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Freedom of belief is the characteristic theme of contemporary Unitarian Universalism. We are non-creedal, there is no doctrinal test for membership.

Instead we have chosen a heritage which places the final authority for religious questions, not with an institution, the church; nor with a book, the Bible, but with reason and individual conscience.

A Unitarian Universalist, led by his or her reason and conscience to a belief in the unique mission of Jesus, may sit beside another Unitarian Universalist, similarly led, who denies the existence of God.

If there are differences among us as to the probability of life after death, there is the agreement that there is life after birth and it is to be cherished.

We, as 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 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 we share draws from many sources:

D
irect 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.

 

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