WHEREAS, meeting the medical needs of our aged population is a pressing social problem, and meeting the cost of medical care is frequently beyond the financial ability of the elderly; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Unitarian Universalist Association urge the Congress to enact legislation to...

WHEREAS, one hundred years after the abolition of slavery, the descendants of freed slaves still suffer from laws, customs, traditions, and prejudices that should have died with the institution in which they flourished; and WHEREAS, we believe it to be our deep responsibility to promote the full...

RESOLVED: That in accordance with the purposes and objectives of the Unitarian Universalist Association, this Association and its members hereby declare and affirm their special responsibility to promote the full participation of persons, without regard to race, color, sex, or national origin, in...

RESOLVED: That the Unitarian Universalist Association, at its 1964 General Assembly, reaffirm, defend and promote the supreme worth of every human personality, the dignity of man, and the use of the democratic method in human relationships, as stated in the purposes and objectives of its...

The rise of violence in the political and social conflicts of American life endangers freedom of speech and assembly essential to democratic society....

WHEREAS, the political and military situation in South Vietnam is steadily deteriorating; and WHEREAS, the danger of enlargement of the present war into a multi-national conflict is ominously increasing; and WHEREAS, the intent of the Geneva Conference of 1954 was to neutralize the whole Indochin...

WHEREAS, the United Nations Assembly adopted unanimously Resolution 1907 on November 21, 1963, urging all member nations to endeavor to promote measures aimed at the elimination of international tension; and WHEREAS, the UN Assembly is convinced that devoting a year to international cooperation...

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, 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 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, 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, 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 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, 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...