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Unitarian Universalism

Unitarian Universalism (UUism or UU) is a liberal religious tradition characterized by its commitment to theological diversity, inclusivity, and social justice. Unitarian Universalists do not adhere to a single creed or doctrine. Instead, they are unified by shared covenants across congregations based on foundational values and principles centered on…

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Abbreviation
UUism
Classification
Inclusivist Liberal religion (Unitarian, Universalist)
Founder
Members of the American Unitarian Association and the Universalist Church of America via consolidation
Number of followers
≈1.4 million identify with Unitarian Universalism in the U.S.A. (2025); 152,958 members and religious education enrollees (≈9% of American UUs) in the UUA (2024)
Origin
May 1961
Scripture
officially none

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related to Covenant · 7
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related to Elevator speeches · 7
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related to Diversity of beliefs and scriptures · 6
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related to Justice · 6
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Unitarian UniversalismAbbreviationUUism1.00infobox
Unitarian UniversalismClassificationInclusivist Liberal religion (Unitarian, Universalist)1.00infobox
Unitarian UniversalismFounderMembers of the American Unitarian Association and the Universalist Church of America via consolidation1.00infobox
Unitarian UniversalismNumber of followers≈1.4 million identify with Unitarian Universalism in the U.S.A. (2025); 152,958 members and religious education enrollees (≈9% of American UUs) in the UUA (2024)1.00infobox
Unitarian UniversalismOriginMay 19611.00infobox
Unitarian UniversalismScriptureofficially none1.00infobox
Unitarian UniversalismTheologyEgalitarian (including Liberal Christian, Liberal Pluralist, Liberationist, Omnist, and Syncretic)1.00infobox
Unitarian Universalismis areligion marked by freedom0.90text
Unitarian Universalismis aflaming chalice0.90text
Elhanan Winchesterinstance ofEarly American advocates of universal salvation0.80text
Hosea Ballouinstance ofEarly American advocates of universal salvation0.80text
John Murray taught that all souls would achieve salvationinstance ofEarly American advocates of universal salvation0.80text

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