We still exist and will continue to exist even if they disown us. We are
still UUs and we will continue to be heard in spite of the ongoing
efforts of some to silence us.
Seems more accurate to say that many UU leaders are trying to institute a
policy of "don't ask, don't tell" -- say you are tolerant and accepting,
but restrict mention of "certain" groups of people under the UU tent.
The worst example I've seen of this is with a small congregation here in
Boston (I won't give the name publicly). They are a UU Christian
congregation and seem to make that point to excess -- in fact, I've
half-joked that their motto is: "By God, we're Christian. by God, and by
God, if you don't like it, by God, then by God, go somewhere else, by
God." No, they're not that blunt, but ...
* the only UU literature they have available discuss UU views on
Christianity, Jesus and the Bible.
* I and others who have attended events at this church have heard some in
the congregation speak with discomfort about non-Christian UUs (they
acknowledge that pagans, Buddhists and others coexist with them within the
UUA, but find the fact a curiosity at best and a sore spot at worst).
* When such an exclusionary air is brought to the attention of the
minister and/or lay leaders, folks have basically been told: "This is the
way we are, and maybe you'd be better off going to some place like
Arlington Street Church."