This is long interesting item - and this Unitarian Universalist Church -
it was Adlai Stevenson I believe who was gung ho on UN and was
Unitarian....he died at high noon with CIA agent by his side.....wife of
Desmond Fitzgerald as I recall who headed up dirty tricks for CIA?
So remember always, JFK was not to have been elected President in 1960
and you see this plan was laid out in advance, for remember who JFK beat
out - was it not Adlai and his liberal leaing friends. Now Adlai was a
gentleman, and maybe sincere but this is a whole new ball game now - no
place for gentlemen for even Bush the father is going to take off his
gloves...little late for that.
But JFK got in by winning the votes and he beat out this CFR bunch; do
you think a Catholic like JFK would push for homosexuality - he would
have not condoned this stuff in the schools, for when he was killed
everything turned dirty.
Look how long ago this plan was drawn up but it was not drawn up for
JFK....this was Adlai Stevenson crap, communist crap, to bring down a
great nation.....but further down in this article you see where they
made demands that boy scouts admit homosexual leaders to their
midst....this is communism in its rankest form, for you know this and
the civil rights movement was planned by these same people - to cause a
Civil War and now they try again for this war in America.......
So Supreme Court rules Boy Scouts make their own appointments and may
exclude those who do not live up to their standards......
Little Barney Franks and his house of male prostitution? Where do you
think kids learn this stuff? Now it is considered the "in thing" to do
because garbage movie stars promote same on tv? Garbage is, as garbage
does.
So 1961 was the beginning and JFK upset their apple cart for he was not
to be the Democrat Party candidate......he beat he bastards but the
best laid plans of mice and men were laid out long before he was elected
President for this was the NWO and CFR - and JFK and RFK and Reagan and
even little John John wanted no part aof that treasonous sick bunch.
So now they throw the homosexuals at us......AIDS and all - and note no
discrimination against bi sexuals who bring home disease to spouse and
you wonder why people who are innocent have acquired immune deficiency?
Throw the bums out.....and how the hell did an pervert engaged in a male
prostitution ring get elected to such a high office? Welll seems maybe
same reason Janet Reno put in as head of the Justice Department?
I know how they play the game.......they invite everybody in.....those
who will submit to pieces of silver....
This agenda was done well in advance for the likes of Adlai Stevenson
Unitarian/UN advocate but this agenda would NEVER have been submitted to
JFK......
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Resolutions on Lesbians, Gay Men, and Bisexuals
passed at Unitarian Universalist General Assembly 1961-present
DISCRIMINATION AGAINST HOMOSEXUALS AND BISEXUALS — 1970 (GEN)
RECOGNIZING THAT: 1. A significant minority in this country are either
homosexual or bisexual in their feelings and/or behavior; 2.
Homosexuality has been the target of severe discrimination by society
and in particular by the police and other arms of government; 3. A
growing number of authorities on the subject now see homosexuality as an
inevitable sociological phenomenon and not as a mental illness; 4. There
are Unitarian Universalists, clergy and laity, who are homosexuals or
bisexuals;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the 1970 General Assembly of the
Unitarian Universalist Association:
1. Urges all peoples immediately to bring an end to all discrimination
against homosexuals, homosexuality, bisexuals, and bisexuality, with
specific immediate attention to the following issues: a. private
consensual behavior between persons over the age of consent shall be the
business only of those persons and not subject to legal regulations; b.
a person's sexual orientation or practice shall not be a factor in the
granting or renewing of federal security clearance, visas, and the
granting of citizenship or employment; 2. Calls upon the UUA and its
member churches, fellowships, and organizations immediately to end all
discrimination against homosexuals in employment practices, expending
special effort to assist homosexuals to find employment in our midst
consistent with their abilities and desires; 3. Urges all churches and
fellowships, in keeping with changing social patterns, to initiate
meaningful programs of sex education aimed at providing more open and
healthier understanding of sexuality in all parts of the United States
and Canada, and with the particular aim to end all discrimination
against homosexuals and bisexuals.
CREATION OF AN OFFICE ON GAY AFFAIRS — 1973 (GEN)
WHEREAS, it is among the purposes of the Unitarian Universalist
Association to affirm, defend and promote the supreme worth of every
human personality; and
WHEREAS, the 1970 General Assembly passed a resolution urging all
peoples immediately to bring an end to all discrimination against
homosexuals, homosexuality, bisexuals and bisexuality; and
WHEREAS, the Association since then has established no mechanism by
which this resolution might be implemented within our churches,
fellowships and denominationally related organizations; and
WHEREAS, second class status keeps all oppressed minorities disabled and
robs everyone of their potential contributions;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the 1973 General Assembly urges the
Board of Trustees of the UUA to create at the denominational
headquarters an Office on Gay Affairs. The Office shall be staffed by
gay people and it shall have the full benefit of the experience, talent
and status of the UUA in developing sources of funding outside the
denominational budget. Would such sources be unavailable, the UUA will
not be further responsible for funding the Office.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the functions of the Office be a resource
to the denomination at all levels in all matters pertaining to gay
people and the gay community. The office shall initially make a 30-day
study of the immediate needs of gay Unitarian Universalists and ways of
developing an outreach into the gay community. Results of the study
shall be distributed to all churches, fellowships and
denominationally-related bodies with recommendations for implementation.
OFFICE OF GAY CONCERNS — 1974 (BUS)
WHEREAS, the General Assembly 1973 voted as a business resolution to
urge the UUA Board of Trustees to create at the denominational
headquarters an Office of Gay Concerns; and
WHEREAS, money was not available for the Office and the full benefit of
the experience, talent, and status of the UUA to seek sources of funding
outside the denominational budget was urged by the General Assembly and
in its resolution; and
WHEREAS, a $600,000 grant of which $300,000 is in unrestricted program
funds has since come to the denomination above the basic budget approved
by the 1973 General Assembly and yet the Office has not been included in
the items approved for funding from that grant;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the UUA Board be urged to include in the
Grants Section of the 1974-1975 UUA Budget an item for $38,500 to
establish the Office of Gay Concerns, such funds to take precedence over
two items presently listed in the Grants Section: $24,000 from the
Research Program and $14,500 from the Publicity and Television/Radio
item; and
FURTHER RESOLVED: That such Office be established in accordance with the
proposal developed by the UUA Board and Administration in consultation
with the UUA Gay Caucus' Advisory Committee and as revised by the UUA
Board at its meeting on June 24, 1974.
OFFICE OF GAY CONCERNS — 1975 (BUS)
WHEREAS, the 1973 and 1974 General Assemblies have voted to establish
the Office of Gay Concerns as an integral part of the UUA to serve the
needs of our churches and fellowships for education and help on gay
concerns; and
WHEREAS, the Office of Gay Concerns is funded from special grant funds
outside the regular operating budget of the UUA; and
WHEREAS, the Office staff has had less than one-half year to function
and cannot be fairly evaluated in terms of articulating a program based
on the approved model of the Office;
BE IT RESOLVED: That the 1975 General Assembly:
1. Commends the Board of Trustees for its action of October 12, 1974 in
implementing the General Assembly's resolution to fund the Office of Gay
Concerns; and
2. Endorses the action of the Board of Trustees in including continued
funding for the Office of Gay Concerns in the grants section of the
proposed UUA budget for 1975-76.
GAY HUMAN RIGHTS — 1977 (BUS)
WHEREAS, the bigotry and misinformation presented by the forces of the
"Save Our Children" movement led by Anita Bryant encourage violations of
the civil rights of gay people; and
WHEREAS, human rights are not an issue on which there should be a vote
by which the majority can deny rights to a minority; and
WHEREAS, the false propaganda using a religious basis for persecution
strikes at the very foundation of the basic tenet of the Unitarian
Universalist Association, to seek the truth and support the worth of all
humans;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the General Assembly of the Unitarian
Universalist Association calls on all Unitarian Universalists to use
their efforts in stopping such biased persecution and intolerance for
the gay minority.
MINISTERIAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES — 1980 (BUS)
WHEREAS, the General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association
in 1970 passed a resolution calling on the UUA and its member churches,
fellowships, and organizations to end discrimination against gay,
lesbian, and bisexual persons in employment; and
WHEREAS, the UUA has distinguished itself by its repeated support of the
employment rights of minority groups; and
WHEREAS, many of the UUA member societies which have considered openly
gay, lesbian, and bisexual candidates have been unwilling to accept the
candidates because of their sexual orientations; and
WHEREAS, the hiring of religious leaders by Unitarian Universalist
members societies is a matter of local conscience;
BE IT RESOLVED: That the 1980 General Assembly of the Unitarian
Universalist Association urge the UUA and its member churches,
fellowships and organizations to renew their commitment to end
discrimination against gay, lesbian, and bisexual persons through
educational programs at the local, district, and continental levels and
calls upon the Unitarian Universalist Ministers Association and the UUA
Department of Ministerial and Congregational Services to lend full
assistance in the settlement of qualified openly gay, lesbian, and
bisexual religious leaders.
GAY AND LESBIAN SERVICES OF UNION — 1984 (BUS)
WHEREAS, the Unitarian Universalist Association has repeatedly taken
stands to affirm the rights of gay and lesbian persons over the past
decade; and
WHEREAS, legal marriages are currently denied gay and lesbian couples by
state and provincial governments of North America; and
WHEREAS, freedom of the pulpit is a historic tradition in Unitarian
Universalist societies;
BE IT RESOLVED: That the 1984 General Assembly of the Unitarian
Universalist Association:
1. Affirms the growing practice of some of its ministers of conducting
services of union of gay and lesbian couples and urges member societies
to support their ministers in this important aspect of our movement's
ministry to the gay and lesbian community; and 2. Requests that the
Department of Ministerial and Congregational Services: a. distribute
this information to Unitarian Universalist religious professionals and
member societies; b. develop printed material for ministers to assist
them in planning and conducting services of union for gay and lesbian
couples; c. develop a pamphlet intended for laypersons which describes
services of union for gay and lesbian couples and is distributed to
member societies.
OPPOSING AIDS DISCRIMINATION — 1986 (GEN)
BECAUSE, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist
Association covenant to affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every
person, and to promote justice, equity and compassion in human
relations; and
BECAUSE, we are members of the interdependent web of existence and
therefore responsible for one another and for the society in which we
live; and
WHEREAS, on Friday, June 20, 1986, the US Department of Justice, Office
of Legal Counsel, concluded that an employer's fear of the spread of
AIDS, whether reasonable or not, constitutes grounds for dismissal; and
WHEREAS, this opinion is clearly contrary to the spirit of Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the September 1985 ruling of the
US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit; and
WHEREAS, the Center for Disease Control and other experts and
researchers working with AIDS have repeatedly and emphatically stated
that the HTLV-III/LAV/HIV virus cannot be transmitted by casual contact;
and
WHEREAS, there have been no documented cases of AIDS transmitted to
co-workers, health care workers, family or friends in routine contact
with persons with AIDS or persons tested positive for the
HTLV-III/LAV/HIV antibodies; and
WHEREAS, the Justice Department opinion is a gross violation of civil
rights and could apply to as many as two million Americans who currently
would test positive for the HTLV-III/LAV/HIV antibodies;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the 1986 General Assembly of the
Unitarian Universalist Association opposes discrimination based on AIDS,
the fear of AIDS, or the presence of the HTLV-III/LAV/HIV antibodies;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a copy of this resolution be sent
immediately to the President of the United States, the US Attorney
General, and all members of Congress; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That UUA Canadian societies study the parallels
in Canada, and take action in a manner consonant with the intent of this
resolution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the UUA, its member societies and affiliate
organizations be urged to promote programs which provide education about
the cause of AIDS, how AIDS is transmitted, the real risks of casual
contact and which generally increase community awareness about AIDS; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED: That the UUA, its member societies and affiliate
organizations be urged to support such action as will ensure the civil
rights of persons with AIDS and those who test positive to the
HTLV-III/LAV/HIV antibodies.
SUPPORTING LEGAL EQUITY FOR GAYS AND LESBIANS — 1987 (BUS)
WHEREAS, the 1970 General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist
Association ("UUA") adopted a resolution calling on all UUA churches,
fellowships, and organizations and society at large to end
discrimination against gay and lesbian people and has repeatedly
endorsed the goal of equality, dignity, and respect for all people,
regardless of affectional or sexual orientation in resolutions adopted
in 1974, 1975, 1977, 1980, and in 1984; and
WHEREAS, in 1986 the United States Supreme Court decided in Bowers v.
Hardwick that states may enforce laws governing private sexual behavior
between consenting adults;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the 1987 General Assembly of the
Unitarian Universalist Association supports rescission of laws governing
private sexual behavior between consenting adults and supports passage
of laws prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That when denominational meetings are held in
locations where discriminatory laws exist, Unitarian Universalists
planning and attending the meetings are urged to adopt creative program
methods to support rescission of laws governing private sexual behavior
between consenting adults and to support passage of laws prohibiting
discrimination based on sexual orientation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the UUA Office of Lesbian and Gay Concerns
work with the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and other human rights
organizations to obtain information about organizations that practice or
promote discrimination based on sexual orientation and distribute this
information to all UUA societies and affiliated organizations; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That upon receiving information about
organizations which practice or promote discrimination based on sexual
orientation, Unitarian Universalists and UU organizations be encouraged
not to purchase or use products or services from these organizations
until the discrimination ceases; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That this resolution be conveyed by the
President of the UUA to the President of the United States, members of
the United States Senate and House of Representatives, Canadian
governmental officials, continental media, and other appropriate
individuals and organizations.
PROPOSALS OF THE COMMON VISION PLANNING COMMITTEE—1989 (BUS)
WHEREAS the survey conducted by the Common Vision Planning Committee has
shown that, despite a long and luminous tradition of leadership toward
an era of wider justice, inclusion, and recognition of the dignity and
worth of all, still the fear of same-sex love runs deep among Unitarian
Universalists; and
WHEREAS the persistence in our midst of homophobia and heterosexism
sorely tests our commitment to our Principles and Purposes;
WHEREAS Unitarian Universalists have consistently committed ourselves
through the General Assembly to the dignity and rights of gay, lesbian,
and bisexual persons and to their full inclusion in our movement; and
WHEREAS the Welcoming Congregation program has been proposed by the
Common Vision Planning Committee and approved by the UUA Board of
Trustees as an effective response to the aforementioned concerns and as
a model for training in the practice of inclusive community;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 1989 General Assembly of the Unitarian
Universalist Association adopts the recommendation of the Common Vision
Planning Committee that the Welcoming Congregation Program be
established as set forth in the attachment hereto (Attachment A); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1989 General Assembly urges the
Unitarian Universalist Association Administration to implement this
Program through its Office of Lesbian and Gay Concerns.
ATTACHMENT A - THE WELCOMING CONGREGATION PROGRAM
Definition 1. A Welcoming Congregation is inclusive and expressive of
the concerns of gay, lesbian, and bisexual persons at every level of
congregational life, in worship, in program, and in social occasions
welcoming not only theit presence but the unique gifts and
particularities of their lives as well.
a. A Welcoming Congregation does not assume that everyone is
heterosexual. Vocabulary of worship reflects this perception; worship
celebrates the diversity of its people by inclusivity of language and
content. b. An understanding of the experience of lesbian, gay, and
bisexual persons will be fully incorporated throughout all programs. It
will be fairly represented in Religious Education.
2. The bylaws and other official documents of a Welcoming Congregation
include an affirmation and non- discrimination clause affecting all
dimensions of congregational life, including membership, hiring
practices, and calling of religious professionals.
3. The Welcoming Congregation engages in outreach into the gay, lesbian,
and bisexual communities both through its advertisinng and by supporting
actively other lesbian, gay, and bisexual affirmative groups.
4. A Welcoming Congregation offers congregational and ministerial
support services of union and memorial services for gay, lesbian, and
bisexual persons, and celebrations of evolving definitions of family.
5. A Welcoming Congregation celebrates the lives of all people and
welcomes same-sex couples, recognizing their committed relationships;
and equally affirms displays of caring and affection without regard for
sexual orientation.
6. A Welcoming Congregation seeks to nurture ongoing dialogue between
gay, lesbian, bisexual , and heterosexual persons, and to create deeper
trust and sharing.
7. A Welcoming Congregation encourages the presence of a chapter of
Unitarian Universalists for Lesbian and Gay Concerns.
8. A Welcoming Congregation observes and celebrates lesbian, gay, and
bisexual pride as part of its congregational life.
9. A Welcoming Congregation, as an advocate for gay, lesbian, and
bisexual people, attends to legislative developments and works to
promote justice, freedom and equality in the larger society. It It
speaks out when the rights and dignity of lesbinan, gay, and bisexual
people are at stake.
Behavioral Objectives
Measurable criteria regarded as essential for recognitions as a
Welcoming Congregation:
1. A Welcoming Congregation Committee of the local congregation, which
monitors the implementation of these goals.
2. Local bylaws and other relevant documents that include an affirmative
non-discrimination clause to include membership, hiring practices, and
calling of religious professionals.
3. Inclusive language and content as a regualr part of worship services.
All worship coordinators and speakers will receive guidelines on
inclusive language. The Welcoming Congregation Committee monitors this
process.
4. Participation, at minimum, by the congregation's Minister, Religious
Education Minister or Director, President and/or Moderator, and members
of the Welcoming Congregation Committee in a training seminar concerning
the Welcoming Congregation program.
5. Religious Education that incorporates gay, lesbian, and bisexual life
issues.
6. A celebration of gay, lesbian, and bisexual pride during the church
year, publicized in the society's newsletter.
7. Congregational participation in, and/or support for, efforts to
create justce, freedom, and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual people
in the larger society.
8. Availability of main worship space and services of minister (where
applicable) for gay, lesbian, and bisexual rites of passage such as
same-sex services of union and dedications of children.
9. A statement of welcome to gay, lesbian, and bisexual persons in the
congregation's publicity brochure. 10. Publications, public information,
and programming that reflect the requested status of any individual as
she or he sees appropriate. Lesbian and gay couples will be recognized
in directories and other information as they desire.
Guidlines for use where applicable:
11. A congregation-wide homophobia workshop, with follow-up
opportunities for study and reflection.
12. Contact established and maintained, as appropriate, with local
lesbian, gay, and bisexual groups to increase outreach, offer support
and promote dialogue and interaction.
13. Use of the fully revised curriculum when About Your Sexuality is
offered.
14. Advertising budget that includes local press and/or other media that
reaches the lesbian, gay, and bisexual community, where feasible.
15 Use of building space on an equivalent basis whith other Unitarian
Universalirt organizations when requested by the members for programs
and meetings of a Unitarian Universalists for Lesbian and Gay Concerns
(UULGC) chapter, and/or for UU Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
(UUFFLG).
OPPOSING LEGALIZATION OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST GAYS, LESBIANS, AND
BISEXUALS 1992 (IW)
WHEREAS the Unitarian Universalist Association affirms the inherent
worth and dignity of every person and calls for justice, equity, and
compassion in human relations; and
WHEREAS Coloradans for Family Values have collected enough signatures
and Oregon Citizens' Alliance is collecting signatures to place on the
Colorado and Oregon ballots proposed amendments to the state
constitutions which would legalize discrimination against gays,
lesbians, and bisexuals in those states, based solely on sexual
orientation; and
WHEREAS three Colorado cities—Denver, Boulder, and Aspen—and
Portland, Oregon, currently have in force ordinances prohibiting
discrimination against gays, lesbians, and bisexuals which would all be
invalidated if these amendments pass; and
WHEREAS an anti-gay and lesbian ordinance has already been adopted in
Springfield, Oregon, and ballot initiatives have already been introduced
by the voters in several cities including Irvine, Riverside, and
Concord, California; Tampa, Florida; and Corvallis, Oregon; and the list
continues to grow; and
WHEREAS the right-wing umbrella organization called Traditional Values
Coalition which is behind these ballot initiatives in Colorado and
Oregon continues to add new chapters that ignite hatred against gay,
lesbian, and bisexual people and it is uncertain what city, state, or
province will be targeted next; and
WHEREAS Coloradans opposed to that amendment have formed an organization
called EPOColorado, the Equal Protection Campaign (Box 300476, Denver
80203, phone 303-839-5540) and Oregonians opposed to the amendment have
formed the Campaign for a Hate-Free Oregon (Box 3343, Portland
97208-3343, phone 503-232-4501);
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the delegates of the 1992 General Assembly
of the Unitarian Universalist Association are outraged at the hate
campaigns going on in these states and at the possibility of
legalization of discrimination based on sexual orientation if these
constitutional amendments and ordinances pass;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1992 General Assembly of the Unitarian
Universalist Association strongly urges all Unitarian Universalist
Congregations to inform their members of the ballot initiatives in
Colorado, Oregon, and other jurisdictions this November; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the 1992 General Assembly of the Unitarian
Universalist Association urges all Unitarian Universalists to support
EPOColorado and the Campaign for a Hate-Free Oregon with financial
contributions and by writing letters to friends and relatives living in
those states, encouraging them to vote against the amendments.
ACCEPTANCE OF OPENLY LESBIAN, GAY, AND BISEXUAL PERSONS IN THE UNITED
STATES MILITARY—1993 (IW)
BECAUSE the Unitarian Universalist Association affirms the inherent
worth and dignity of every person and calls for justice, equity, and
compassion in human relations; and
WHEREAS the Unitarian Universalist Association has, since 1970, adopted
ten resolutions in support of lesbian, gay, and bisexual persons,
including two resolutions adopted at the 1992 General Assembly that
urged all Unitarian Universalists to support those who opposed the
legalization of discrimination against lesbian, gay, and bisexual
persons in Colorado and Oregon, and called for the Board of Trustees to
express to the Boy Scouts of America its disapproval of the Boy Scouts'
policy of discrimination against gay and atheist scouts and leaders;
WHEREAS the President of the United States has expressed his intention
to reverse the 50-year-old Department of Defense policy which
systematically hunted down, threatened, intimidated, and discharged
lesbian, gay, and bisexual persons from the U.S. military because of
their orientation and not because of misconduct;
WHEREAS the United States Senate and House Armed Services Committees
have held public hearings to further study the issue of lifting the ban;
and
WHEREAS forces of intolerance, hate, and bigotry have mounted a campaign
of distortions, half-truths, and outright lies about lesbian, gay, and
bisexual persons;
WHEREAS men and women who are lesbian, gay, or bisexual daily defend the
rights of all citizens, yet cannot secure their own rights and
responsibilities under the nation's covenant without the moral
commitment of their President and Congress, and do endure constant
assault on their nature and character by political and religious leaders
in defiance of the evidence of history, military records, and common
experience;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the delegates of the 1993 General Assembly
of the Unitarian Universalist Association are outraged at the hate
campaign being conducted against lesbian, gay, and bisexual persons as a
reaction to the President's stated intention to lift the ban on lesbian,
gay, and bisexual persons in the military;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1993 General Assembly of the Unitarian
Universalist Association strongly urges all Unitarian Universalist
congregations to inform their members of the President's inten-tion to
lift the military ban and urges all Unitarian Universalists to send
their letters of support to the President and to members of Congress;
and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Unitarian
Universalist Association directs the Unitarian Universalist Washington
Office to inform the President and members of Congress of the 1993
General Assembly's support for lifting the military ban of lesbian, gay,
and bisexual persons.
IN SUPPORT OF THE RIGHT TO MARRY FOR SAME-SEX COUPLES—1996 (IW)
BECAUSE Unitarian Universalists affirm the inherent worth and dignity of
every person; and
BECAUSE marriage is held in honor among the blessings of life; and
WHEREAS many states, the Congress, and the President of the United
States are acting to void the recognition of same-sex marriages and to
deny "full faith and credit" to such marriages formalized in Hawaii or
any other state;
WHEREAS debate about extending legally recognized marriage to same-sex
couples has focused on the objections of certain religious communities,
while the Unitarian Universalist Association has adopted numerous
resolutions over the last twenty-six years supporting equal rights for
gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons, including support of
Ceremonies of Union between members of the same sex; and
WHEREAS the Unitarian Universalist Association Board of Trustees and the
Unitarian Universalist Ministers Association have voted their support
for the right to marry for same-sex couples;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that 1996 General Assembly of the Unitarian
Universalist Association adopts a position of support of legal
recognition for marriage between members of the same sex;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1996 General Assembly urges the
Unitarian Universalist Association to make this position known through
the media; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the 1996 General Assembly of the Unitarian
Universalist Association urges the member congregations to proclaim the
worth of marriage between any two committed persons and to make this
position known in their home communities.
SUPPORT FOR NON-DISCRIMINATORY CORPORATE AND OTHER BUSINESS
POLICIES—1997 (AIW)
In light of a recent vote by the Southern Baptist Convention to boycott
the Disney Corporation because of Disney's policy of recognizing and
respecting all people regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, or
sexual orientation, the 1997 General Assembly of the Unitarian
Universalist Association reaffirms a tenet of its faith—"the inherent
worth and dignity of every person"—and commends Disney's and all other
corporations' policies that do not discriminate against gay, lesbian,
bisexual, and transgender individuals.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 1997 General Assembly urges the
Unitarian Universalist Association to notify Disney of its support for
customer and employment policies that respect gay, lesbian, bisexual,
and transgender individuals; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 1997 General Assembly urges the
Unitarian Universalist Association and all Unitarian Universalists to
encourage corporate managers to institute such customer and employee
affirming policies by intentionally and explicitly patronizing
businesses with policies that acknowledge a respect for the diversity of
the human community.
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