From a flyer at the Unitarian Universalist church where I attend:
"We affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person,
justice, equity and compassion in human relations,
acceptance of one another and encouragement to spritual growth,
a free and responsible search for truth and meaning,
the right of consience and use of the democratic process within the congregation and in society at large,
the goal of world community with peace liberty and justice for all,
and respect for the interdependent web of existence of which we are a part"
"Unitarian teachings are drawn from many sources:
Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life
Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love
Wisdom from the world's religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life
Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God's love by loving our neighbor as ourselves
Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit
Spiritual teachings of Earth-centered traditions which celelbrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature"
Unlike many other churches, UU's tend to not have dogmas which must be accepted as an article of "faith". Many spiritual paths and ideas are presented, and members are encouraged to decide for themselves which have the most meaning for themselves as an individual. For example, a UU may decide for themself if they believe what science says about evolution, or not. Creation myths from many cultures are discussed and compared in UU sunday school, as well as many other topics.
Unitarians?
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