My core beliefs- The supreme force is the impersonal Ultimate Reality (or life force, ultimate truth, cosmic order, absolute bliss, universal soul), which resides within and/or beyond all. There are no particular incarnations because God is all and all are God (or God is in all). God is creating and controlling the phenomena uncovered by scientists. Or there are other spiritual explanations, but not in conflict with scientific discovery. All matter and life forms are manifestations (or illusions) of the eternal Absolute (Ultimate Truth, Universal Soul or Mind, etc.). Rebirths occur (continually, or until all life's lessons are learned and one merges with the life force, or until complete enlightenment and eternal bliss are attained). Egoism (self-importance) leads to desire, craving, and attachments, which can lead to unwholesome thoughts and behavior, i.e., greed, hate, and violence. (and on and on...)
2006-06-15 02:53:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
While I am a bit of a Catholic mystic who might use some of the language you've used above such as "absolute bliss", no, really I can't say I am of a similar mind.
I accept the Christian message because I have become convinced that the Almighty God - the "life force supreme" if you will - is also an intimately personal and not impersonal being. He is aware of - and profoundly in love with - not just the big picture, but the individual grains of sand within it.
When Jesus in scripture says, "Every hair on your head is counted," that for me is the perfect representation of God. There can be no universal love without individual love. And individual love, for God, begins with love for the Son. And the love for the Son becomes love for all - the transcendant is the personal.
2006-06-15 03:07:23 · answer #1 · answered by evolver 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I've gone to UU Fellowships/Communities off and on almost all my life. In the past few years, though, I've started to question whether it's the right community for me, as it seems to be pretty rooted in Christian tradition (and my background is Hinduism). I like your outline of core beliefs. It actually sounds quite Buddhist in some ways (ego leading to attachments leading to negative behaviors ....). I like the basis of UU philosophy/viewpoints, I just wish the Sunday meetings were less based on Christian traditions (like having a sermon, standing to sing hymns, etc.), and truly did incorporate global spiritual traditions more often.
2006-06-15 10:04:17 · answer #2 · answered by ABBMAMA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have only recently heard of UU - when an online test told me it was 'the best religion for me'. It seems quite interesting. ı have a lot of respect for it for its open-mindedness. However, I am not UU because I am a member of no religion at all... But it's a nice philosophy.
2006-06-15 10:01:42 · answer #3 · answered by XYZ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been told that I share beliefs with this group and I do seem to share your beliefs. I don't take a label because that separates me from others and I want people to feel my openness to them and their beliefs.
Love & Light
Sharon
One Planet = One People
2006-06-15 10:08:36 · answer #4 · answered by skippingsunday 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I too am UU, it's the best religion for me because it is so flexible in beliefs. All the aspects of the religion are true and pure.
2006-06-15 09:56:58 · answer #5 · answered by peachmonk 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
UUism is great for people seeking an enlightened path, horrible for those that have found one.
And I'm all for the support it offers those seekers.
2006-06-15 10:13:02 · answer #6 · answered by Real Friend 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like the Jedi's beliefs...still it's cool.
2006-06-15 15:42:13 · answer #7 · answered by plastic star 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
me too..
2006-06-15 10:17:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋