by Matt, Hal, Steve, Colin December 6, 2005
An extremely liberal, creedless religion based in the Judaeo/Christian heritage.It is made of two movements, Unitarianism and Universalism.
The difference between the two movements ran much more along class and cultural lines than theological ones. The Unitarians originally attracted white collar people: professionals, educators, cultural leaders, etc. The Universalist congregations were comprised mostly of blue collar working class people such as farmers and fishermen.
By the middle of the 20th century, these distinctions had blurred, making a merger both possible and financially necessary for the survival of the two religions. After several years of discussion and negotiation during the 1950s, the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) was formed in 1961.
They believe in the inherent worth and dignity of every person, respect for the interdependant web of existence, use of the democratic process, justice and equality in human relations,Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations,The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all, and the free and responsible search for truth and meaning. See liberal
We are NOT a cult.
The difference between the two movements ran much more along class and cultural lines than theological ones. The Unitarians originally attracted white collar people: professionals, educators, cultural leaders, etc. The Universalist congregations were comprised mostly of blue collar working class people such as farmers and fishermen.
By the middle of the 20th century, these distinctions had blurred, making a merger both possible and financially necessary for the survival of the two religions. After several years of discussion and negotiation during the 1950s, the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) was formed in 1961.
They believe in the inherent worth and dignity of every person, respect for the interdependant web of existence, use of the democratic process, justice and equality in human relations,Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations,The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all, and the free and responsible search for truth and meaning. See liberal
We are NOT a cult.
by JessieJames July 28, 2003
Man: So um what are you?
Girl: Unitarian Universalist, duh
Man: oh I should've known, your fucking awesome.
Girl: Unitarian Universalist, duh
Man: oh I should've known, your fucking awesome.
by Juan Pablo135 July 29, 2006
Unitarian Universalists, or UU, is a religion that follows seven basic principals.
1 )The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
2) Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;
3) Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
4) A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
5) The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;
6)The goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all;
7)Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
Unitarians are open to other religion and seek to find their own truth and meaning in the world. Its is a very liberal religion. Unitarians are a very active supporting matters of abolition of slavery, women's rights , equal rights, same-sex marriage, the environment, global peace, darfur, homelessness and much more.
the Unitarian youth benefit from it just as much if not more because of their freedom to explore their spirituality without rules on what is the truth.
Basically its loving and amzing.
1 )The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
2) Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;
3) Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
4) A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
5) The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;
6)The goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all;
7)Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
Unitarians are open to other religion and seek to find their own truth and meaning in the world. Its is a very liberal religion. Unitarians are a very active supporting matters of abolition of slavery, women's rights , equal rights, same-sex marriage, the environment, global peace, darfur, homelessness and much more.
the Unitarian youth benefit from it just as much if not more because of their freedom to explore their spirituality without rules on what is the truth.
Basically its loving and amzing.
FRED: I'm jewish, you?
JOE: I'm a unitarian universalist ,or a UU.
Fred: what's that?
JOE: Let me give you my elevator speech, but basically I'm in a congregation that supports that the search for truth and meaning.
JOE: I'm a unitarian universalist ,or a UU.
Fred: what's that?
JOE: Let me give you my elevator speech, but basically I'm in a congregation that supports that the search for truth and meaning.
by jane doe345 July 11, 2008
a really amazing person who is Unitarian Universalist. usually awesome, liberal, open minded and can give wicked good hugs.
by janedoe1234565 February 23, 2009
A religion that celebrates the free spirit and individual thought. Members can believe in pretty much whatever they want to. <3 The members create a loving, kind, generous, and free community.
Unitarian Universalist (UU) 1: 'I believe that there is a God.'
UU2: 'Oh that's cool bro, I don't.'
UU1: 'Sweet. Lets go light the chalice.'
UU2: 'I'm down for that! Lets grab some pizza too.'
UU2: 'Oh that's cool bro, I don't.'
UU1: 'Sweet. Lets go light the chalice.'
UU2: 'I'm down for that! Lets grab some pizza too.'
by Livvie290 November 2, 2011
Unitarian Universalism is awesome. Its the only church that provides kids with condoms then lets girls and guys sleep in the same rooms at a sleepover.
by Benjamin Decon May 3, 2008