Opening Words:

"Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can't ride you unless your back is bent."

Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, political, economic, physical, and spiritual freedom are all deeply entwined realities that inspire great passion.  In the Unitarian Universalist tradition, we hold special esteem for freedom of religion and freedom of belief. And, typically when we speak of these, we are referring to social and political achievements that are both noble and necessary.