Unitarian Christians

S.A.M.

S.A.M.

uniquely dreadful
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How did this movement come about?

I find their theology to be very close to what I believe about Islam

Although there is no specific authority on these principles, the following represent the most generally accepted -

* the belief in One God and the oneness or unity of God.
* the life and teachings of Jesus Christ is the exemplar model for living ones' own life.
* that reason, rational thought, science, and philosophy together with religion and faith are not mutually exclusive.
* that man has the ability to exercise free will in a responsible, constructive and ethical manner with the assistance of religion.
* the belief that human nature in its present condition is neither inherently corrupt nor depraved, but capable of both good and evil, as God intended.
* the conviction that no religion can claim an absolute monopoly on the Holy Spirit or theological truth.
* the belief that the works of the Bible are inspired by God, but were written and edited by humans and therefore subject to human error.
* the rejection of traditional doctrines that they believe malign God's character or veil the true nature and mission of Jesus Christ, such as the doctrine of predestination, eternal damnation, the Trinity, and the vicarious sacrifice or satisfaction theory of the Atonement.


Any one know about this church?
 
(Q) said:
Seems more of an admission to the fact that religions exist and gods don't. It's all about wanting to believe.

A fallacy
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Just wondering about its origin, what was the reason for it. They do some good social work, and I'm considering membership. :p
 
Why do you need to believe in a religion in order to do good social work?
 
(Q) said:
That's rather a contradiction, don't ya think?
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If I was sociable I could work with anyone. But I'm stubborn and cannot stay silent about things I believe in. I don't see any contradiction.:shrug:
 
S.A.M. said:
S.A.M.
Belly dancer

Join Date: 02-25-06
Posts
Total Posts: 18,311 (37.77 posts per day)

Biography:
Do be do be do
Interests:
Nitpicking
Occupation:
Shredding rodents
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5 questions:
how can you post 18,311 times in just over a year, in so many subjects?
are you online during work?
or is this your job?
are we the rodents?
do you have a life?
 
James R said:
SAM:

Have you taken the Belief-O-Matic test?

I'd be interested in your results.
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Ya I came up as reform Judaism.:p

Did it again, still the same.




1. Reform Judaism (100%)
2. Liberal Quakers (94%)
3. Neo-Pagan (90%)
4. Unitarian Universalism (86%)
5. Mahayana Buddhism (85%)
 
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So, no one knows anything about the Unitarian Church and their beliefs or values?
 
6th (82%) . :)

I think I may belong to the Muslim branch of reform Judaism. :)

Contemporary Reform Judaism movements share most of the following principles:

* The autonomy of the individual in interpreting the Torah and Oral Law, as well as in deciding which observances one is thereby prescribed to follow,
* Applicability of textual analysis (including higher criticism), as well as traditional rabbinic modes of study, to the Hebrew Bible and rabbinic literature,
* Learning Jewish principles of faith through non-religious methods, as well as religious ones,
* Embracing modern culture in customs, dress, and common practices, and
* Complete gender equality in religious study, ritual, and observance.
* Emphasis on tikkun olam ("repairing the world") as the dominant means of service to God.[citation needed]
 
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My Belief-O-Matic:

1. Mahayana Buddhism (100%)
2. Hinduism (99%)

I think they just grasp the reality, but its cool
 
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