unitarian/universalist

[staples420]

So what does everyone think about this religion? I don't know all that much about them but I would be interested in hearing more and everyone's opinions.

[loveflower]

i dont know anything about the religion either- is someone willing to explain?

[Stalkz]

http://www.uua.org/aboutuu/


With its historical roots in the Jewish and Christian traditions, Unitarian Universalism is a liberal religion -- that is, a religion that keeps an open mind to the religious questions people have struggled with in all times and places. We believe that personal experience, conscience and reason should be the final authorities in religion, and that in the end religious authority lies not in a book or person or institution, but in ourselves. We are a "non-creedal" religion: we do not ask anyone to subscribe to a creed.

Our congregations are self-governing. Authority and responsibility are vested in the membership of the congregation. Each Unitarian Universalist congregation is involved in many kinds of programs. Worship is held regularly, the insights of the past and the present are shared with those who will create the future, service to the community is undertaken, and friendships are made. A visitor to a UU congregation will very likely find events and activities such as church school, day-care centers, lectures and forums, support groups, poetry festivals, family events, adult education classes and study groups.

(Excerpts from "We Are Unitarian Universalists", (http://www.uua.org/aboutuu/weare.html) pamphlet #3047)
© Unitarian Universalist Association, 1995

[hygraed]

I'm a Unitarian Universalist (Solid.), and the central belief in this religion is that we haven't got one. A central belief, I mean.
The underlying principle is that of acceptance and diversity; we always welcome new members (we had a convicted murderer once) and we will listen to anybody who wants to speak, no matter how inane we find them. I find that it's the perfect religion for me, because it fosters a sense of brotherhood while not being clandestine. Unitarian Universalists believe in whatever they want, as long as you are accepting of what others believe, and willing to listen. It's wonderful.

[SingflowerCat]

when I go to church, the local Unitarian Church is where I go. One week the lesson will be about Buddha, the next week about god in nature, and still the next week the lesson could be truths learned from Judaism. It's a very non-judgemental atmosphere, and it works well for me since I believe you can learn about Truth through many different religions. Check it out! :)

[BlackGuardXIII]

that sounds very loving and accepting, I like the sound of it, though I would not join.
My Spirit is not in any religion, but in the dirt, the water, the air, and in me.