“Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth.” The Third of our Seven UU Principles holds what some might perceive to be a contradiction. It suggests that we accept one another while at the same time encouraging each other to grow spiritually. If we really accept each other, doesn’t that mean we shouldn’t encourage another to change? How are we to do both of these, accept each other and encourage spiritual growth, at the same time?

Acceptance and Encouragement to Growth (PDF)

 

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