The following is the version that the delegates of GA 2000 will start their work with. We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, have dedicated ourselves to the work of ending racism wherever we encounter it. We recognize that one consequence of racism is economic injustice, which significantly contributes to the denial of opportunity and to poverty. We pledge ourselves to strive to understand better the role that racism plays in perpetuating poverty, and to work for the systemic changes needed to promote a more just economy and compassionate society. Together, we can make a difference.
Economic injustice persists in spite of the longest period of economic prosperity in our history.
The gap between the rich and the poor continues to widen. Working for a just society is central to our Unitarian Universalist faith. But in reality, racism encourages people to perpetuate a system of privileges and economic rewards that opens the door of opportunity much wider for some than for others. This is intolerable. We must look both inward and outward as we organize ourselves for action within our congregations and beyond.