All these people, and others who label their beliefs still differently, are faithful Unitarian Universalists committed to the practice of free religion. We worship, sing, play, study, teach, and work for social justice together as congregations-all the while remaining strong in our individual convictions.
I’ve become facinated by Unitarian Universalism. It’s the first religion I’ve ever found that follows most of my own beliefs. And of course its leaders are anti-Bush and anti-war, pro-same sex marriages, and are extremely tollerant of religious beliefs, so that does make it even more appealing. I must certainly read more on this church.
Julian Bond delivered the 79th Ware Lecture with stinging eloquence, deriding a “President who talks like a populist and governs for the privileged,” one political party that “is shameless and the other spineless,” and an administration aiming from several fronts at dismantling more than 40 years’ work building a framework for civil rights enforcement.
There is a right-wing conspiracy, he said, and it is a wide network “whose enemies are legion—women and minorities who do not know their place, an expansive culture free from suppression of the past, and an America growing more diverse every day.”
7 comments on “Unitarian Universalists”
I used to attend a UU church and I LOVED it. Unfortunately they don’t have one in my town (yet) and I don’t really care to drive an hour to Dallas anymore to attend. I love their tolerance and respect for others, though, while all worshipping in the same place.
Thanks for letting me know. I think I will definitely visit the churchin my city sometime soon.
my best friend, is a unitarian. i’ve been to services with her, and they were really nice, but i personally need something a little more church-y. i really agree with most of their beliefs though!
anyway, if you have any questions about it, i’m sure she wouldn’t mind answering them for you!
That’s cool. If I do have any questions I’ll be sure to let you know
ahh the joys of unitarianism. I dabbled with this for a while and still believe in the mantra of UU…but in practice, its a whole dif story.
How is it different in practice?
its really hard to explain since i have only three minutes but…
all the people ive dealt with as unitarians see unitarianism as a system in which you do not malign another for their choices. When one of my friends tried to commit suicide, instead of getting involved or being there as an outlet, the unitarians just didn’t get involved. And that has been characteristic of the 50 or so unitarians i know – apathy.