Seven years ago, when I was clergy leader at the New York Society, I gave a platform address called Justice January. This January the same person who was then president will be returning to the White House, so I am returning to this topic. As I noted then, justice is “an idea that has taken center stage in ethics, philosophy, religion, law, and politics for millennia.” I asked, “What distinguishes justice from other moral and political ideas?” Now I wonder whether justice in this country has become so politicized as to be meaningless. What does it mean when we say that Ethical Culture has a social justice mission? Explore with me ways to fulfill that mission.

About Anne Klaeysen

Dr. Anne Klaeysen is Leader Emerita of the New York Society for Ethical Culture. She is also co-chair of The Encampment for Citizenship Board. Anne holds a Doctor of Ministry degree in pastoral care and counseling from Hebrew Union College, as well as masters’ degrees in business administration and German. She and her husband, Glenn Newman, were married and raised their children at the Brooklyn Society, where Anne currently serves as vice president.

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