Unitarians say they're 'Standing on the Side of Love'
source: http://www.usatoday.com/news/religion/2009-06-22-unitarian-hate-crimes_N.htm
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Members of Unitarian Universalist churches are unveiling a campaign against hate crimes at their General Assembly this week (June 24-29), calling on their congregations and those of other faiths to advocate for equality and to curb violence.
The Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations (UUA) will include the grassroots campaign against social injustice in their schedule of votes and worship services at their Salt Lake City convention.
"Rather than hunkering down in the face of violence, (the Unitarians) have proclaimed a gospel of love and hope," said the Rev. William Sinkford, the outgoing UUA president, in an interview.
The campaign holds particular meaning for the liberal-leaning denomination. Last summer, a gunman killed two people and wounded seven inside a Unitarian Universalist congregation in Knoxville, Tenn. The gunman, David Adkisson, later told authorities he was angered by the church's acceptance of homosexuality and other liberal causes.
Members of Unitarian Universalist churches are unveiling a campaign against hate crimes at their General Assembly this week (June 24-29), calling on their congregations and those of other faiths to advocate for equality and to curb violence.
The Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations (UUA) will include the grassroots campaign against social injustice in their schedule of votes and worship services at their Salt Lake City convention.
"Rather than hunkering down in the face of violence, (the Unitarians) have proclaimed a gospel of love and hope," said the Rev. William Sinkford, the outgoing UUA president, in an interview.
The campaign holds particular meaning for the liberal-leaning denomination. Last summer, a gunman killed two people and wounded seven inside a Unitarian Universalist congregation in Knoxville, Tenn. The gunman, David Adkisson, later told authorities he was angered by the church's acceptance of homosexuality and other liberal causes.
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