Unitarian Universalism

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1. The Unitarian Universalist Association was created from a mixture of two faith groups, the Unitarians and the Universalists, in 1961. What did these two faith groups have in common? Both groups believed that everyone was "saved" and noone need fear damnation Both groups blended elements of Buddhism into a basically Christian belief structure Both groups required members to profess the Nicene Creed Both groups arose from the Christian faith, but were considered heretics by orthodox Christians

2. Unitarian Universalism is a "non-creedal" faith, which is to say that members are not required to profess any particular dogma about the nature or existence of God. Instead, UUs profess their support for a list of Principles and Purposes, which deal with how UUs believe that people ought to live in the world. How many of these Principles and Purposes are there? Five Nine Three Seven

3. Which of the following symbols represents the Unitarian Universalist denomination? The cross and circle The eight-spoked wheel The flaming chalice The tree of life

4. Which of these is a Principle of the Unitarian Universalist Association? All of these A free and responsible search for truth and meaning Justice, equity and compassion in human relations Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part

5. Individual congregations within the Unitarian Universalist Association have a good deal of freedom to make their own decisions about church governance and the direction of their own congregation. What is this non-heirarchical policy called? Congregational equivalence Congregational polity Church emancipation Church empowerment

6. The Unitarian Universalist Association is headquartered in which of these cities? Seattle, WA New York, NY Boston, MA San Francisco, CA

7. The Universalists were the first denomination in the United States to ordain ________ , in 1863? a disabled minister a black minister a female minister a gay minister

8. Which of the following people was a famous Unitarian or Universalist? Clara Barton All of these Dorothea Dix Samuel Gridely Howe

9. The first Unitarian churches were founded in which country? Romania England India United States

10. Which of the following is not considered to be a source of Unitarian Universalist faith tradition? Jewish and Christian teachings Wisdom from the world's religions Humanist teachings Objectivist writings