Unitarian-Universalism

In 1961 Unitarian-Universalist formed in the United States. The Universalist Church of America merged with the American Unitarian Association. They do not have a creed. However, members unify in the belief that everyone finds their own creed and they are all on their own spiritual journey. There isn’t a religious text. They use many different religious texts.  Members also identify themselves differently. One could be a humanist, another an atheist and another a Christian.

Since they do not have a dogma many Unitarian-Universalists believe in the 7 purposes :

1. The inherent worth and dignity of every person;

2.     Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;

3.     Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;

4.     A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;

5.     The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;

6.     The goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all;

7.     Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part

 

The Symbol for Unitarian-Universalism. A burning chalice. It has no explanation.