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Universal Pantheist Society

"We seek a renewed reverence for the Earth and a vision of Nature as the ultimate context for human existence..."

Tucson, AZ   |  https://www.pantheist.net

Mission

The purposes of the Society are: "to unite Pantheists everywhere into a common fellowship, to undertake the conveyance of information about Pantheism to the interested public, to encourage discussion and communication among Pantheists, to provide mutual aid and defense of Pantheists everywhere, to stimulate a revision of social attitudes away from anthropocentrism and toward reverence for the Earth and a vision of the ultimate context for human existence, and to take appropriate action toward the protection and restoration of the Earth." Pantheists seek to improve their relationship with the natural world as their fundamental religious responsibility."

Notes from the nonprofit

Since our founding in 1975, we have strived to encourage a shift away from humanity as the focal point, to embrace the intrinsic value of nature and to recognize that all species have a right to exist for their own sake. We also hold to a duty against abstract "speculation"- so called "Belief" is not really the crux of true religion; instead it is a substitute for entering into an authentic relationship with the Universe that honors doubt as a positive value. Another core value is the realization that reverence for the natural world is necessary for treating our fellow human beings respectfully.

Ruling year info

1976

President

Ms. Margie Gibson

Treasurer and co-founder

Mr. Harold William Wood Jr

Main address

P.O. Box 69644

Tucson, AZ 85737 USA

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EIN

51-0190374

NTEE code info

Religion Related, Spiritual Development N.E.C. (X99)

Humanities Organizations (A70)

Humanities Organizations (A70)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is not required to file an annual return with the IRS because it is a church.

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About Us

Pantheism holds that the Cosmos is synonymous with the theological principle of God. The Cosmos is divine, and the earth sacred.
The Society is comprised of individuals who feel that fundamental religious experience involves an individual relationship with the natural world.
Recognizing that freedom of belief is inherent in the pantheist tradition, the Society's bylaws explicitly prohibit any requirement imposing a particular interpretation of religion or subscription to any particular religious belief, doctrine, or creed.
Universal Pantheist Society Members participate in the following activities: our quarterly publication Pantheist Vision; discussion forum on our website, www.pantheist.net; member exchange listings in Pantheist Vision; spotlight web-space, public dissemination of information on modern Pantheism; sharing opportunities with other Pantheists; support of research on Pantheism; special publications and bibliographies; promotion of Pantheist celebrations, holidays, and special events; and support application of Pantheist principles to solve social and environmental problems.

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Universal Pantheist Society

Board of directors
as of 06/16/2023
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Board chair

Ms. Margie Gibson

Harold Wood

Founding Member & Treasurer

Nancy Pearlman

Broadcaster and environmentalist

Margie Gibson

Photographer/Environmental Activist

Bernie Zaleha

Academic, Sociology of Religion

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    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Not applicable
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable