Each person is important. (The inherent worth and dignity of every person)
Be
kind in all you do. (Justice, equity and compassion in human relations)
We're
free to learn together, (Acceptance of one another and encouragement
to
spiritual growth in our congregations)
and
search for what is TRUE. (A free and responsible search for truth and
meaning)
All
people need a voice. (The right of conscience and the use of the democratic
process within our congregations and in society at large)
Build
a fair and peaceful World. (The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and
justice for all)
We
care for the Earth's lifeboat. (Respect for the interdependent web of all existence
of which we are a part)
Unitarian Universalists get these values from many places:
Awesome
experiences of mystery, beauty, and belonging that all
people feel. (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)
Words
and actions of wise and brave people that make us want
to change things that are unjust or cruel, and to offer
kindness and love instead. (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)
Ideas
from lots of different religions that help us figure out
what is good and true and fair. (Wisdom from the world's religions which inspires
us in our ethical
and spiritual life)
Jewish
and Christian teachings that encourage us to treat others
the way we would like to be treated. (Jewish and Christian teachings which call us
to respond to God's love
by loving our neighbors as ourselves)
Use
of science, common sense, and our own brains to think things
out. (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)
Teachings
of people who celebrate nature and remind us to live in
harmony with nature. (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)