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We Endorse
THE 16 PRINCIPLES OF UNIFICATION
Translations
1. I believe there is good will and a desire for
peace in the great majority of people, groups and religions and accept the idea of peaceful
co-existence as an ideal for which to strive. I further realize that the majority of people wish to
live in peace despite their differing beliefs.
2. I acknowledge that there exists a higher intelligence typically thought of as GOD
but referred to by a variety of names.
3. Even though this Being or Intelligence is called by differing names and
descriptions, I acknowledge that this same God is over all mankind and that we are children of God,
brothers and sisters. Essentially, humanity is one family.
4. I believe that the will of God would include the best possible outcome for all of
humanity. The goal of "Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Humankind" is a goal I embrace.
5. I embrace the Principle of Love and seek to love my neighbor as I do myself. I seek
to do unto others as I would have others do unto me. I seek to serve both God and humanity.
6. I embrace the Principle of Light in that I seek greater understanding. I realize I
have knowledge of some things but do not know all things about either God or humankind, and
therefore seek to know more. I believe that I can progress in knowledge and understanding of
spiritual principles. I seek to ever expand my learning. I am open to a fresh outlook when greater
light and truth are revealed to me.
7. I accept the Principle of Cause and Effect and embrace the simple idea as taught in
all spiritual movements that good and loving deeds, actions and thoughts will bring good results,
while harmful actions will bring destructive results. I therefore seek to do good to all mankind
that good will return to me.
8. I accept the Principle of Freedom. I allow all people to worship, speak and believe
how, where or what they may, so long as they comply with the just laws of the land (laws which
protect the whole of the people). I do not support imposing my beliefs on others by force.
9. I accept the Principle of Communion. Through prayer, thought or contemplation, I can
gain a greater awareness of God's purpose, God's will and God's love.
10. I believe that my existence will continue even after the death of the physical
body, and therefore seek to live mortal life in such a way that the afterlife of myself and others
will be a happy experience.
11. I believe in the Principle of Sharing to assist those less fortunate than myself. I
support the elimination of poverty, disease and ignorance from the human condition that all may live
abundantly. I realize that this must be accomplished through working with the free will of humanity,
not through force, and that sharing includes more than the material.
12. I believe that true spiritual principles and facts are in harmony with proven science as
is all truth no matter where it is discovered. In all situations I seek to know the truth rather
than settle for that which is false.
13. I accept the Principle of Harmlessness and in this spirit I do not support any
first aggression toward any nation, group or individual. If there is no first aggression, there will
not be a second.
14. I support the Principle of Harmonious and Good Relationships and seek to be an
ambassador of goodwill with my family, friends, groups and nations that all may benefit from contact
with me. I embrace kindness in all my contacts.
15. I support the Principle of Honesty and seek to tell the truth consistently.
16. I accept the fact that beneficial teachers, innovators and servants of humanity
have appeared in times past for the benefit of all and realize that others will yet manifest. I seek
to prepare my mind and heart to accept the good, the beautiful and the true when they present
themselves.
©2001 By J
J Dewey
Permission given to duplicate these principles far and wide as long as this copyright notice is
included.
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