Universal Pantheist Society

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The Universal Pantheist Society is the first organization in the world that has officially set itself the goal of promoting and communicating modern pantheism . It was founded in 1975 by Harold Wood and Derham Giuliani in Visalia , California , where the company has its headquarters to this day and is listed as a non-profit organization under US law under 501 (c) organization (Type 3). Derham Giuliani has been president of the organization since 1977. The Universal Pantheist Society believes that the universe as such is divine and that the earth is sacred. It has no more specific creed and does not require this from its members, but recognizes that there are different forms of faith that fall under the term pantheism. Therefore only general information about pantheism is disseminated. It is essential, however, that there is no belief in a personal deity, but that nature and the universe itself are perceived as a creative presence. Furthermore, no specific forms of behavior are required of the member. Instead, members are encouraged to individually find their own way within the concept. The Universal Pantheist Society would like to bring pantheists of different traditions and different understandings together in order to create a "worldwide presence". It also sees itself as a resource for people who want to find out more about the concept. Under the editorship of co-founder Harold Wood, the society publishes the magazine "Pantheist Vision", which appears quarterly and contains articles written by members, book reviews etc. in addition to editorial articles.

literature

  • John Gordon Melton: Encyclopedia of American Religions. Gale, 7th edition, Farmington Hills 2003, ISBN 978-0-7876-6384-1 , p. 674.
  • Paul Harrison: Elements of Pantheism. Understanding the Divinity in Nature and the Universe. Element Books, London 1999, ISBN 978-1862044630 .

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Individual evidence

  1. ^ John Gordon Melton: Encyclopedia of American Religions. Gale, 7th edition, Farmington Hills 2003, ISBN 978-0-7876-6384-1 , p. 674.
  2. ^ Paul Harrison: Elements of Pantheism. Understanding the Divinity in Nature and the Universe. Element Books, London 1999, ISBN 978-1862044630 , pp. 95-96.