The Unitarians and Universalists used to be two separate Christian religions. The Unitarians believed in one kind and forgiving God and were against dividing this deity into the Holy Trinity like in other Christian sects. The Universalists believed in universal salvation, the idea that no matter what type of person you were in live, you would be destined to go to Heaven. In 1960, the two groups joined together. These joint beliefs form the foundation of Unitarian Universalism along with 7 principals.
The seven principals are written as follows:
- 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.
Some Unitarian Universalist denominations are closer tied to Christianity than others. While some still view Jesus as the son of God, other churches may think of him as a prophet or a wise teacher. Unitarian Universalists often learn from traditions of other faiths outside of Christianity as well.
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