In 1995, a Sixth Source was added to the Principles and Purposes of Unitarian Universalism. It states that the living tradition shared by UUs draws from "Spiritual teachings of Earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature" For some UUs this may mean a Pagan spirituality. For other UUs it may mean a Humanist, Native American, or other nature-honoring path.

 

UUs are dedicated to the right of conscience, the personal search for spiritual truth, and freedom from dogmatism. UUs are also dedicated to "respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part." Thus, many UUs who do not embrace Paganism as their personal spiritual truth still understand and accept Paganism as part of the UUA's religious pluralism.

 

However, human beings being what they are, opinions vary on the inclusion of a Pagan theology within the UUA. Each individual UU congregation has its own personality, and may be either supportive or skeptical. Most congregations are at least tolerant of Paganism as a spiritual expression within Unitarian Universalism. Many congregations have welcomed UU Pagans and have an active Pagan presence among their membership. -- from About CUUPS

• Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans
• Pagans Among Us, Sermon, UU Church of Columbia, Presented by R. Tom Dixon III on March 3, 1996
• A Brief History of CUUPS, written by David Burwasser and edited by Jerrie Hildebrand

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