Posted by:
wittyname
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Date: October 08, 2012 11:25PM
Some UU congregations are humanist-based, others are new agey, some are theistic. There's no one doctrine or one belief, it depends on the personality of the congregation and the leanings of the Rev. Some are strictly not theistic. Most regard the bible as just stories, like fables, to teach history and one perspective about values. I get what you are saying as a whole, but it's not really accurate to paint UU as simply christian-lite. It's not.
In case you're interested in the wide range of UU perspectives so you can be more informed if you ever discuss UU again, here are some links:
bible -
http://www.uua.org/publications/pamphlets/beliefs/151245.shtmlgod-
http://www.uua.org/publications/pamphlets/beliefs/151278.shtmlI agree that religion is a man-made construct. I believe god is a man-made construct too. But UU is openly a man-made conglomeration of paths, and not really doctrinal. It is still an organized faith, and all opinions about organized religion are applicable, of course.
I really think they should stop calling their congregations "churches' because there's a lot of connotation attached to that term and implies that it is christian.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/08/2012 11:27PM by wittyname.