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We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, convenant to affirm and promote: |
As Unitarian Universalists, we agree that: |
1. The inherent worth and dignity of every person; |
1. Every person is important and valuable. |
2. Justice, equity and compassion in human relations; |
2. All people should be treated fairly and kindly. |
3. Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations; |
3. We should accept one another and keep on learning together. |
4. A free and responsible search for truth and meaning; |
4. Each person should be free to search for what is true and right. |
5. The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large; |
5. All people have the right to speak out and have a say in things that matter to them. |
6. The goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all; |
6. We should help build a peaceful, fair and free world. |
7. Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. |
7. We need to take care of the earth, the home we share with all living things. |
-- from the bylaws of the Unitarian Universalist Association