Item 6 in Unitarian Universalist Shared Values

Generosity

Share presence, resources and hope compassionately and sustainably.

Position
6
Form
Mixed formulation
Obligation
Context-dependent
Wording status
Translation
Intended audience
Member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association
Last reviewed
28 June 2027

Names and terminology

Canonical name: Generosity

Original term: Generosity

Transliteration: Generosity

Source wording

<p>Share presence, resources and hope compassionately and sustainably.</p><p><em>Editorial paraphrase; consult the linked source for full wording and context.</em></p>

Translation

Literal meaning

Share presence, resources and hope compassionately and sustainably.

Broader interpretation

Share presence, resources and hope compassionately and sustainably.

Historical context

This principle belongs to Unitarian Universalist Shared Values and must be read within that framework's setting.

Practical meaning

Share presence, resources and hope compassionately and sustainably.

Ethical purpose

Share presence, resources and hope compassionately and sustainably.

Exceptions and disputes

This is a covenant among UUA congregations rather than a creed every individual must affirm identically.

Variations across schools or traditions

Unitarian Universalism has congregational polity; congregations and international bodies may retain earlier principles or other covenants.

Modern application

Share presence, resources and hope compassionately and sustainably. Modern application should consider consent, evidence, proportionality, power and consequences.

Criticism and difficult cases

This is a covenant among UUA congregations rather than a creed every individual must affirm identically.

Truth By Reason analysis

Share presence, resources and hope compassionately and sustainably. Application should preserve the ethical purpose while avoiding coercion, discrimination and preventable harm.

Ethical themes

  • Charity
  • Gratitude

Sources