Alicia R. Forde

Benevolent Intentions

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Reverend Muir’s deeply researched and powerful examination of how American liberal religion’s theology—rooted in reason and tolerance—has at times been complicit in imperialism, nation-building, and colonial expansion. He unpacks the tangled history of Unitarian and Universalist political and religious leaders (in particular) who, under the guise of ‘benevolent or liberal imperialism’ advanced an oppressive colonizing project in the Philippines. Muir opens the door for truth-telling which is an important first step to co-creating more just and equitable futures.”