Unitarian Universalism

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At times, the specific religious traditions, practices, and beliefs of the past are not enough to fill the spiritual void of the modern human being. Even more, a single religion alone may not hold all of the answers to satisfy one’s desire for enlightenment, and many choose a new path. This is the path that led to the creation of the religious denomination of Unitarian Universalism.

The faith of Unitarian Universalism was brought into existence upon the formation of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) from the merger of the two liberal Protestant denominations of Unitarianism and Universalism in Boston, Massachusetts in the year 1961. No single person may be claimed to as the founder of this faith. At the time of founding, these two denominations had expanded beyond the scope of their Christian roots, and as such, many members of the Unitarian Universalist congregation may identify themselves with more than one religion making them very theologically diverse. This characteristic can be termed religious pluralism, or acceptance of various religions. Members cherish and respect their solemn, unified search for spiritual growth and understanding above all else.

The most defining characteristic of Unitarian Universalism is that it follows no specific set of beliefs and holds no official creed. Members are given absolute freedom to search out and find their own truths regarding such topics as existence, nature, the meaning of life, creation, and the afterlife. Instead of formal standards or beliefs, the Unitarian Universalist Association has embraced “Principles, Purposes, and Sources” which its members confirm, promote, and share as part of their faith.

The seven Principles and Purposes are as follows:

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