Description
Book SynopsisSmall though it may be, Unitarian Universalism has had a big impact not only on its members but also on the world around it. Rejecting the constraints of other Christian denominations, it sought tolerance for itself and, surprisingly, freely granted tolerance to others. Evolving in its principles and practices over a relatively short lifetime, it shows every sign of developing further, reaching beyond Christianity to embrace what is good in other, more diverse religions. Unitarian Universalism has also regularly been at the forefront in fighting for social causes, including abolition, temperance, women''s suffrage, pacifism, educational reform, environmentalism, and others. Unitarian Universalism has also spread with time. First developed in present-day Romania and Hungary, its center shifted early to England, but its most successful story is the way it grew and flourished in the United States. This reference covers numerous subjects, both historical and contemporary, with entries on
Trade ReviewHarris, a Unitarian Universalist minister and past president of Unitarian Universalist Historical Society, sheds light on historical and contemporary issues, key figures, and events in the denomination, providing an understanding of the facets of the Unitarian Universalist faith. * Reference and Research Book News, November 2009 *
