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its a FALSE religion
they do believe:
In the inherent worth of every person. People are worthy of respect, support, and caring simply because they are human. Unfortunately, we have not reached a consensus on when human life, in the form of an ovum and spermatozoon, becomes a human person with civil rights including the right to live. On this matter, our lack of agreement on when person hood begins mirrors that of society at large.
In working towards a culture that is relatively free of discrimination on the basis of gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, physical disability, language, age, body shape, etc.
In the value of the human person. We oppose the use of torture and cruel or unusual punishment including the death penalty.
In the importance of democracy within religious, political and other structures.
In the separation of religion and the state; and the freedoms of speech, association, and expression. 1
That freedom of speech is one of our most important rights. This includes the freedom to compare the beliefs of faith groups with each other with the findings of science and information from other sources. It also includes the freedom to criticize faith and other groups when they harm others.
That the systems of truth that we have studied on the topics of morals, ethics, and religious belief are often considered absolute within various religions and secular belief systems. However, they are obviously relative because they vary greatly from one culture, religion, and time to another. 2
In the generally positive influence that most religions have had on their followers and on society. 3
In the importance of individual believers determining evil influences and policies that currently exist within their chosen faith group, and strongly advocating for their correction. If change is impossible, we feel that they should consider withholding financial support or leaving the group. 4
In the importance of education. We believe that people are not truly educated unless they have studied the world's major religions and ethical systems. They need to learn of both the good and evil impacts that each has had on society throughout history.
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What can you tell me about taoism?
