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Chapters: Unitarianism, History of Unitarianism, Universal Reconciliation, Crane Theological School, Knoxville Unitarian Universalist Church Shooting, Star Island, Wink, the Cambridge Platform, Flaming Chalice, Lgbt Topics and Unitarian Universalism, Our Whole Lives, Flower Communion, Districts of the Unitarian Universalist Association, Starr King School for the Ministry, General Assembly, Youth Ministry, Meadville Lombard Theological School, Preacher's Sons, Theological School of St. Lawrence University. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 134. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Unitarianism, both as a theology and as a denominational family of churches, was first defined and developed within the Protestant Reformation, although theological ancestors may be found back in the early days of Christianity. Later historical development has been diverse in different countries. The term Unitarian was first used by Polish and Dutch Socinians in Latin from the 1660s and introduced into English by Henry Hedworth in 1673. Unitarians trace their history back to the Apostolic Age and claim for their doctrine a prevalence during the ante-Nicene period. Many believe their Christology most closely reflects that of the "original Christians." (For a discussion of the New Testament evidence, see Nontrinitarianism.) While it is evident that higher Christologies existed in the late first and early second centuries, Jewish-Christian congregations tended to hold the view that Jesus was a great man and prophet, even the Son of God, but not God himself. (See Ebionites.) One of the earliest controversies over the nature of Christ that involved the propagation of "unitarian" ideas broke out at Rome during the episcopate of Victor I (189199). This was the so-called Monarchian controversy, which originated in a ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=14992612 ... Read more

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Unitarian Universalist Ministers' Association (Boston), paperback, 93 pages Craig Roshaven, publications representative, editorial consultant: Kim R. Schmidt, contributors: C. Leon Hopper, Daniel Budd, Tom Owen-Towle, Douglas A. Taylor, David Sammons ... Read more

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Unitarian Christianity
By William Ellery Channing

"Unitarianism is the belief in the single personality of God, in contrast to the doctrine of the Trinity (three persons in one God). It is the philosophy upon which the modern Unitarian movement was based, and, according to its proponents, is the original form of Christianity. Unitarian Christians believe in the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, as found in the New Testament and other early Christian writings, and hold him up as an exemplar. Adhering to strict monotheism, they maintain that Jesus was a great man and a prophet of God, perhaps even a supernatural being, but not God himself. Unitarians believe in the moral authority, but not necessarily the divinity, of Jesus. They do not pray to Jesus, but to God directly. Their theology is thus distinguishable from the theology of Catholic, Orthodox, mainline Protestant, and other Christian denominations, who hold the Trinity doctrine as a core belief.

Some Evangelicals hold a "unitarian" theology in that they see God as a single person, and are thus antitrinitarian, but because they perceive Jesus to be God himself do not fall into the general theology discussed here, which sees Jesus as subordinate to God and a finite being. Instead see: Sabellianism, Oneness theology, Oneness Pentecostalism, Monarchianism, Binitarianism.

While there are both religiously liberal and religiously conservative unitarians, the name "Unitarian" is most commonly associated with the liberal branch of this theology.

Conservative (Biblical or Evangelical) unitarians strictly adhere to the principle of sola scriptura and their belief that the Bible is both inspired and inerrant and uphold "fundamentals" of belief. This version of unitarianism is more commonly called Nontrinitarianism, rather than Unitarianism.

Unitarians sum up their faith as "the religion of Jesus, not a religion about Jesus." Historically, they have encouraged non-dogmatic views of God, Jesus, the world and purpose of life as revealed through reason, scholarship, science, philosophy, scripture and other prophets and religions. They believe that reason and belief are complementary and that religion and science can co-exist and guide them in their understanding of nature and God. They also do not enforce belief in creeds or dogmatic formulas. Although there is flexibility in the nuances of belief or basic truths for the individual Unitarian Christian, general principles of faith have been recognized as a way to bind the group in some commonality. Adherents generally accept religious pluralism and find value in all teachings, but remain committed to their core belief in Christ's teachings. Liberal Unitarians value a secular society in which government stays out of religious affairs.

Unitarians are not to be confused with members of the Unity Church." ... Read more

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Critical Document for Unitarianns
This short book is the document which defined the Unitarian movement in America. Every Unitarian Universalist should probably read it.

Unitarian Christanity by William Ellery Channing
Unitarian Chrisitanity is a treatise about the Unitarian belief opposing the Trinitarian belief.It is a bit difficult to follow and yet quite interesting to compare where the Unitarian belief comes from.

Although the book is bereft of any Biblical basis or substance, it portrays the belief of one person, the author against the Trinitarian belief calling for any Trinitarian to show where their basis in the Biblical text is supported.The down side of the book is that Channing does not base his point of view with Biblical support either.

So, I would observe that Channing is simply giving his opinion based on his own limited knowledge of the Bible.

It is an interesting read to see where the Unitarian beliefs come from if in fact Channing is speaking for all Unitarians.Biblically speaking, I would say Unitarian Christianity does not engage the Unitarian or Trinitarian Controversy theologically or scholarly. ... Read more

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Stiff green covers, vi + 59 pages, list of resources. Presents information on various types of programs, activities, materials that can be utilized for religious education in smaller congregations, such as: open classroom, extended family, multi-media kit, discussion group, prepared curricula, etc. Consultants: Meredith Anderson, Joan Goodwin, Munroe Husbands, George Marshall, Robert L'H. Miller, Eugene Navias, Starr Williams. Prepared under auspices of REACH, Religious Education Action Clearing House, jointly with UUA Church of the Larger Fellowship and Education and Extension sections, Department of Ministerial and Congregational Services, Unitarian Universalist Association. ... Read more

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"It consists of a narrative text, an extensive series of biographical sketches...and a comprehensive bibliographical essay....The narrative itself is a very able analysis of the intellectual and theological development of Unitarianism and Universalism in America....What it does...it does extremely well...." Choice ... Read more

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A decent historical look at UU
I'll keep this review short and sweet, because there's not much to say, really. /The Unitarians and Universalists/ offers a comprehensive look at the history of Unitarianism and Universalism, and their mixing in recent times. However, the book is rather dry and offers very little "food for thought." It's mostly names, dates, and movements. The writing is uninspired and not very compelling.

As a guide to the history of UU, this book is acceptable. I've encountered far more interesting books and essays on the subject, however. The level of detail is high, but you will definitely not find yourself reading this book for anything beyond obscure details of the past. ... Read more

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The First Fifty Years: Shining on the Emerald Coast is the story of one small congregation in the Panhandle of Florida, the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Emerald Coast (the UUFEC). In it is a short introduction to Unitarian Universalism and its place in the deep South, but the book's main emphasis is on those whose contributions and personalities made this particular fellowship what it is today. More than anything, these pages are a tribute to all those whose visions created the Fellowship, whose lives and thoughts became part of its common spiritual growth, and who left their tears and laughter imprinted on its walls. This is the story of how one congregation was shaped. ... Read more

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Half a century after its founding, the Community Unitarian Church at White Plains, New York, renewed itself in 1959 with a move into a spacious new building with unique architecture. This book tells the story of the church's second fifty years. Many church members have collaborated on this history, which is illustrated with more than sixtyphotographs from the church archives and congregants' files. More than a story of one Westchester County congregation, this is also a social history, mindful of the world that lay beyond the church's land and building. The congregation grappled with such events as the national struggle for civil rights, the Vietnam War and the terrorist attacks of 9/11 - and reacted as well to the crosscurrents that once threatened the larger Unitarian Universalist denomination. ... Read more