Standing on the Side of Love

Standing on the Side of Love is a public advocacy campaign that seeks to harness love’s power to stop oppression. It is sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Association, and all are welcome to join.

But What Does It Mean?
This is a time of great hope and possibility, yet our communities are threatened by increased prevalence of acts motivated by fear and hate — emotions that are all too often played upon by political leaders. We believe that no one should be dehumanized through acts of exclusion, oppression, or violence because of their identity, whether that be their nationality, their race, their sexual orientation, their religion, etc. Thus, in public debates over immigration, LGBT right, and more, we choose, as a matter of religious principle, to stand on the side of love and call for respect, inclusion, and compassion.

The Standing on the Side of Love campaign seeks to elevate compassionate religious voices to influence public attitudes and public policy and counter the politics of fear. Through community activism, social networking, and media outreach, the campaign works with people across the nation to make love a greater force for social change in the world. In the photo, Boston-area supporters of the Standing on the Side of Love campaign witness at the Spring Tea Party rally on the Boston Common.

Standing on the Side of Love is an inclusive, multi-faith effort that emphasizes the messages of compassion and love that are common to all of the world's great religions. Non-religious people who want to stand on the side of love are also welcome to get involved.

For more information, visit the Standing on the Side of Love website.