UU Humanist Association president John Hooper will speak to the UUCS Sunday Forum on the topic of “Religion and Secularism: Navigating the Treacherous Sea of Words.” 

In the modern era of instant communication it is becoming more and more important that we understand each other. What one of us hears another say is frequently not what the other thought she said. This may be the primary challenge to effective communication between the so-called “secular” community and liberal religion. We will look closely at several words and phrases that tend to lead to the greatest confusion, and then discuss how we can authentically seek mutual understanding without forcing our respective definitions on one another.