Don't worry about it, hon'. It's not you offended me, just that page.
How's Unitarianism? Well, I'm a relatively recent arrival to that fold, so all I can tell you is my own interpretation-- and that's the whole basis of the religion. It's kind of an anti-religion, or rather anti- everything that religion has come to stand for, like the exclusivity and prohibitions of Christianity. Unitarianism is about accepting and respecting all life, no matter the differences-- there's no discrimination, provided you have respect for equality. Unitarians are pro-LGBT marriage, and the atmosphere at my local meeting hall is very friendly, familial and welcoming. Last Sunday I walked into a metal pole on my way into the hall, and there were people every ten minutes asking me if I was sure I was OK. Sassan, the youngest person there (he's 11), trapped his thumb in a car door on his way in, and he and I both got a 'special mention' as the 'walking wounded' in the service. :) There are only twenty-four members of my local Meeting Hall, and just about 7000 in the UK completely.
The other main precept-- if you can call it that-- of Unitarianism, is all to do with spiritual growth. It's about finding your own path, no matter where that takes you. Humanitarian, Humanist Celebrant, agnostic and atheist are all very closely tied to this religion, though we accept everyone who believes what we do, regardless of their specific religion.
It's kind of awkward to explain, really. I'd try the summary at uue.org if I were you. :) I haven't been going to the Unitarian Meeting Hall very long, but I already feel a part of it.
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Date: 2005-04-12 12:26 pm (UTC)*shrugs* What can I say. I'm Unitarian.
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Date: 2005-04-12 01:45 pm (UTC)How's Unitarianism? Do you like it? Did you grow up with it? What's it like?
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Date: 2005-04-12 03:05 pm (UTC)How's Unitarianism? Well, I'm a relatively recent arrival to that fold, so all I can tell you is my own interpretation-- and that's the whole basis of the religion. It's kind of an anti-religion, or rather anti- everything that religion has come to stand for, like the exclusivity and prohibitions of Christianity. Unitarianism is about accepting and respecting all life, no matter the differences-- there's no discrimination, provided you have respect for equality. Unitarians are pro-LGBT marriage, and the atmosphere at my local meeting hall is very friendly, familial and welcoming. Last Sunday I walked into a metal pole on my way into the hall, and there were people every ten minutes asking me if I was sure I was OK. Sassan, the youngest person there (he's 11), trapped his thumb in a car door on his way in, and he and I both got a 'special mention' as the 'walking wounded' in the service. :) There are only twenty-four members of my local Meeting Hall, and just about 7000 in the UK completely.
The other main precept-- if you can call it that-- of Unitarianism, is all to do with spiritual growth. It's about finding your own path, no matter where that takes you. Humanitarian, Humanist Celebrant, agnostic and atheist are all very closely tied to this religion, though we accept everyone who believes what we do, regardless of their specific religion.
It's kind of awkward to explain, really. I'd try the summary at uue.org if I were you. :) I haven't been going to the Unitarian Meeting Hall very long, but I already feel a part of it.