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Unitarianism somewhat resembled [[Arianism]], a once-powerful Christian sect that died out by 400.
Unitarianism somewhat resembled [[Arianism]], a once-powerful Christian sect that died out by 400.
Modern Unitarianism first emerged in the teaching of the Italians Lelio Sozzini, or Socinus (1525-1562), and his nephew Fausto (1539-1604). Thus "Socianianism" was one of many theological innovations during the [[Protestant Reformation]]. It was propagated by Fausto in Poland, where a strong community was in existence until persecution scattered its members about 1650. Francis Dávid (or David) (1510-79), a Hungarian, was the leading proponent in Transylvania after 1565, where the Church continues to this day.
Modern Unitarianism first emerged in the teaching of the Italians Lelio Sozzini, or Socinus (1525-1562), and his nephew Fausto (1539-1604). Thus "Socianianism" was one of many theological innovations during the [[Protestant Reformation]]. It was propagated by Fausto in Poland, where a strong community was in existence until persecution scattered its members about 1650. Francis Dávid (or David) (1510–79), a Hungarian, was the leading proponent in Transylvania after 1565, where the Church continues to this day.
===England===
===England===
In England, the movement grew out of the work of dissenters from the Church of England, including Theophilus Lindsey (1723-1805), who established the first Unitarian church in London in 1774. It also spread among the English Presbyterians. The noted clergyman and scientist [[Joseph Priestley]] (1733-1804) was a Unitarian minister; he formed the first Unitarian Society in Philadelphia, in 1796. The Unitarians later claimed [[Thomas Jefferson]] as a sympathizer, as well as [[Isaac Newton]]. Jefferson decided not to join the group. Newton was an Arian but died before the Unitarians became active.
In England, the movement grew out of the work of dissenters from the Church of England, including Theophilus Lindsey (1723-1805), who established the first Unitarian church in London in 1774. It also spread among the English Presbyterians. The noted clergyman and scientist [[Joseph Priestley]] (1733-1804) was a Unitarian minister; he formed the first Unitarian Society in Philadelphia, in 1796. The Unitarians later claimed [[Thomas Jefferson]] as a sympathizer, as well as [[Isaac Newton]]. Jefferson decided not to join the group. Newton was an Arian but died before the Unitarians became active.