Pete Stark, Unitarian Universalist Congressperson, Makes the News!

Congressperson Pete Stark of Walnut Creek has made big news by confirming that he does not believe in a supreme being, making him the highest-ranking atheist holding political office. He may also be the highest-ranking Unitarian Universalist holding public office--we haven't had a president since William Howard Taft, I don't think.

The SF Chronicle's "Two Cents" column featured people weighing in on the topic today, and my eye was caught by this response:

Patrice Bennet-Alder, Daly City
If a candidate states being atheist, or Unitarian Universalist, I see that as a plus. Their values and priorities come from their own intellect and conscience, and they have the courage to go up against the Christian majority. I have been Unitarian Universalist all my life.