The Nantucket Unitarian Universalists (NUU) church in Nantucket, Massachusetts, has canceled its annual Fourth of July reading of the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights. The church cited an ongoing effort to understand 'our own whiteness' as the reason for the cancellation, according to a letter from Rev. Erin Splaine published by the Nantucket Current. This event has been held for the past 25 years. The decision has sparked criticism from some social media users who argue that it reflects a broader discomfort with celebrating America's founding documents. In response to the cancellation, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on the island announced it would hold its own reading of the founding documents, emphasizing the aspirational nature of these texts. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Nantucket Unitarian Meeting House and President Biden's office for comments.
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Nantucket Church Cancels July 4 Celebration Amid Whiteness Discussion
The Nantucket Unitarian Universalists church has canceled its Fourth of July reading of the Declaration of Independence, citing a need to understand 'our own whiteness.' This decision has drawn criticism on social media, while another church on the island plans to hold a reading of the founding documents.
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Biden’s posh vacation enclave roiled as church axes July 4 tradition over ‘whiteness’ debate: ‘Spewing lies’
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Nantucket Church Cancels July 4 Celebration Amid Whiteness Discussion
