Unitarian Universalism

A creedless faith prizing conscience, reason, and the search for truth.

roots 18th c.; merged 1961 · Chiefly North America · Modern & New

Unitarian Universalism grew from liberal Protestant currents that rejected the Trinity (Unitarianism) and eternal damnation (Universalism), which merged in 1961. It holds no required creed, instead affirming the free search for meaning, the dignity of every person, and commitments to justice, drawing wisdom from many religions and from reason alike.

Key figures

• Enlightenment reformers
• Congregational ministers

Texts

• No single creed; many sources

Beliefs

• Free and responsible search for truth
• The inherent worth of every person
• Reason and conscience over dogma

Rituals

• Congregational gatherings
• Chalice-lighting
• Social-justice action

Grew from

• Protestantism

Connections in the atlas

• Ram Mohan Roy
• The Hungarians (Magyars)