My local UU church's mission statement (I can see why Freepers hate them)

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Mon Jul-28-08 12:41 PM
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My local UU church's mission statement (I can see why Freepers hate them)

Edited on Mon Jul-28-08 12:47 PM by nam78_two

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.
The living tradition which we share draws from many sources:

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 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;
Wisdom from the world's religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life;
Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God's love by loving our neighbors as ourselves;
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.
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.
Grateful for the religious pluralism which enriches and ennobles our faith, we are inspired to deepen our understanding and expand our vision. As free congregations we enter into this covenant, promising to one another our mutual trust and support.

This congregation affirms and promotes the full participation of individuals in all our activities and endeavors (including membership, programming, hiring practices, and the calling of religious professionals) without regard to race, color, gender, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual preference, age, class, or national origin and without requiring adherence to any particular interpretation of religion or to any particular religious belief or creed.

Solidarity Prayer
In affirmation of the inherent worth and dignity of every person
And in our desire to promote justice, equity, and compassion in human relations,
Let it be known that we wish to live in solidarity with each other and to rejoice in our
diversity.
We pray that all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and straight people experience justice, enjoy peace, and spread love throughout the world.
We pray this in respect for and appreciation of the interdependent web of which we are all a part.
Blessed be.

Solidarity Pledge
I will work for civil and human rights for all people, including gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgenders.
Civil rights are not special rights.
I will seek to stop jokes and unkind language about anyone, including GLBT persons, when spoken in my presence.
Bigotry and words that hurt are not funny.
I will speak out against any slander, debasement, lies, or dehumanization of anyone, including GLBT persons, especially when spoken by political or religious leaders.
Violent speech leads to physical violence.
I will work to stop physical violence against anyone, including violence against GLBT persons.
Violence against any person is violence against all persons.

I can see why these guys were dangerous and should be stopped :sarcasm:.
To the Freepers that hate these people: you aren't spiritual, you aren't religious, you are nothing but a bunch of hate-filled neanderthals.