Re: [UUPoly-L] Questions

["Earth Father" <earthfather@cfnc.us>]

Unitarian Universalism is pretty much "dogma-free".  There are UU's who are
atheist, agnostic, Christian, Pagan, Roman Catholic, Buddhist, and any other
characterization you can imagine.

>From the UUA website:  (www.uua.org)

"Our faith, Unitarian Universalism, is a spiritually alive and justice-centered
religion.  Unitarian Universalists search for truth along many paths.  Instead
of centering our religion on specific beliefs, we gather around shared moral
values that include the inherent worth and dignity of every person.  "


Unitarians don't really have beliefs.   They do have Seven Principles:
http://www.uua.org/visitors/6798.shtml

"There are seven principles which Unitarian Universalist congregations 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."


So you can go to a UU church without ever feeling that you are there under
false pretenses, or are expected to accept any particular belief.

Michael Rios

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> From: uupoly-l-bounces+earthfather=cfnc.us@uupa.org [mailto:uupoly-l-
> bounces+earthfather=cfnc.us@uupa.org] On Behalf Of Amir Begovic
> Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 3:58 PM
> To: uupoly-l@uupa.org
> Subject: [UUPoly-L] Questions
> 
> Although I am on the mail list for a long time I haven't posted any messages
> so far. I have one question about UU. I am not involved in any of the
> religions and from my point of view I am always doubtful about the truth of
> the religious dogmas. It is hard for me to believe in something that I don't
> understand and it is always question about it - is that true? Since UU is
> very open to many different people who believe different I wonder if you are
> accepting people who really does not follow any of these major religions. I
> live in Nashville, TN and I know about UU churches here, but I was shy to go
> there and express my view about religions. I am very tolerant person and I
> respect people who truly believe and are tolerant same like I am. Since there
> is no UUPA in Nashville I wonder if there are any interested people in this
> area.
> I hope that you understand what I am trying to say.
> 
> With respect,
> 
> Amir.
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