Explaining UU...
So I posted about joining UU on facebook, because, for one thing, it makes me happy and excited! ;-0
However, this is really the first time I've been called on to explain it, not only to friends in general, but to a fundamentalist Christian family member.
How do you all think I did? I know I left a lot out, which is why I directed them to the UUA website. I just didn't want to go in depth, because I have a horror of proselytizing, although, at the same time, I am so proud of what we are, what we stand for, and what I believe in. I hope that the following gives enough and accurate information without feeling at all preachy, yet conveys how I personally feel about it.:
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UU is a non-creedal religion. There is no creed or dogma that we adhere to. What we have is a set of principles, at the core of which is a free and responsible search for truth and meaning. We acknowledge that each person has his or her own spiritual path to follow, and we respect and support them in this endeavor. We take inspiration from many different sources, including Judeo/christian teachings, humanist teachngs and earth-centered spirituallity.
That is just the nutshell version. There is more to it than that. If you're interested to learn more, the UUA (Unitarian Universalist Association) has a website. I'd post a link, but I'm not sure if FB takes html...or what. It's easy to google, though.
What I personally love most about UU is that we are actively encouraged to think for ourselves.See More
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So, please tell me what you think?
However, this is really the first time I've been called on to explain it, not only to friends in general, but to a fundamentalist Christian family member.
How do you all think I did? I know I left a lot out, which is why I directed them to the UUA website. I just didn't want to go in depth, because I have a horror of proselytizing, although, at the same time, I am so proud of what we are, what we stand for, and what I believe in. I hope that the following gives enough and accurate information without feeling at all preachy, yet conveys how I personally feel about it.:
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UU is a non-creedal religion. There is no creed or dogma that we adhere to. What we have is a set of principles, at the core of which is a free and responsible search for truth and meaning. We acknowledge that each person has his or her own spiritual path to follow, and we respect and support them in this endeavor. We take inspiration from many different sources, including Judeo/christian teachings, humanist teachngs and earth-centered spirituallity.
That is just the nutshell version. There is more to it than that. If you're interested to learn more, the UUA (Unitarian Universalist Association) has a website. I'd post a link, but I'm not sure if FB takes html...or what. It's easy to google, though.
What I personally love most about UU is that we are actively encouraged to think for ourselves.See More
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So, please tell me what you think?