The Seven Principles
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Unitarian Universalist congregations agree to “affirm and promote” each of the following seven principles:
* 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.
The seven principles are a guiding force for Unitarian Universalist congregations. But they are more than a blueprint for healthy religious community. Many Unitarian Universalists, including myself, look to the seven principles for guidance in our personal conduct. The seven principles have much to say about not only how congregations should behave, but also about how individual Unitarian Universalists should make decisions in our daily lives. During this week and next week, I will be exploring the seven principles, including their history, their meaning for Unitarian Universalists, and their relevance to the future of Unitarian Universalism.
April 10th, 2007 23:24
[…] The first of the seven principles that Unitarian Universalist congregations uphold is “the inherent worth and dignity of every person.” As I wrote in the previous post, the principles are not only a guide for congregational life, but can be a guide for our lives in general. I believe that all people should strive to honor one another’s inherent worth and dignity. […]
May 6th, 2007 19:53
[…] The Seventh Principle has clear environmental implications, but it should be understood as a wider statement about human connection. The Seventh Principle reinforces the meaning of the preceding six principles. Each of these principles (except arguably the fourth) is about how people should treat one another. Folks often ask how Unitarian Universalists can worship and build religious community together, when we have different theological beliefs. What I have seen is that in practice, it works because we are committed to a way of treating one another. The Seven Principles provide a guide to how we can live together, caring for one another and inspiring the world. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. […]
June 4th, 2007 08:00
Hello, My name is Pamela Bryant. I am call by God to minister about Faith, on June 10th, 2007. I am now studying the six principals of Faith but don’t have the proper books, to inhance my study. My message is prepared and I thought is was complete however, God woke me this morning and wants me to study the six principals of Faith to implement in the message that he has given me. This is my first time speaking to a congragation of people. I am now in training. Can you help me. Can you help me in acheiving this goal?
Thank you,
Pamela Bryant
September 18th, 2007 10:01
[…] Unitarian Universalism is a religion that is noncreedal, which means you don’t have to believe in a particular doctrine to be Unitarian Universalism. What we have in common is that we commit to a way of being together in our congregations. This way of being together is expressed in our Seven Principles. In addition, some congregations have their own covenants, which describe how they will be together in religious community. […]
October 16th, 2007 21:14
[…] 2. Rev. Matt Tittle on Keep the Faith shares his thoughts on “Experiencing God.” This post is the first in a series on the six sources of the Unitarian Universalist Association. While the seven principles describe values upheld by UU congregations, the six sources describe the different theological traditions that influence Unitarian Universalism. _uacct = “UA-1338075-1″; urchinTracker(); Stumble it! Save This Page […]