FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions About Unity

"Unity is a link in the great educational movement inaugurated by Jesus Christ; our objective is to discern the truth in Christianity and prove it.  The truth that we teach is not new, neither do we claim special revelations or discovery of new religious principles.  Our purpose is to help and teach mankind to use and prove the eternal Truth taught by the Master."  --- Charles Fillmore, co-founder of Unity.


The list below contains questions that we have frequently been asked about Unity and its teachings. Each one is a link to a page giving our response to the question.

What are Unity's Basic Teachings?

  1. There is only One Presence and One Power in the Universe: God, the good, omnipotent.
  2. The Christ is…

What Is Unity?

Unity is positive, practical Christianity. It teaches the practical application in everyday life of…

Does Unity believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ?

Yes, but not in any way that makes Jesus unique. Unity teaches that the spirit of God dwelt in…

What are some of Unity's distinctive characteristics?

Unity affirms the freedom of each individual to advance spiritually according to his or her own…

What is the relationship of Unity to other churches?

Unity puts into practice a true ecumenical approach.  Unity sees itself as a vehicle for…

Is there any connection between Unity and Unitarianism?

No, there is no connection, although there is some confusion because of the similarity of the…

What is the place of the Bible in Unity?

The Bible is Unity’s basic text book. It is accepted as a body of history, as a moral and ethical…

Does Unity practice Baptism and Communion?

Yes, symbolically. Whereas baptism by water represents the cleansing of the consciousness,…

What is the significance of the blood of Jesus Christ?

The blood of Jesus Christ represents the spiritual energy of God-life that purifies or redeems the…

What about the crucifixion?

Unity teaches that the cross symbolized the crossing out of all false beliefs.  Here again,…

Does Unity accept the virgin birth?

Unity accepts the virgin birth as an experience in the spiritual unfoldment of each individual.…

Does Unity look for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?

Unity understands the Second Coming as the individual expression of the Christ consciousness. This…