UUMAN is a 'No Hate Zone'

Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North is one of many Unitarian Universalist and other congregations across Georgia that identify themselves as "No Hate Zones." These congregations stand in solidarity with gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders in a commitment to building a community that fosters acceptance, love and compassion, helping people move beyond boundaries of hate, misunderstanding and discrimination.

While a majority of UUMAN's membership may identify as heterosexual, the community remains a safe place for people of all orientations where everyone is welcome.

During the Holocaust, when people were persecuted and killed for their religion, the color of their skin, their sexual orientation, or for expressing their truth, the Unitarian Service Committee used the symbol of a flaming chalice as an emblem of alliance. The flaming chalice became an emblem that persecuted people could trust and follow to safety.

We are fortunate to live today in a society much more enlightened than those hate-filled times; a society based on rights and freedoms for all. But we recognize that there are still those whose rights and freedoms are denied. UUMAN and Unitarian Universalist congregations work for freedom and equality, ensuring that everyone finds a place of safety and welcome.