Unitarianism

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Unitarianism is a liberal Christian theological movement that emphasizes the oneness of God, the use of reason in religion, and often a progressive, inclusive approach to faith and ethics.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Christian theological movement
liberal Christian tradition
religious movement
approachToScripture historical-critical
non-literal
emphasizes divine unity
ethical living
freedom of conscience
inclusive approach to faith
moral character of God
progressive theology
tolerance of diverse beliefs
use of reason in religion
encourages ethical reform
individual interpretation of scripture
rational inquiry
governanceType congregational polity
hasCoreBelief oneness of God
hasOrganization General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches
Hungarian Unitarian Church
Hungarian Unitarian Church
surface form: Transylvanian Unitarian Church

Hungarian Unitarian Church
surface form: Unitarian Church of Transylvania
hasWorshipForm congregational worship
historicallyAssociatedWith Polish Brethren
Radical Reformation
Socinians
influenced Unitarian Universalism
liberal Protestantism
influencedBy Enlightenment philosophy
surface form: Enlightenment thought

humanism
language various languages
oftenAffirms critical study of scripture
human dignity
non-creedal religion
religious pluralism
social justice
originatedInCentury 16th century
originatedInCountry Poland
Transylvania
originatedInRegion Europe
rejectsDoctrine Trinity
relatedMovement Unitarian Universalism
scriptureUsed Bible
spreadToCountry England
United States of America
surface form: United States
typicallyDenies eternal damnation
original sin
pre-existence of Christ as God
viewsJesusAs human moral teacher
prophet

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