Unitarista

Unitarista refers to a follower or advocate of Unitarianism, a religious movement that upholds the oneness of God and rejects the traditional doctrine of the Trinity. In typical Unitarian teaching, Jesus is regarded as a human being and moral teacher rather than a divine being, though Christology varies among groups. Core emphases include the use of reason in theology, the primacy of individual conscience, and a commitment to religious tolerance and social justice. Many Unitaristas belong to congregations that are non-creedal and open to a range of beliefs, including affiliations with Unitarian Universalism.

Origins date to early modern Europe, notably the Socinian movement in 16th-century Poland and Transylvania, where theologians argued for strict monotheism and a rational interpretation of scripture. The term “Unitarian” spread to various regions, and by the 18th and 19th centuries English-speaking countries developed liberal Unitarian churches that influenced theology, education, and reform movements. In the United States, prominent figures such as William Ellery Channing and Ralph Waldo Emerson helped shape Unitarian thought; in 1961, Unitarianism merged with Universalism to form the Unitarian Universalist Association, expanding a pluralist religious landscape.

Today, Unitaristas are part of diverse congregations that may identify as Unitarian, Unitarian Universalist, or other nontrinitarian groups. Worship typically centers on sermons, readings, and community programs rather than a fixed creed, with an emphasis on inclusivity, ethical living, and interfaith dialogue.

Notable figures associated with Unitarian thought include Fausto Sozzini, Ferenc Dávid, William Ellery Channing, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. The movement continues to influence liberal Christian theology, secular ethics, and pluralist religious communities around the world.