About Unitarian Universalism
Unitarian Universalist history traces its roots to the early days of Christianity, in recent centuries growing up through liberal Protestant Christianity. Our roots are especially pronounced in US history. Unitarians emphasized the intrinsic goodness of humanity, while the Universalists argued that all people would receive salvation.
In the twentieth century, Unitarianism and Universalism consolidated into one denomination and broadened to include other paths in addition to Christianity. These days, most of us are Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Humanist, Jewish, Muslim, Pagan, atheist and agnostic, believers in God, and more.
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You can learn more about us in this brief video:
The Seven Principles
Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote seven Principles, which we hold as strong values and moral guides. We live out these Principles within a “living tradition” of wisdom and spirituality, drawn from sources as diverse as science, poetry, scripture, and personal experience.
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As Rev. Barbara Wells ten Hove explains, “The Principles are not dogma or doctrine, but rather a guide for those of us who choose to join and participate in Unitarian Universalist religious communities.”
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1st Principle: The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
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2nd Principle: Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;
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3rd Principle: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
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4th Principle: A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
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5th Principle: The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;
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6th Principle: The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
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7th Principle: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
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The seven Principles and six Sources of the Unitarian Universalist Association grew out of the grassroots of our communities, were affirmed democratically, and are part of who we are. Read them as they are written in our UUA Bylaws.