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"Seven Principles

Adopted in 1960, the Principles, Purposes and Sources are incorporated in the Bylaws of the Unitarian Universalist Association:[50]

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.
Six Sources

Unitarian Universalists emphasize the responsibility of the individual as well as the community for achieving spiritual growth and development. The complete statement of the Unitarian Universalist covenant describes the Six Sources upon which current practice is based:

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 people 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."
What do Unitarian Universalists believe? • Every individual should be encouraged to develop a personal philosophy of life. • Everyone is capable of reasoning. • We do not need any other person, official or organization to tell us what to believe. • We should be able to present religious opinions openly, without fear of censure or reprisal. • All people should be tolerant of the religious ideas of others. • Truth is not absolute; it changes over time. • Everyone should continue to search for the truth. • Everyone has an equal claim to life, liberty and justice. • People should govern themselves by democratic processes. • Ideas should be open to criticism. • Good works are the natural product of a good faith."

Side note: Again, I'm a figuratist, not a literalist!

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