Category Archives: Leader

Comments of the Leader of the St. Louis Ethical Society – Kate Lovelady

“It’s the End of the World as We Know It: Should We Feel Fine?” Platform notes

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Kate Lovelady, Leader

For Earth Day I gave a platform about climate change and our reactions and non-reactions to it. Below are some notes from that talk. As I also said, I struggle with how to talk about environmental crises in a way … Continue reading →

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Will Humanism End or Save Religion?

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Kate Lovelady, Leader

Here are excerpts from Sunday’s address, “Will Humanism End or Save Religion?” This is a question I’ve been thinking about for a long time–as well as wondering if it’s the right question, as you’ll see below. I’m curious to know … Continue reading →

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“In Defense of Smut” platform follow-up

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Kate Lovelady, Leader

Yesterday’s platform, “In Defense of Smut,” will be posted on our podcast page soon. Be sure to check it out and share with others. It’s a good one In the meantime, below are the guidelines I suggested that we should … Continue reading →

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Platform notes to “The Constitution as Sacred Text”

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Kate Lovelady, Leader

Here are some excerpts from my talk last Sunday, which as always will be available shortly in full on our podcasts page (and all the other places our podcasts are posted, such as iTunes). I’m curious if other people also … Continue reading →

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Platform notes: Get on the Love Bus of Marriage Equality

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Kate Lovelady, Leader

Hooray! Washington State has become the 7th state in the U.S. to affirm legal marriage equality! Since I was busy last Sunday drumming with Occupy Ethical as the platform “music,” it seems an appropriate week to post some notes from … Continue reading →

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Platform notes: “Growing Together”

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Kate Lovelady, Leader

Here’s an extended excerpt from last Sunday’s platform address, “Growing Together,” given by yours truly as a kick-off to our yearly pledge campaign. Please feel free to comment and share with others.

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Exploring Ethical Humanism: Liberal Religion

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Kate Lovelady, Leader

Greetings. Yesterday I continued my series “Exploring Ethical Humanism” in our 9:45 Forum with a discussion on liberal religious attitudes toward authority, “salvation,” and human nature. Preparing for the forum I was reminded of the work of George Lakoff, who … Continue reading →

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Humanist Memorial Quotes

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Kate Lovelady, Leader

This past weekend I did not give a platform address, but I was privileged to preside at the memorial of a gentle, intelligent man who had been a member for over a decade. At this memorial I shared one of … Continue reading →

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“Spiritual Democracy” notes

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Kate Lovelady, Leader

Greetings and Happy (Belated) New Year! Here are some excerpts from last Sunday’s platform. As always the whole talk will be posted to our podcast page in the near future, with notice on the blog when it’s ready.

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What Ethical Society platforms would you like to see in 2012?

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Kate Lovelady, Leader

I wish you all Happy Holidays! (. . . You know, back when I was a Christian talking to other Christians I still said Happy Holidays, because it was easier than saying Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I … Continue reading →

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