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Posts by James Croft

Sunday Mornings at the Ethical Society

By James Croft | January 17, 2021

While our building has been closed during the pandemic, I wanted to take the…

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We’re Hiring an Associate Leader!

By James Croft | October 24, 2019

The Ethical Society of St. Louis seeks a full-time Associate Leader (equivalent to Associate…

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How We Talk Together Online

By James Croft | August 12, 2019

Communicating online can be difficult. When we can’t see each other’s faces, or hear…

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Humanist Words at PrideFest Interfaith Service

By James Croft | July 2, 2019

These words were offered by our Outreach Director, James Croft, to close the Interfaith…

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Why the Ethical Society Won’t be Marching Downtown This Year

By James Croft | June 26, 2019

The core value of the Ethical Society of St. Louis, as a Humanist congregation,…

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Revere the World

By James Croft | April 20, 2019

This is a series of guest essays by Ethical Society member Bobbi Linkemer. You…

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We Should Teach The Bible in Schools – In a Secular Way

By James Croft | January 31, 2019

What public schools cannot do – and what they should never do – is try to indoctrinate young people into a particular religious faith, using the resources of the government to push sectarian religious views.

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We Must Defend Religious Freedom

By James Croft | January 16, 2019

We have the right to choose our own religion, but not the right to force others to live according to its dictates.

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Celebrate Thanksgiving with the Ethical Society

By James Croft | November 18, 2018

We will host our annual Thanksgiving potluck on Thursday Nov. 22, from 1-3 p.m.

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Post Platform Reflection: Kate Lovelady’s “Love Stinks”

By James Croft | March 6, 2018

Kate’s Platform Address on Sunday, “Love Stinks,” drew our attention to the negative aspects…

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