Founded/Created: Two Christian denominations with religious traditions dating back 2,000 years to early Christianity consolidated in 1961 to form the Unitarian Universalist Association. In the United States, Unitarian thought arose within established churches in the late 1700s; the American...

There are seven Principles which Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote: The inherent worth and dignity of every person; Justice, equity and compassion in human relations; Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations; A free and responsible...

James Luther Adams, John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Margot Adler, Amos Bronson Alcott, Louisa May Alcott, Horatio Alger, Jr., Steve Allen, Susan B. Anthony, Arius (256-336 CE), Roger Nash Baldwin, Adin Ballou, Hosea Ballou, P.T....

Lydia Maria Child is not as famous now as she was when she lived— famous as a radical and reformer, a brilliant thinker and author, and a tireless advocate for oppressed members of society, specifically Native Americans, children, Africans and African Americans held in slavery, and women. Lydia...

This workshop seeks to celebrate Unitarian Universalist heritage and accomplishments while retaining a sense of constructive humility. How well do you think this was accomplished with participants?...

We need not think alike to love alike. — Francis David May your life preach more loudly than your lips. — William Ellery Channing Introduction Unitarianism and Universalism are two faiths that emerged in the United States in the 18th century. Their theological roots are much older. The Opening...

This chart shows the beliefs held by mainstream adherents of each of the Abrahamic religions. There are many variations in beliefs, in each of these faiths....

Muslim women are not considered equal to men or valued equally with men in Islamic society. The Holy Qur’an states clearly that women are to be subordinate to men. Qur’an 4.34: “Men stand superior to women in that God hath preferred some of them over others, and in that they expend of their...

From the Sikh Coalition, 40 Exchange Place, Suite 728, NY, NY 10004, 1-212-655-3095 and the website Khalsa Kids.1. If you meet a Sikh, an appropriate way to greet them is: a. "Salaam Alaikum" b. "Namaste" c. "Sat Sri Akal" d. "Bonjour" 2. Ninety-nine percent of the persons who wear turbans in the...

Muslim women are equal to men and equally valued. The Holy Qur'an states that women and men were created from a single soul and are moral equals in the eyes of God. Qur'an 4:1: "O mankind!...

Sunni Shia Adherents called Sunnis Shiites, Shi'i, or Shia Meaning of name "tradition" or "well-trodden path" "partisans of Ali" Current adherents 80-90% of 1.8 billion Muslims 10-20% of 1.8 billion Muslims Did Muhammad designate a successor?...

Review today's workshop with your co-leader. This workshop addressed several challenging topics. Did they engage topics, and each other, with respect? Were youth attentive throughout the workshop, or did their attention wane? Which activities worked well? How will the answers to these questions...

Data is from a now-defunct website (adherents.com) compiled and managed by Preston Hunter; updated 2007. 

1. Which is the third largest religion (in number of adherents) in the world? a. Atheism/Agnosticism 2. True. Unitarian Universalism resulted from the merger of two religions—Unitarianism and Universalism—that were each more than 200 years old. 3. Abraham is considered the founder of which...

1. Which is the third largest religion (in number of adherents) in the world? a. Atheism/Agnosticism b. Judaism c. Hinduism d. Buddhism 2. True or False: Unitarian Universalism resulted from the merger of two religions—Unitarianism and Universalism—that were each more than 200 years old. 3.

Based on a European Jewish folk tale.Once there was a woman who lived in a simple village. She had a simple life, with few needs. One night, she had a dream. She dreamed a treasure was buried under a bridge far away, in the capital city. The dream did not feel like a dream at all....

This program helps youth develop keen, compassionate discernment about benefits faiths may offer, and why people follow them. Before this first workshop, assess your open-mindedness to the world's variety of faiths. Acknowledge ways leading this program may be a growth experience for you, too....

Why not let people differ about their answers to the great mysteries of the Universe? Let each seek one's own way to the highest, to one's own sense of supreme loyalty in life, one's ideal of life. Let each philosophy, each world-view bring forth its truth and beauty to a larger perspective, that...

The Islamic faith is in the news almost every day, yet it is widely misunderstood. Approximately 1.8 billion people, nearly one in four people on Earth, are Muslim, so it is important for non-Muslims to better understand this faith and its followers. Surrender and Peace. The name of the faith,...

Dates from: 622 CE in Mekka (in Saudi Arabia) Note: Muslims believe Islam is the only true religion and has no beginning; 622 CE is the date the Islamic calendar began, keyed to an important event in Muhammad's life Adherents: 1.8 billion (80-90% Sunni; 10-20% Shiite) Ranking: Second, behind...