Universalist Church. Rob's address today was a very relevant and timely reflection on church governance and how - in what seems to be an emerging global tidal-wave of despotism - we will be challenged to give our fullest expression to the Fifth Principle of Unitarian Universalism: "the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregation and in society at large." Rob briefly mentions the history of democracy and observes the "messiness" of the democratic process - compared with totalitarian, dictatorial systems. However, rather than admonishing us to "stay out of trouble", Rob urges us to "stay with the trouble" of the democratic process - thereby giving our fullest expression to our UU Fifth Principle as the best and wisest way forward in church - and global - governance and decision-making. Listen on!