Now while Unitarian Universalism does not have a creed, I feel that our Seven Principles are key for us to know and understand. These Principles are more than ideas, they are a covenant. They define how we promise to be with each other as a faith community.
Why it is important for our children to know, remember and understand the Principles? I think we start by memorizing them and with time and experience we can really apply the Principles and use them to help us make choices. Here's the text:
We the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association covenant to affirm and promote:
- The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
- Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;
- Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
- A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
- The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;
- The goal of world community with peace liberty and justice for all;
- Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
This is a great tool and will be helpful to all to have one place to go to for RE information and resources!
ReplyDeleteBarbara C.