There are seven principles which Unitarian Universalist congregations
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 interdependent web of all existence
of which we are a part.
These ideas come from many places:
- the sense of wonder we all share;
- women and men long ago and today;
- people whose lives remind us to be fair and understanding;
- Jewish and Christian religions and other religions of the world;
- our common sense;
- the discoveries of science;
- ancient traditions and rituals.
