WHEREAS, an effective ministry in the Unitarian Universalist churches requires both the full utilization of qualified persons now available and a continuing influx of able candidates; and WHEREAS, many are discouraged from entering the ministry because of widespread reluctance of churches and...

WHEREAS, persistent delays in the legislative process of the Congress of the United States result from certain of its traditions, precedents, rules and procedures; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Unitarian Universalist Association favors the revision of procedures in both Houses of the Congres...

WHEREAS, our ethical, moral, and religious principles set forth in Section 2 of our Constitution, "To implement our vision of one world by striving for community founded on ideals of brotherhood, justice, and peace"; and WHEREAS, although general and complete disarmament is one of the stated...

WHEREAS, the present basis of the United States Immigration quota system rests on the national origins of the country's white population according to the 1920 census; and WHEREAS, this system contradicts the founding principles of the nation and is at variance with national needs and internationa...

WHEREAS, the Unitarian and Universalist movements have historically affirmed the supreme worth of every human personality, the dignity of man, the use of the democratic method in human relationships, and the ideals of brotherhood, justice and peace; and WHEREAS, refusal to welcome persons into...

WHEREAS, the Encyclical of His Holiness, Pope John XXIII, entitled "Peace on Earth" issued on April 11, 1963, and concerned with "establishing universal peace in truth, justice, charity, and liberty," is a wise and noble utterance and is directed not only to the faithful of the Roman Catholic...

WHEREAS, it should be a serious and determined concern of all liberal religious people to provide every possible opportunity for the emotional health and well being of young people, to assist socially and culturally deprived youth, and to promote adequate educational, training and employment...

BE IT RESOLVED: That the Unitarian Universalist Association at its 1963 General Assembly, reaffirms its support of religious freedom based on the principle of separation of church and state and urges its members to: Uphold the principle of non-sectarian public education; Oppose Bible readings and...

WHEREAS, we as Unitarian Universalists are deeply concerned for dignity and rights of human beings; and WHEREAS, the laws which narrowly circumscribe or completely prohibit termination of pregnancy by qualified medical practitioners are an affront to human life and dignity; and WHEREAS, these...

WHEREAS, the United States is founded on the principles of individual rights and civil liberties, embodied in the Bill of Rights of the Constitution; and WHEREAS, for several years these individual rights and civil liberties have been under attack by various elements of our society, resulting in ...

WHEREAS, the health of the world's people today and of the future generations is being endangered by the atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons by a number of world powers; and WHEREAS, nuclear weapons testing increases mutual fear and suspicion among the nations of the world; and WHEREAS, such f...

WHEREAS, a modern approach to criminal law has been needed in this country for many years; and WHEREAS, Unitarians and Universalists have for many years supported more humanitarian dealings with persons charged and convicted of crime in this country; and WHEREAS, the American Law Institute, after...

WHEREAS, the principle of academic freedom is an intrinsic part of our civil liberties and basic to our democratic society; and WHEREAS, education is an ever more important thread in our democratic fabric and is now in transition and stress due to the cold war and increasing international tension...

WHEREAS, the United Nations has continually commanded our support as the world's best hope for peaceful cooperation among its peoples, and according to opinion polls continues to command preponderant support from our American people; and WHEREAS, the United Nations is under attack from extremists...

WHEREAS, churches associated in congregational polity frequently desire, through the orderly method of democratic parliamentary procedure, to express their ethical concerns and judgment on important contemporary issues, and to implement the same to the end that opinion both within the denominatio...

WHEREAS, a thermonuclear war would cause destruction beyond imagination; and WHEREAS, fallout shelters would provide little protection against the blast and fire damage from a thermonuclear explosion; and WHEREAS, national shelter programs would divert the creativity, energy and funds of the peop...

WHEREAS, democracy is the system of government established in the United States; and WHEREAS, the residents of the District of Columbia live under colonial status with appointed rather than elected city officials; and WHEREAS, the residents of the District of Columbia have previously experienced...

WHEREAS, famine and illiteracy are fundamental problems in the world; and WHEREAS, an uncontrolled and unplanned population growth is a fundamental factor increasing these problems by exceeding economic, educational, and agricultural development of many regions and countries; and WHEREAS, it is o...

WHEREAS, segregation and discrimination wherever practiced continue to be a matter of major national and international concern and reflect attitudes contrary to moral, religious and ethical commitments; and WHEREAS, such discrimination is economically wasteful and psychologically destructive to...

BE IT RESOLVED: That in this troubled period of national self-examination and conflict of thought about future United States policy on Cuba, the Unitarian Universalist Association go on record as being opposed to United States military intervention, direct or indirect, in Cuba, but rather urges t...