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Principles and Sources
As Unitarian Universalists we are guided to live by our
seven Principles. We 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 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 inter-dependent web of all
existence of which we are a part.
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Grateful for the religious pluralism which enriches and
ennobles our faith, we are inspired to deepen our
understanding and expand our vision.
The living tradition we share draws from many sources:
- Direct experience of that transcending
mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures,
which moves us to a renewal of 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 transcending 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
neighbours 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 teaching of Earth-centered
traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of
life and instruct us to live in harmony with
rhythms of nature.
See also Brief
Reflections on the Seven Unitarian Universalist
Principles
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