It's actually pretty easy to pin down what they believe
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We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to 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 spiritual growth in our congregations;
* A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
* The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;
* The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
* Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
The living tradition which we share draws 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 neighbors 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 celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.
Anything after that, depends on you. I've only been going to the church by my house in MIlwaukee for a month or so, but I have already learned more about the history of religions, Jesus the man, the Jewish religion, and humanists than I ever knew before.
A few weeks ago, there was a discussion group after Service. In it were athiests, Jews, pagans, Roman Catholics, agnostics (me
), and a Buddist. It was a very interesting hour, to say the least. The best part was that nobody got offended by any others beliefs, and actually listened when people spoke, as oposed to treating what others said as blasphemous lies.
It's the most comfortable I have felt in church since I was 4 years old.
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But that's just my own feeling.
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And that is exactly the point.