Those who never heard about Jesus?

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I've talked a lot about my beliefs, but I've not elaborated on my spiritual practices.

I'm Unitarian Universalist. I count myself among those who are professed members of the, Church of the Larger Fellowship. We are scattered throughout the United States. Unitarian Universalism is a liberal religion characterized by a "free and responsible search for truth and meaning". The Unitarian Universalist (UU) Church does not have a creed. Instead UUs are unified by our shared search for spiritual growth. As such, UU congregations or fellowships might include many agnostics, theists, and atheists among their membership. The roots of UU are in liberal Christianity, specifically Unitarianism and Universalism. Unitarian Universalists state that from these traditions comes a deep regard for intellectual freedom and inclusive love. Unitarian Universalists seek inspiration and derive insight from all major world religions.

Seven principles govern Unitarian Universalist practice:

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.

Unitarian Universalists place emphasis on spiritual growth and development. The official statement of Unitarian Universalist principles describes the "sources" upon which current practice is based:

1.) Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life;
2.) Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love;
3.) Wisdom from the world's religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life;
4.) Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God's love by loving our neighbors as ourselves;
5.) Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit.
6.) Spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.

Both Unitarianism and Universalism were originally Christian denominations, and still reference Jewish and Christian texts. However, Unitarian Universalists respect the important religious texts of other religions. UUs believe that all religions can coexist if viewed with the concept of love for one's neighbor and for oneself.

When I have devotion at home I find a nice quite place and light a chalice. I like to say a short prayer or offer a reading when lighting the chalice. The prayer or reading can be from any religious tradition, author, poet, scientist, psychologist, artist, etc.. I then sit in silence for about 15 minutes. I seek to calm my mind and focus on the spiritual. I contemplate and pray about my needs, hurts, hopes, and aspirations. I then reflect on the world and current events. I'm very focused on issues of justice, peace, and the need for compassion. I often contemplate what I should think about matters in the news and my community and what my role should be. I then offer a closing prayer and snuff out the chalice.

The chalice represents the light of truth. It represents the divine flame, the Light, the Source, the One, the All. The lighting of the chalice is my way of creating sacred time and space.

I love to meditate. I also still pray in tongues occasionally.