Universalist

Universalist theology is the belief that all religions are different allegories for the same, universal god. Therefore, all religions offer different perspective and insights on the nature of god and should be seen as analogous and complimentary rather than mutually exclusive.

Pantheism is the theological tradition present in most religions that suggests there is no difference between creator and creation. Therefore god is the self-creating universe, not some being that exists separately from it.

If god is the universe, then it is most likely the case that all religions are simply different ways of describing that same god, not made-up beings with no common reference point. It also makes more sense than a supernatural universalist god that offers distinct, culturally-specific divine interventions to different people at different times. Humans exist in the universe and need to figure out how to cope with that, so they developed religion.

This is Pantheistic Universalism and is basis for the theology of metaculture.

Other Universalist Traditions

There are currently two major universalist movements. Unitarian Universalism is the more western and Christian in origin, and the Baháʼí faith that came from Islamic traditions. Other than their cultural reference points, the major difference between the two is that Unitarianism is more come-as-you-are, while Baháʼí offers a more specific set of beliefs and practices that its followers learn and adhere to.

This author found the structure of Baháʼí more appealing than the Unitarian approach, since their creed includes things like adherence to science that makes their followers a bit more grounded. The Unitarian movement tends to attract and embrace people with some rather outlandish beliefs, and you are more likely to be shunned for calling out false beliefs than you are for having them.

Pantheistic Universalism a la metaculture

To distinguish metaculture from other Universalist traditions, here are the key differences:

• God is the universe, not a supernatural being.
• Science is the only source of truth. If a belief disagrees with the evidence, follow the evidence.
• Religion is a source of inspiration, tradition, ritual, and practical wisdom, but not literal truth.
• Nature is a great source of inspiration and connection with the universe, but other pantheists can take this a bit... far. Love the Earth, but stay grounded.

It is a dogmatic rejection of all things supernatural or pseudoscientific, while dogmatically embracing the unity of the human endeavor across all times and cultures.