A drug-induced psychosis, during which she almost killed a carload of children, inspired "e;Can we designate some people as evil?"e; Her childhood shame at being labeled selfish informs "e;Our First Principle: the inherent worth and dignity of every person"e;. Her political rage at the growing power of the extreme right inspired "e;Liberals in the Bible Belt: what do we do with our anger?"e;This collection is both an exploration of the moral foundations of Unitarian Universalism and a personal testament. The inherent optimism of our faith informs every chapter in this book. We can all deepen our understanding of ourselves and our world. Becoming a Unitarian Universalist recounts one woman's approach to that lifelong journey.