unitarian church
Definition
Noun: 1. A Protestant Christian denomination: The Unitarian Church is a Protestant Christian denomination characterized by its rejection of the doctrine of the Trinity. It emphasizes the oneness of God and typically holds liberal theological views, stressing individual freedom of belief, the use of reason in religion, and the inherent goodness of humanity.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- She attends the Unitarian Church on Sundays because its emphasis on personal spiritual exploration resonates with her.
- The Unitarian Church in the city center is known for its active social justice programs.
- Unlike many Christian denominations, the Unitarian Church does not teach the concept of original sin.
Advanced Usage
- "Unitarian Universalism": In the United States and some other countries, the Unitarian Church merged with the Universalist Church of America to form the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). While historically Christian, modern Unitarian Universalism is a non-creedal, pluralistic religion that draws from many sources.
- After the merger, many congregations became known as Unitarian Universalist churches.
Variants and Related Words
- Unitarian (noun): A member or adherent of the Unitarian Church.
- As a Unitarian, he values reason and conscience in matters of faith.
- Unitarian (adjective): Of or relating to the Unitarian Church or its doctrines.
- They follow a Unitarian theology.
- Unitarianism (noun): The doctrines and beliefs of the Unitarian Church.
- His book explores the history of Unitarianism in England.
Synonyms
- Unitarianism: (Specifically refers to the belief system)
- Liberal Christianity: (A broader category that includes similar theological approaches)
Related Phrases
- Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA): The main organizational body for Unitarian Universalist congregations in the United States.
- Unitarian meeting house: A term often used for a Unitarian place of worship.
Noun
- the Protestant denomination that rejects the doctrine of the Trinity
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