Rebecca Ann Parker

Benevolent Intentions

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Benevolent Intentions is a must read for every Unitarian Universalist and person of liberal religious outlook who is prepared to honestly face how easily liberal religion can align itself with white supremacy. Beautifully researched and engaging to read, Fred Muir’s historical study of religious complicity in the nineteenth-century US takeover of Hawaii and the Philippines offers vitally important internal critique of our faith tradition. With the help of Muir’s insights and analysis we are better equipped to move beyond the tragic limits of ‘benevolent intentions’ to become more faithful builders of beloved community.”