Some interesting discussion on Reddit regarding David Cycleback... https://www.reddit.com/r/UnitarianUniversalist/comments/1d33k7q/david_cyclebacks_attacks_megathread/?rdt=52474

Just a reminder that the NAUA is an organization that was started in opposition to the current direction and leadership of the UUA. Its founder, Dr Ecklof, continues to denounce UUism under the UUA as being a cult, with indoctrinated ministers, and need for "saner leadership". I will continue to support the UUA and will have nothing to do with this alternative organization.

Jim I agree. I'm honestly not sure why information about NAUA is being posted here under Denominational Affairs. It seems an inappropriate location to post. I may be wrong, but I thought denominational affairs referred to, from the UUA "The primary responsibility of the denominational affairs committee is to provide a liaison between the congregation and both the Unitarian Universalist Association and the region. The committee meets to discuss issues of denominational concern. It promotes education on Unitarian Universalist General Assembly social justice statements in collaboration with other committees. It fosters an understanding of, and a commitment to, what it means to be a responsible member of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. Through these efforts, the denominational affairs committee prepares a pool of people in the congregation to be delegates to the General Assembly and to district meetings." Perhaps it would make sense to create another category for the Forum - ?

Me too Jim. The more I read, the more concerned I am about the appropriateness of this information being shared here on our website. It is heavily biased and feels based more on opinion rather than fact. Truly disturbing.

Thank you so much for compiling this information! So interesting.

As the NAUA is not a denomination, and whose sole purpose is to rattle off all the perceived failures of the UUA, I'm not sure why discussion of NAUA is housed in this forum.

Agreed!

I think the UUA will do just fine.

Please note that this publication is from the NAUA, the alternative organization started by Dr Ted Ecklof in opposition to the current direction of the UUA. He considers the UUA to be a cult with misguided leadership, which I disagree with completely.

Yes, I believe you have made your personal opinion clear. Thanks.

As I have shared previously, you may be misinformed about the NAUA. While Eklof is one of the founders, he is not the entire NAUA. While there are some facets that NAUA does not agree with UUA on, it is not indicating that NAUA is in opposition to the entire UUA . NAUA frequently tells people they can belong to UUA and NAUA. It is not an either-or decision. NAUA has some very good liberal religious focus. I am keeping an open mind. I am now a member of both, the NAUA as an individual and the UUA via our congregation UUSE.