The end of the world as we know it

[eomer]

6. I wonder whether your experience is atypical (the GE investment by your UU church).

I'm pretty sure that would not be the response at the UU congregation that Ms. eomer and I are members of. Having spent a lot of time with our current President and other congregational leaders, I'm pretty sure our church would have agreed with you and would not be invested in GE. But you raise an interesting question and I'll ask about our investment policy next time I have a chance.

On the larger issue, maybe we're just contrary. We joined at our UU about a year ago after being away from church for some years. I wouldn't say the UU believes in nothing but rather that the UU believes in the truths that are universal while staying away from all the specific claims that are without foundation (in my opinion) yet the other churches damn each other over.

Here are the UU principles:

1. The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
   
2. Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;
   
3. Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
   
4. A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
   
5. The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;
   
6. The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
   
7. Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

That seems to me a pretty good list to believe in.