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Avynth · 06-16-2006, 07:08 PM

i see it in this particular section of IIDB a lot, and so i ask: what's UU?

Worldtraveller · 06-16-2006, 07:20 PM

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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.

See the rest at the site linked above.

Cheers,
Lane

Avynth · 06-16-2006, 07:25 PM

hmmm, i ran across something interesting, i'll make a new topic about if i should, but something i noticed at their site, is it true that the trinity isn't actually mentioned anywhere in the bible?

Izmir Stinger · 06-17-2006, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Avynth

hmmm, i ran across something interesting, i'll make a new topic about if i should, but something i noticed at their site, is it true that the trinity isn't actually mentioned anywhere in the bible?

Thats right. Its just doctrine.

justwonder · 06-17-2006, 05:18 PM

UU here, our congregation is comprised of VERY liberal Christians, Pagans, Atheists and assorted others.

BriAnna · 06-17-2006, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by justwonder

UU here, our congregation is comprised of VERY liberal Christians, Pagans, Atheists and assorted others.

some buddists as well.

Ebonmuse · 06-19-2006, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Avynth

hmmm, i ran across something interesting, i'll make a new topic about if i should, but something i noticed at their site, is it true that the trinity isn't actually mentioned anywhere in the bible?

That depends. There are verses that could be interpreted as supporting the Trinity, but most of them are cryptic and ambiguous and subject to other possible interpretations as well. The most explicit trinitarian verse in scripture, 1 John 5:7, is an acknowledged forgery.

See my essay Three in One for more.

Jesus W. Vader · 06-20-2006, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Izmir Stinger

Thats right. Its just doctrine.

The word Trinity does not appear in the bible, but the doctrine is a fair summation of teaching about God's nature in the New Testament.
I don't believe the conspiracy theory about that council in 300 AD or whatever. Please quit it, makes us look bad.

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Avynth Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Posts: 54	hmmm, i ran across something interesting, i'll make a new topic about if i should, but something i noticed at their site, is it true that the trinity isn't actually mentioned anywhere in the bible?

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justwonder Regular Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: VA USA Posts: 172	UU here, our congregation is comprised of VERY liberal Christians, Pagans, Atheists and assorted others.

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