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Small though it may be, Unitarian Universalism has had a big impact
not only on its members but also on the world around it. Rejecting
the constraints of other Christian denominations, it sought
tolerance for itself and, surprisingly, freely granted tolerance to
others. Evolving in its principles and practices over a relatively
short lifetime, it shows every sign of developing further, reaching
beyond Christianity to embrace what is good in other, more diverse
religions. Unitarian Universalism has also regularly been at the
forefront in fighting for social causes, including abolition,
temperance, women's suffrage, pacifism, educational reform,
environmentalism, and others. Unitarian Universalism has also
spread with time. First developed in present-day Romania and
Hungary, its center shifted early to England, but its most
successful story is the way it grew and flourished in the United
States. This reference covers numerous subjects, both historical
and contemporary, with entries on the places where the church was
present, many more on significant leaders, and an impressive number
on causes and issues. All the important people, events, and ideas
in this religion are included, as well as important
late-20th-century battles, including racism and new principles and
purposes.
The Unitarian Universalist religious movement is small in numbers,
but has a long history as a radical, reforming movement within
Protestantism, coupled with a larger, liberal social witness to the
world. Both Unitarianism and Universalism began as Christian
denominations, but rejected doctrinal constraints to embrace a
human views of Jesus, an openness to continuing revelation, and a
loving God who, they believed, wanted to be reconciled with all
people. In the twentieth century Unitarian Universalism developed
beyond Christianity and theism to embrace other religious
perspectives, becoming more inclusive and multi-faith. Efforts to
achieve justice and equality included civil rights for
African-Americans, women and gays and lesbians, along with strident
support for abortion rights, environmentalism and peace. Today the
Unitarian Universalist movement is a world-wide faith that has
expanded into several new countries in Africa, continued to develop
in the Philippines and India, while maintaining historic footholds
in Romania, Hungary, England, and especially the United States and
Canada. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Unitarian
Universalism contains a chronology, an introduction, an appendix,
and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 400
cross-referenced entries on people, places, events and trends in
the history of the Unitarian and Universalist faiths including
American leaders and luminaries, important writers and social
reformers. This book is an excellent resource for students,
researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Unitarian
Universalism.
How is a free faith expressed, organised and governed? How are
diverse spiritualities and theologies made compatible? What might a
religion based in reason and democracy offer today's world? This
book will help the reader to understand the contemporary liberal
religion of Unitarian Universalism in a historical and global
context. Andrea Greenwood and Mark W. Harris challenge the view
that the Unitarianism of New England is indigenous and the point
from which the religion spread. Relationships between Polish
radicals and the English Dissenters existed, and the English
radicals profoundly influenced the Unitarianism of the nascent
United States. Greenwood and Harris also explore the US identity as
Unitarian Universalist since a 1961 merger, and its current
relationship to international congregations, particularly in the
context of twentieth century expansion into Asia.
How is a free faith expressed, organised and governed? How are
diverse spiritualities and theologies made compatible? What might a
religion based in reason and democracy offer today's world? This
book will help the reader to understand the contemporary liberal
religion of Unitarian Universalism in a historical and global
context. Andrea Greenwood and Mark W. Harris challenge the view
that the Unitarianism of New England is indigenous and the point
from which the religion spread. Relationships between Polish
radicals and the English Dissenters existed, and the English
radicals profoundly influenced the Unitarianism of the nascent
United States. Greenwood and Harris also explore the US identity as
Unitarian Universalist since a 1961 merger, and its current
relationship to international congregations, particularly in the
context of twentieth century expansion into Asia.
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