My Godmother became a Unitarian

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Hi CAF Friends,

My aunt, who is also my godmother, became a Unitarian (leaving aside the details that she has an indelible mark from her Baptism, etc)!

I’m not sure when she joined the Unitarians, but I think it was several years ago.

What should I make of this?

Thanks,
Ben
 
Show her the beauty of the church? It’s the only thing I can think of.
 
switalabe said:
Hi CAF Friends,

My aunt, who is also my godmother, became a Unitarian (leaving aside the details that she has an indelible mark from her Baptism, etc)!

I’m not sure when she joined the Unitarians, but I think it was several years ago.

What should I make of this?

Thanks,
Ben
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Is she a Unitarian or a Unitarian Universalist?
 
Praying to the Holy Spirit to give your Aunt/Godmother guidance, direction, strength, fortitude & wisdom back to the Church.
 
She’s a Unitarian Universalist. I didn’t even really know the difference.

How do I show her the beauty of the Church?
 
Unitarians are sort of kind of still Christians. They have some MAJOR problems in terms of the trinity and Christ’s divinity. I’m not sure of their status. Unitarian Universalists not Christian at all. You can be an atheist and be in good standing at UU.
 
Oh, then that makes sense that she is a Unitarian Universalist. She told me that she’s not Catholic and she’s only Christian in a cultural sense (nearly her very text message words).
 
I just read about Christian Universalism (which is not what my aunt is into), and I think I’ve been harboring a belief that Christian Universalists hold that is not in line with the Catholic Faith (whoops! I didn’t even know). Hmmm…I might make another forum posting about Christian Universalism…
 
Did she help form you in the faith? Was she a pretty good Catholic before she joined the Unitarian Universalists?

If you are already a confirmed adult fully formed in the faith, it would seem to be a tragedy for your aunt as for anyone who leaves the faith, but that’s about it. If you are still in the faith formation process it might be a good idea to find an informal alternative sponsor to help you. I’ve heard cases like this where a godparent leaves the faith and the parent find someone else to help (a godparent can’t be officially replaced, but some people are willing to serve as a specially designated person to serve as a guide for the child).
 
I’d have to think about it closely but right now I would say, no, she did not help form me in the Faith. Yes, I’m an adult, I have received Confirmation. I went to Catholic schools from K-8 so that is where my formal catechesis took place I think.

On the other hand, I may well have learned some simple moral lessons from her. I remember she (and my uncle) chastised me once for insulting certain people.
 
I would say to look into the UU’s teachings but they don’t really have any. It’s basically a “be your own rainbow,” “let a thousand flowers bloom,” sort of thing for people who like to be attached to some sort of structure and community without having to adhere to any sort of doctrine. I’ve known one woman who was a UU and she was a very nice and enjoyable person. Whatever moral guidance your aunt is giving you, it’s hard to know where it comes from, but now you know to be wary of it!
 
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