Unitarian Universalist Principles

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The inherent worth and dignity of every person;

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Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;

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Principle 3

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Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;

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A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;

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The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;

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The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;

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Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

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Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life;

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Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love;

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Wisdom from the world's religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life;

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Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God's love by loving our neighbors as ourselves;

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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;

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Spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.