1. davidcycleback.com

    Dec 26, 2024The result is that, for all practical purposes, the congregation has a top-down orthodoxy. The powers that be allow alternative views but organizationally marginalize and isolate them. This defies UU's liberal traditions and helps explain why so many believers in independent thinking left the congregation and UU.. Group dynamics
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  3. We find evidence in the statement of purposes and principles adopted by the general assembly in the 1980s and the ongoing development into the 21st century of worship and educational efforts aimed at all ages of the lifespan that celebrate pluralism, multiculturalism, and work to counter anything that inhibits either the free and responsible ...
  4. Although Unitarianism and Universalism both have origins as liberal Christian traditions, today we embrace diverse teachings from many different global religions and philosophies. Unitarian Universalists believe more than one thing. We think for ourselves and reflect together about important topics like the following: The existence of a Higher ...
  5. en.wikipedia.org

    Unitarian Universalism (otherwise referred to as UUism [1] or UU) [7] [8] [9] is a liberal religious movement [1] characterized by a "free and responsible search for truth and meaning". [10] [11] Unitarian Universalists assert no creed, [2] but instead are unified by their shared search for spiritual growth.[1] [3] [12] Unitarian Universalists do not have an official, unified corpus of sacred ...
  6. Although Unitarian Universalism is a non-creedal religion, which does not require its members to accept a single set of spiritual beliefs, we do share certain fundamental values that as Unitarian Universalist congregations we have agreed to affirm and promote: The inherent dignity and worth of every person;
  7. davidcycleback.com

    Oct 13, 2024Unitarian Universalism (UU) has historically been a non-creedal, pluralistic and classically liberal church built upon the foundations of tolerance, freedom of belief and expression and the welcoming of individuality and personal spiritual journeys. One of its core principles is "A free and responsible search for truth and meaning," encapsulated by the slogan "We don't have
  8. This thoughtful pamphlet outlines three spiritual disciplines within Unitarian Universalism—covenant, pluralism, and transformation—and offers rich and engaging insight into their significance. To read this pamphlet click here. Pack of 25 pamphlets. Available for pre-order. Buy This Book. More from inSpirit: The UU Book and Gift Shop
  9. Unitarian Universalism is a non-creedal religion. That means you do not need to affirm belief to belong. But we do have principles we follow. ... Grateful for the religious pluralism which enriches and ennobles our faith, we are inspired to deepen our understanding and expand our vision. As free congregations we enter into this covenant ...
  10. Most recently, this evolution has taken the form of adopting new language to describe who we are as UUs. At General Assembly in June 2024, UUs voted to replace existing Seven Principles and Six Sources language in our bylaws with language describing Unitarian Universalism through these shared values: ... We honor the interdependent web of all ...
  11. The values we share include all the following, which we hold as inseparable and deeply interconnected: Interdependence. We honor the interdependent web of all existence and with humility, we acknowledge our place in it. Pluralism. We celebrate that we are all sacred beings, diverse in culture, experience, and theology. Justice. We work to be ...

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