It’s been said that UU’s lack a theology of human evil. It’s a tough concept to square with our first Principle of inherent worth and dignity. But it’s hard to watch the news these days without thinking about it, and Steve Brooks suggests the time is ripe for religious liberals to take a fresh look. With help from experimental psychology, he offers thoughts on how to confront it and expose it, without falling into the trap of doing evil ourselves.

A charter member of Austin’s Wildflower Church, speaker and singer-songwriter Steve Brooks has performed at more than 35 UU churches around Texas and beyond. Musically, he’s known for writing a song-a-week for Jim Hightower’s radio show, and for songs that have been recorded by folk and Americana artists like Slaid Cleaves, Christine Albert and the actor Russell Crowe. On top of his solo career, Steve recently joined the legendary ‘60s folk trio The Limeliters. He is currently at work recording his seventh album, titled “Pilgrim Souls.”