This lecture explores how the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “The Outcast” uses science fiction to illuminate core values of Unitarian Universalism and Humanism. Through the story of a society that suppresses individual gender identity, it invites reflection on the inherent worth and dignity of every person and the moral necessity of compassion and justice. The discussion connects the episode’s themes to real-world struggles for authenticity, conscience, and acceptance in the face of social pressure. Attendees will be encouraged to consider how they can live out these values by affirming identity, challenging injustice, and practicing empathy in their daily lives.