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19 of 19 found the following review helpful:
UU's lesser known known element explained Jan 25, 2010
By Bobby Newman
This is an important book for all UU's to read. When the Unitarian and Universalist organizations merged in 1961, there was a fear among Universalists that due to their smaller number, their unique ideas would be lost in the merge. To a large degree, this fear has come to pass. Universalism 101 is the antidote. The ideas of Universalism "in a nutshell" are provided and discussed, pointing out how even the most highly respected members of the UU movement (including Forrest Church) have sometimes not provided entirely accurate images of Universalism. The similarities and differences between Universalism and Unitarianism are explained, and the unique "flavor" of Universalism as a religion, as a social movement, as not separable from the Christian tradition (or at least the Jesus tradition, as opposed to Christianity), all come through. Not a long or plodding academic tome, this book is well worth reading for modern UU's, particularly those who sometimes feel as though their Church is not actually a religion anymore. UU's who tend to only emphasize the "Unitarian" element and history will come to realize that much of what they most treasure from their tradition actually originated on the Universalist side.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Important UU Book Nov 06, 2010
By uu humanist
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. What I especially liked was the different psychologies of the Unitarian versus Universalist thought processes. This was explained through their histories, symbolism and the author's conclusion. This book has many insights. There is so much practical information packed in such a small volume. The UU denomination embraces many theological views and practices. But we have a problem spreading our message. This book has an answer.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Well Worth Reading with fellow UU's Apr 23, 2012
By Robert A. Birch
"robbirch"
We studied this book for 4 months in a small spiritual studies weekly group at a UU Church. The book interesting and sometimes startlingly accurate and specific. The author wisely funnels down from a perspective of history and geography to social changes in Eastern U.S. churches over the last 200 years. With that background the author compares and contrasts Unitarians and Universalists in terms of temperament, development, social background and finally theology. The strong foundation laid by explaining the background of the churches adds a lot of credence and credibility to the author's theological conclusions. There is no doubt the author knows exactly what he is talking about and does an excellent job of concluding why Universalism has more potential than Unitarianism for helping most people find a religion that works because people tire of Unitarian character elevation. The book has a strong core. The author taught math and science and has a Harvard Masters in Divinity. My favorite question from this book is: Why is Unitarian Universalism to weird for most people? Answer: UU language is primarily non-Biblical, and most Americans are not used to that, and find the words strange.
INTRODUCTION INTO EVERYTHING OF THE DIVINE Apr 30, 2012
By optimus prime
It is an excellent introduction into this religion. The content is direct and to the point. I would recommend it to anyone who is curious about this religion to receive a insight.
Universalism, humanized and de-mystified by one who knows Aug 24, 2011
By J. Campbell
"The (no-so) Sinister Minister"
This is a terrific book. The fact that it is conversational in tone makes it accessible, while at the same time delivering some profound and deeply religious thoughts (conundrums?)
Rev. Dr. Judith campbell, author of...The Olympia Brown Mysteries, A Deadly Mission and an Unspeakable Mission.
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