On whose authority to do we believe what we believe? A sermon by Rev. Michael Schuler

Rev. Michael Schuler gave a great sermon on February 10, 2008 at the First Unitarian Society of Madison, Wisconsin on the topic of authority. Here is a brief description of his sermon from the First Unitarian Society web site:

"On Whose Authority?” by Michael A. Schuler, Parish Minister presented
February 10, 2008Religions vary widely over the question of authority: whose
words, teachings and instructions, and which bodies of doctrine are
followers obliged to heed? The Buddha famously urged seekers to “be lamps
unto themselves.” Hierarchical religions, on the other hand, vest
significant authority in a small council of elders (Mormonism) or a single
figurehead (Roman Catholicism). Although Unitarian Universalists are often
said to have “authority problems,” there are sources to which we, too,
appeal.

You can listen or download an MP3 or read a PDF of the sermon by going to the First Unitarian Society Web Site by clicking here.