Minot J. Savage

Minot Judson Savage (1841–1918) was an American Unitarian minister, writer, and lecturer known for advocating religious liberalism. Ordained in the nineteenth century, he served Unitarian congregations and became a prominent public speaker on theology, ethics, and modern thought. Savage wrote widely on religion and society, arguing for a faith responsive to scientific and historical inquiry and emphasizing moral progress over dogma. In later years he moved toward ethical and religious humanism, reflecting a broader shift among some liberal Protestants of his era. Through sermons, books, and lectures, he helped shape debates about belief, reason, and social responsibility in American religious life.