- there is that of God in every person
- faith invites us to meet with God
- “there is one, even Christ Jesus that can speak to my condition”
- worship is personal and corporate
- each individual has worth
- in respecting the inherent value and vitality of every living thing
- all people are equal
- words and deeds should be expressed with integrity
- simplicity is a balance in deliberate moderation
- in working toward a peace where there are no occasions for war
- in active social justice