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1 | Unitarian Universalism? | Bible general Archive 3 | Vincent | 182834 | ||
Unitarian Universalism. Good or bad? I hear that they are very accepting, but what about their other aspects? A friend invited me to their services, but I'm not familiar enough with them. | ||||||
2 | Unitarian Universalism? | Bible general Archive 3 | Morant61 | 182835 | ||
Greetings Vincent! If you are interested in a cult that believes everything except the Bible, then the Unitarian Church is the place for you! :-( Here is a quote from: http://www.gotquestions.org/ unitarian-universalism.html that gives a quick summary of their beliefs. ************* What is Unitarian Universalism? Question: "What is Unitarian Universalism?" Answer: Unitarian Universalism is a fairly small, yet widely influential, cult. Having under 300,000 registered members, mostly in the United States, they are becoming more and more popular. Relativism, tolerance, and alternative lifestyles are all buzz-words promoted by Unitarian Universalism. The Unitarian Universalist name comes from their denial of the doctrine of the Trinity and their belief that all human beings gain salvation--the mere idea someone might go to hell is not compatible with the character of a loving God. Its roots go all the way back to the sixteenth-century when Unitarian beliefs became popular during the Reformation. Unitarianism thought and Universalism thought were merged together during the late eighteenth-century in America during the Age of Reason. The intellectual elite of that time refused to believe in such biblical teachings as total depravity and eternal damnation, but rather embraced the idea of a single loving God who would never cause someone to suffer. Adherents of Unitarian Universalism base their beliefs primarily upon their own experiences, and are not committed to any one religious system. They believe that each individual has the right to decide for themselves what to believe in, and that others should not infringe upon this right. As a result, one such believer might lean toward liberal Christianity, while another might lean toward New Age spirituality. There is no real dogma beyond tolerance. They reject the Bible as being the Word of God, equating it with barbaric writing that has little to do with modern man; it is a book of myths. As such, they reject the Bible's portrayal of a Triune God, leaving the concept of God up to each individual's imagination. To Unitarian Universalism, Jesus was a good moral teacher, but nothing more. He is not considered to be divine, and every miracle associated with Him is rejected as being outside of human reason. Most sayings of Jesus recorded in the Bible are regarded as embellishments on the part of the authors. Jesus did not die to save mankind from sin, as man is not a fallen sinner. Emphasis is placed on humankind's capacity for goodness. Sin is completely relative, and the term itself is rarely used. Man saves himself through personal improvement, salvation being a purely worldly experience, a "waking up" to the world around oneself. This is very important, for death is final. Most Unitarian Universalists deny the existence of an afterlife, so all we have on earth is all we'll ever get. Unitarian Universalism has nothing in common with biblical Christianity. It is a false gospel; its teachings are contrary to the Bible, and its members strongly oppose traditional, biblical Christian beliefs (while purporting to be free of discrimination or prejudice of any kind). The Bible clearly refutes Unitarian Universalism on all the major points of its teachings. Recommended Resource: The Kingdom of the Cults, revised and updated edition. ************ I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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3 | Unitarian Universalism? | Bible general Archive 3 | Vincent | 182837 | ||
Well I certainly don't agree with the Unitarian Universalist belief system. I believe that we are all sinners and I believe in the biblical miracles. Would they tolerate a bible-believing Christian attending their services? Vince |
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4 | Unitarian Universalism? | Bible general Archive 3 | Morant61 | 182843 | ||
Greetings Vince! I really couldn't answer that question. :-) I would be concerned about anyone getting mixed up with them though. By the way, welcome to the forum! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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5 | Unitarian Universalism? | Bible general Archive 3 | Vincent | 182936 | ||
"By the way, welcome to the forum! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran" Thank you. :) Vince |
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