Polish Brethren & Unitarian Origins with Dr Jay Atkinson

The roots of Unitarian thought can be traced to the Polish Brethren. They were a Nontrinitarian Protestant church that existed in Poland from 1565 to 1658. By those on the outside, they were called "Arians" or "Socinians," after their expulsion from Poland they were termed "Unitarians." Their biggest cultural centers were Pińczów and Raków, site of the main Arian printing press and the university Racovian Academy.
Rev. Dr. Jay Atkinson
Starr King School for the Ministry
www.sksm.edu/p...

[@thekaraiteunitariantemple5356]

Great articulate and very informative presentation.

[@monus782]

As someone relatively new to the UU tradition this explanation helped alot, since it goes beyond the American part of the history that more prominent sources tend to focus on, so thank you for it.

[@math238.sochacki2]

Matthew 23:15 is a good heed for all 'religions'.

[@JerryStanaway]

Interesting, but I'm a modern believer in William Ellery Channing's type of Christianity.

[@math238.sochacki2]

Isaac Newton, John Lock and Christopher Wren did not believe in the trinity or hell and taught the Kingdom of God. Isaac Newton's prophecies are available and interesting. William Penn had very similar beliefs to these three and it was the foundation for the constitution he wrote for Pennsylvania which emphasized freedom of thought, speech and worship.