Inspired by the Article II Study Commission’s articulation of our shared UU values, our theme for December is Pluralism.  Pluralism refers to the ability of a group to hold more than one belief at the same time. This concept is not new to Unitarian Universalism. We trace our Unitarian roots to 16th Century Transylvania, where King John Sigismund Zápolya and Unitarian court preacher Ferenc Dávid sanctioned religious tolerance. Today, our religious pluralism goes further than mere tolerance—enduring difference.  Instead, pluralism is welcoming and embracing difference.