Why does the world need another religion?

In a world with so much hatred and violence,

We need a religion that proclaims

the inherent worth and dignity of every person.

In a world with so much brutality and fear,

We need a religion that seeks

justice, equity, and compassion in human relations.

In a world with so many persons abused and neglected,

We need a religion that calls us

to accept one another and encourage one another to spiritual growth.

In a world with so much dogmatism and falsehood,

We need a religion that challenges us

to a free and responsible search for truth and meaning.

In a world with so much tyranny and oppression,

We need a religion that affirms

the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process.

In a world with so much inequality and strife,

We need a religion that strives

toward the goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all.

In a world with so much environmental degradation,

We need a religion that advocates

respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

In a world with so much uncertainty and despair,

We need a religion that teaches

our hearts to hope, and our hands to serve.