Unitarians

Definition

Unitarians were members of a religious movement during the Second Great Awakening who rejected traditional Trinitarian Christian beliefs. They believed in the unity or oneness of God rather than the Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) and emphasized rationality, morality, and social reform.

Related terms

Trinitarian Christianity: Traditional Christian belief system that asserts the existence of three persons within one divine essence - Father, Son, Holy Spirit.

Rationality: Emphasizing reason and logic as important factors in religious belief rather than relying solely on faith or tradition.

Social reform: Efforts to bring about positive changes in society through political or social action.