How many Religions can you name that...

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4. Unitarian Universalism, in my 6 year experience...

...with a small local congregation (about 200 people), has no cultish characteristics.

1st Principle: The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
2nd Principle: Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;
3rd Principle: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
4th Principle: A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
5th Principle: The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;
6th Principle: The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
7th Principle: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

The minister emeritus of this small community, who retired 4 years ago, gently led the group for 25 years. I knew him for only 2 of those years, and was surprised to learn that he was an atheist.