A world community based on brotherhood, justice, and peace is the goal of all actions. While varying widely in belief structures, Unitarian Universalists generally believe in God as the source of mind and spirit, Jesus as a great prophet, the Bible as a collection of valuable religious writings, science as a source of knowledge, and prayer as a means to lift the mind beyond the ordinary. There are no sacraments. In contradiction to what is stated above, my understanding from another source is that members come from many backgrounds and belief systems, and that none is given priority. Thus, the belief system may be Christian, agnostic, based on nature gods and goddesses, etc.
Organization is congregational.
Observance of usual Christian holidays is minimal, since many members are of non-Christian backgrounds. Understanding of Healing Theology is based on reason, science, and the empirical method. Faith healing is viewed as largely superstition and wishful thinking. Reproductive Issues Genetics, birth control, sterility testing, and artificial insemination are strongly supported. Abortion All forms of abortion are acceptable, with strong support of the right of the mother to decide.