What If Nobody Forgave?
And Other Stories, Second Edition
Edited by Colleen M. McDonald
"From Buddha to Jesus to the Sufi masters of Hinduism, spiritual teachers from various religious traditions have used stories to convey basic messages about truth and right living. The tales gathered here are based on themes that reflect the principles of Unitarian Universalism, a pluralistic religion that draws on the values and wisdom of all world religions."
—from the Preface
Ecoing the seven Principles inherent to the Unitarian Universalist faith, this revised edition contains 11 new stories (19 tales in all) that exemplify virtues such as compassion, idealism, justice, responsibility and reverence. An ideal resource for intergenerational worship, religious education and at-home story time. Each tale is accompanied by discussion questions and activities. Includes a list of recommended stories for further reading.
Colleen M. McDonald has been minister of religious education at the UU Church of Rockford, IL, for 13 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a master's degree in Religious Education.
Praise for What If Nobody Forgave?:
In this delightful little book, we are invited to walk,
skip, and jump long paths of peace, justice, and beauty. It is a book whose
mighty gentleness is both forming and transforming. In an era of increasing
despair, the authors invite us to the shining light of hope-filled stories. This book is a cherished 'candle' for my grandchildren and me!"
—Ronald Hecker Cram,
author, Bullying: A Spiritual Crisis
"Stories have the ability to connect us to our better
selves. What if Nobody Forgave is a collection of stories with wonderful
opportunities for such connecting. Through the stories we are connected to our
principles in ways that show how we can live them out in our lives. Connections
are made between home and church, children and adults, family traditions and how
they shape our lives, and the hopes and dreams of life. This is a must-have resource for home and church."
—Elizabeth M. Strong, minister of religious
education and religious education program
consultant
For more information contact skinnerhouse @ uua.org.
Last updated on Thursday, April 5, 2007.
