The Reverend Robin Zucker, a Unitarian Universalist minister and Dr. John B Hooper, Treasurer and Member of the Board of Directors of the American Humanist Association (and a founding Director of the Pittsburgh Freethought Community!) Atheistic Humanism was the dominant spiritual identity in the majority of Unitarian Universalist congregations in the late 60s and early 70s when my family first became involved—the same era when theistic Black Humanism was asking for a seat at the UU theological table. Unitarian Universalism is a religiously liberal tradition. Faith of Unitarian Universalist Humanists Unitarian Universalist Humanists hold a religious perspective that is grounded in the natural, not the supernatural; emphasizes the worth and dignity of human beings rather than the glory of God; and considers social justice … UUCF continues as a subgroup of UUA serving the Christian members. Both the UU and Humanists will not allow any hurtful or hateful speech to be published from their lecterns or presses. Why Unitarian Universalism Needs Its Humanist Elders. The Unitarian Universalist Christian Fellowship (UUCF) was founded in 1945 and as such predates the consolidation of the American Unitarian Association (AUA) and Universalist Church of America (UCA) into the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) in 1961. Unitarian Universalist humanist theologies should have been poised to ride the feminist wave — from the humanist point of view, God should have been portrayed as the ultimate male chauvinist pig — … Some find the sacred existing in the material world, with reverence for the intricate web of interdependence and interrelationship that defines life on Earth. From its origins in Unitarian and Universalist forms of Christianity,* we have to expand our foundations into an expansive faith community tied together not by dogma but by covenantal relations. Many Humanists find a home in Unitarian Universalism. The Unitarian Universalist Humanist Association (formerly HUUmanists) is committed to Humanist principles of reason, compassion, and human fulfillment enumerated in the Humanist Manifestos and in the seven Principles of the Unitarian Universalist Association. Let me wind down by saying Unitarian Universalist humanism, in order to remain relevant and credible, must be as conversant with its times as the Free Religion pioneers.

had an informal conversation on freethought, humanism, and the unitarian universalist religion. Some identify as Atheist or Agnostic, rejecting supernatural frameworks for creating meaning or morality.Some put their faith in the force of love or the spirit of life. The UU Humanists meetings are now hold. The UU Humanist Association (HUUmanists.org) is the principal organization representing humanists in the Unitarian Universalist Association. Unitarian Universalism is a living faith tradition.

Inquiries are welcomed, you may contact us at uuhumanists@uutampa.org Our Mission as UU Humanists is to celebrate and encourage Humanism within Unitarian Universalism and to invite Secular Humanists, rationalists, atheists, agnostics, and all types of free thinkers to join our welcoming and supportive community. Today, UUism lives in our diversity in thought, belief, and practice. Since 1962, it has worked to attain the Humanist Manifesto’s vision and goals through its educational, advocacy, and action programs. It’s clear that humanism is, like the denomination, undergoing major change – perhaps full-out transformation. The UU affirms seven guiding principles which are roughly equivalent to Humanist ideals stated on our home page; however, you will find a difference in the tone and emphasis between the two groups. As UUs, we are encouraged to discover and follow our own spiritual path by asking questions and looking deep for answers, drawing wisdom from the world's many religions, modern science, and the human experience.