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Within the Unitarian Universalist family of theological perspectives, it is often thought that Humanism and Earth-Centered Spirituality have the least in common. The panel explored the perceptions surrounding this issue. Panelists included Rev. Kendyl Gibbons, Rev. Patrick Price, Rev. Stefan Jonasson, and Joan VanBecelaere. Phaedra Oorbeck served as moderator.
An overflow crowd attended the panel discussion which was moderated by Phaedra Oorbeck (left), who introduced the four panelists.
This forum featured two prominent Humanists, and two prominent Pagans.
Representing the Humanists were the Rev. Kendyl Gibbons (right) of First Unitarian Society, Minneapolis, MN and Rev. Stefan Jonasson (left, left), Large Church Consultant.
Representing the Pagan were the Rev. Patrick Price (above left, right) of Columbia, SC and Joan VanBecelaere (right), President of CUUPs.
The session opened with short remarks from each participant
- Rev. Gibbons remarks that humanism and paganism are compatble within UUism.
- Rev. Price notes that we talk of covenanting -- a process -- with each other rather than contracting -- looking to an end -- in this ongoing discussion.
