Facts About Unitarian Universalism

Each religion has their own set of beliefs and traditions that differ from one religion to another, however, this is not exactly the case in Unitarian Universalism. Unitarian Universalists embrace diversity in all categories namely beliefs, backgrounds, culture, and sexuality.[1][2] Unitarian Universalism derived from the two religions, Unitarianism and Universalism which merged in 1961.[3] Though there are a variety of beliefs, Unitarian Universalists are bound to fulfill and practice seven principles.[4][5] They also assert all wisdom and teachings from six specific sources including but not limited to science, poetry, scripture and personal stories.[6] Down to sacred writings, all text is accepted and interpreted, but final judgment is …show more content…
The Bible was the only sacred text in Unitarian Universalism because if its roots in Protestant Christianity.[3][9] Now the religion looks at all sacred literature, some of which are the Dhammapada and the Tao-Te-Ching.[9] Besides sacred literature, Unitarian Universalists also look at other pieces of writings such as short stories and poems.[6] They have a list comprised of six specific sources of which they draw wisdom and teachings from.[6] Ultimately, Unitarian Universalists …show more content…
As you already know, Unitarian Universalism accepts people of all beliefs and backgrounds.[2] The way that one person practices their faith to another varies and is completely acceptable.[10] Some may pray, Buddhists meditate, Christians listen to Lectio Divina, and so on.[10] Similar to scripture, Unitarian Universalism practices are drawn from the same six sources, which broadly includes teachings of others, prophets, world religions, Judaism and Christianity, Humanists and spiritual traditions.[6][10] Together worship services are usually held for the community to connect and learn from each other.[10] Gatherings for religious holidays honors all religions, namely Christmas, Passover, and even Pagan Winter Solstice.[11] Unitarian Universalists see coming together as an important tradition that deepens one’s humanism and tendency to do good and help others.[11] Like all other traditions and religions, life and death are the most notable parts of one’s life. Likewise, Unitarian Universalists have no specific way of celebrating new life or mourning one’s death.[13] There is a blessing however for newborns if the parents choose for the child to be associated with Unitarian Universalism.[13] All in all, spiritual practices and festivities differ from one follower to another and Unitarian Universalists accepts them