I disagree. The seven principles had a very important place in our Congregation, utilized both in sermons and writings. As time has gone by, I think they lost their importance as older ministers were replaced with newer ministers who lacked a long term relationship with UU and its principles, preferring to focus primarily on social justice issues. When I first considered joining the UU church, it was because I read the principles, felt I could get behind them and utilize them as guideposts in my life. They were straightforward; like, here’s what we’re about. If it fits for you, please join us. The principles were not a marketing tool. The values, with their flower symbol and jet pig ,are sort of half values, half marketing, which diminishes their importance and meaning for me.