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The Seven Sources

Sundance

pursuing the Divine Beloved
Premium Member
I've got a question for all yous out there who are UU's (to give our sources some time in the limelight)....which do identify with most??
 

StarryNightshade

Spiritually confused Jew
Premium Member
Mine would have to be the 7th principle/source:

Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

This ties in wonderfully with my budding Paganism and also with my beliefs in rebirth/reincarnation.
 

Quintessence

Consults with Trees
Staff member
Premium Member
I'm a laxed UU member, but for me it is a hard pick between these two:

4) A free and responsible search for truth and meaning

7) Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part

I feel that the heart of religion is expressed in the fourth one. Religion is about finding our truths and meanings for life and living. And, this should be something each person does of their own accord, not dictated to them by others.
 

Sundance

pursuing the Divine Beloved
Premium Member
I'm referring to the Six Sources, but nonetheless, these are two incredibly AWESOME answers! Keep these up. As for this eclectic Panentheist, I flow with Direct Experience and Wisdom from the world's religions!
 
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Sundance

pursuing the Divine Beloved
Premium Member
Mine would have to be the 7th principle/source:

Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

This ties in wonderfully with my budding Paganism and also with my beliefs in rebirth/reincarnation.

Reincarnation, huh? Niiiiice....
 

Sundance

pursuing the Divine Beloved
Premium Member
I'm a laxed UU member, but for me it is a hard pick between these two:

4) A free and responsible search for truth and meaning

7) Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part

I feel that the heart of religion is expressed in the fourth one. Religion is about finding our truths and meanings for life and living. And, this should be something each person does of their own accord, not dictated to them by others.

Precisely.
 

Sand Dancer

Crazy Cat Lady
You too, Thirza Fallen? Which specific religious/secular traditions do you draw from or identify with?

I like the practical philosophy of the Eightfold Path in Buddhism, the progressive revelation of Baha'i, the inspiring life of Jesus, and the originality of Zoroastrianism.
 

applewuud

Active Member
I would say the source I identify most with is:

Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit;

--because there aren't many other religions that would even include this.
 
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