(November 6, 2009 at 12:59 pm)Saerules Wrote:secularone Wrote:And now, for Saerules, who is interested in what Unitarian Universalists mean by "inherent worth." Intrinsic value is an ethical and philosophic property. It is the ethical or philosophic value that an object has "in itself" or "for its own sakeHmm... by that do you mean to elaborate on the point that A=A... in that A's attributes define A?
That could be a good way of putting it. I just believe that all people have value, if for no other reason than the fact that they are people.
Quote:I can see that definition of 'spirit'/'spiritual growth'It (Unitarian Universalism) seems a great deal like existentialism to me... would that be a correct observation, Secularone?
Well, since it's my definition, I suppose I can agree with that analysis. But it's important to remember that not all UU's adopt my definition and I don't have a problem with them having their own.
When it comes to collaborating with theists, I am resistant to collaborating with them in any way that would further dumb-down agendas. On the other hand, one could argue correctly that I am collaborating with theists by working with anyone, including theists who share and promote my values.
I don't consider my values to be a religion.
And while there are theists in UU congregations, there are no Fundamentalists. There are representations of many religious backgrounds.