Religion vs. Common Sense

"Since I was a boy, I questioned Christianity and other religions. To me, they often just didn't make sense. So in this service, let's just sort this out and lay it all on the table -- for example, how is it that when you listen to five preahers, you hear five completely different answers. I think that's not because they're lying, but because people temper what they read with what they've learned in life. So after I throw these ideas out there, I look forward to a meaningful discussion." -- Chief Harold Hatcher

Harold "Buster" Hatcher has been Chief of the Waccamaw Indian People since 1992. Before that, Chief Hatcher served 20 years in the US Army, where he earned numerous decorations including a Bronze Star. As chief, Chief Hatcher has advocated tirelessly for Indian affairs. He has led successful efforts to enable state recognition of Native entities, allow Native Chiefs and religious leaders to perform marriages for their own people, and ensure the rights of Native Americans to vote and to register companies as minority-owned. At the federal level, his activism helped achieve some relief in federal laws that separate non-federal Indians from other US citizens.  Chief Hatcher is accompanied by his wife, Susan Hayes-Hatcher, who also serves with him on the Waccamaw Tribal Council, and who will perform the offerings during the service this morning. They are proud parents of three fine children. We welcome both of you back to All Souls Waccamaw this morning.

The service will begin at 11am and will be available on Facebook Live. To participate remotely, go to the ASWUU Facebook page and click the Live link.

We will have a social hour after the service for coffee, snacks and conversation. You may bring a dish to share if you would like to do so.

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