Editing Unitarian Universalism (section)

===Diversity of beliefs and scriptures===
Unitarian Universalism is a religion marked by freedom, reason, and acceptance.<ref name="Our Faith 4-5">{{cite book |last1=Bray Mcnatt |first1=Rosemary |editor-last1=Frederick-Gray |editor-first1=Susan |editor-link1=Susan Frederick-Gray|chapter=Our Faith |title=The Unitarian Universalist Pocket Guide |date=3 June 2019 |edition=6th |location=Boston |publisher=Skinner House |publication-date=2019-05-03| pages=4–5 |isbn=978-1-55896-826-4}}</ref> As such, Unitarian Universalists practice a [[non-creedal]] religion that does not require one to believe in any particular belief or doctrine.<ref>{{cite web |title=Beliefs & Principle |url=https://www.uua.org/beliefs/what-we-believe |access-date=2017-12-05}}</ref> Rather than sharing common beliefs, Unitarian Universalists are united by a common history, the affirmation of each person's individual spiritual quest, and a covenant to uphold the community's shared spiritual values.  As such, Unitarian Universalists vary greatly in their beliefs, and a plurality of beliefs often defines Unitarian Universalist congregations.<ref name="Our Faith 3-4">{{cite book |last1=Bray Mcnatt |first1=Rosemary |editor-last1=Frederick-Gray |editor-first1=Susan |editor-link1=Susan Frederick-Gray|chapter=Our Faith |title=The Unitarian Universalist Pocket Guide |date=3 June 2019 |edition=6th |location=Boston |publisher=Skinner House |publication-date=2019-05-03| pages=3–4 |isbn=978-1-55896-826-4}}</ref>

Unitarian Universalists are encouraged to engage in their own unique spiritual journey and to follow their conscience in their beliefs. Unitarian Universalism is seen as compatible with other spiritual paths, and individual Unitarian Universalists are encouraged to engage in their own spiritual journey, whatever the path. Unitarian Universalists are not required to renounce previous faith traditions to join a Unitarian Universalist congregation. As a result, individual practitioners may simultaneously identify as Unitarian Universalists and other faith traditions.<ref name="Our Faith 3-4"/>

Although Unitarian Universalism draws its roots from Christian sources, contemporary Unitarian Universalists in North America view their religion as multifaith and drawing on a variety of sources, both religious and secular. Unitarian Universalism encourages its members to draw on the world's religions as well as the words and deeds of prophetic people as inspiration for their spiritual journeys.<ref name="UU Develops">{{cite web |title=Unitarian Universalism Develops |url=https://pluralism.org/unitarian-universalism-develops |website=The Pluralism Project |publisher=Harvard University |date=2020 |access-date=2022-12-16}}</ref> Although members are cautioned to be aware of possible [[cultural appropriation]] of traditions that do not belong to them, Unitarian Universalists are encouraged to find wisdom in a diverse spectrum of religions, customs, and cultures from around the world.<ref name="Reckless Borrowing">{{cite web |last=James | first=Jacqui |title=Reckless Borrowing or Appropriate Cultural Sharing?|url=https://www.uua.org/multiculturalism/introduction/misappropriation/reckless-borrowing|publisher=Unitarian Universalist Association |date=2001 |access-date=2022-12-16}}</ref>