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The Seven Principles of Unitarian Universalism
Unitarian Universalist
congregations affirm and promote seven principles:
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The inherent worth and dignity of every person
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Justice, equity and compassion in human
relations
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Acceptance of one another and encouragement to
spiritual growth in our congregations
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A free and responsible search for truth and
meaning
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The right of conscience and the use of the
democratic process within our congregations and
in society at large
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The goal of world community with peace, liberty,
and justice for all
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Respect for the interdependent web of all
existence of which we are a part
Unitarian Universalism draws from many sources:
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Direct experience of that transcending mystery
and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which
moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an
openness to the forces which create and uphold
life
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Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which
challenge us to confront powers and structures
of evil with justice, compassion, and the
transforming power of love
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Wisdom from the world's religions which inspires
us in our ethical and spiritual life
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Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to
respond to God's love by loving our neighbors as
ourselves
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Humanist teachings which
counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and
the results of science, and warn us against
idolatries of the mind and spirit
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Spiritual teachings of
earth-centered traditions which celebrate the
sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in
harmony with the rhythms of nature
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Unitarian
Universalist
Society
of
Iowa City