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In his May 23 letter Chris Green referred to Unitarians as “non-Christians.” We of the Gulf Coast Unitarian – Universalist Fellowship would like to clarify that perception.

 

First off, Unitarian – Universalism is the result of a merger in the United States of the Unitarian and Universalist Churches; both of which have their roots in Christianity.

 

The Unitarians formed in protest to the Trinity. They believed in only one God, not the “Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.”

 

The Universalists believed that God would never throw any of his children into Hell. This church welcomed Christians of all sects, so long as they each agreed to respect everyone else’s particular understanding of Jesus’ teachings.

 

This open-mindedness has evolved into what the UU church is today. To quote our Fellowship’s slogan, we are a “Diverse Community of Kindred Spirits.”  UU churches across the country embrace all “children of the world” who are seeking answers to life’s questions.

 

We recognize that no single set of “beliefs” has all the answers, and so we welcome anyone who is making a sincere attempt to understand our world and make it a better place. Consequently, in our membership you will find people capable of drawing upon the wisdom of the Buddha, Christianity, Judaism, as well as all the other “major” and “minor” religions.

 

We are comprised of a small group of people who have discovered that the SEARCH for truth is more fruitful than being able to provide “answers.”

 

We recognize ourselves as children trying to find their way; through honest inquiry in the search for truth. In this way, we sometimes manage to glimpse what Jesus meant when he said, “In order to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, you must be as this child.”