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I’ve already posted many Irish doors from my trip in June, but not this one:
This is the Dublin Unitarian Church, which I walked by many times before realizing what it was. The church was right near our hotel, but so “tucked in,” I didn’t notice it until the very end of my time there.
It’s clearly in the gothic style, similar to last week’s doors. I guess I like “recessed arches.” (Thanks to Suzette for naming them for me.) And look at those cool hinges.
What’s the difference between Unitarian Universalist and just Unitarian?
PerChatGPT:
American Unitarian Universalism (UU) emerged in 1961 from the merger of Unitarian and Universalist traditions, forming a non-creedal, pluralistic movement embracing humanists, theists, atheists, pagans, and others. It emphasizes individual freedom, social justice, and spiritual diversity without doctrinal boundaries.
European Unitarian churches, including Dublin’s, remain rooted in liberal Christian heritage, emphasizing reason, conscience, and the moral teachings of Jesus while rejecting the Trinity. They are typically more theistic and biblically grounded, though open and inclusive. In short: American UUism is multi-faith and post-Christian, while European Unitarianism is liberal Christian with freedom of belief.
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An elegant set of doors. Beautiful architecture and lovely photographs! Thanks for the explanation on the difference between the two faith disciplines. Great share.
P.S. Thank you for the mention.
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Just noticed you said “Recessed” not “receding.” I will update. Thank you Suzette. I enjoy your posts!
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That’s a beautiful church. It’s tucked in close, but that means it survived the development that approached from both sides. I absolutely love those hinges! Thanks for the explanation of the differences in the two faiths.
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Thanks for your thoughtful comment Dan 😊 great point about its survival!
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Those are some doors! No wonder you loved them so.
Thanks for explaining the differences between the two.
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Thank you Laurie! (And you’re welcome)
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I love the hardware on that door. Are those hinges or just decorative?
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Those are the hinges—“ornate strap hinges” according to Google.
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Great gothic content—perfect for Halloween!
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Thank you for your comment!
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