Pantheist Essays

by Harold Wood

I have had the following essays published by the Universal Pantheist Society, in the society’s journal, Pantheist Vision, for which I have been editor since 1976.

Pantheist Prophet: The Writings of Loren Eiseley – in Pantheist Vision, Vol. 42, No. 1, Spring  2024 (PDF on box.com)

Book Review: The Sacred Depths of Nature Second Edition – – in Pantheist Vision, Vol. 40, No. 1, Spring  2023 (PDF on box.com)

Pantheist Folksinger: Pete Seeger – in Pantheist Vision, Vol. 39, No. 4, Winter 2022/23 (PDF on box.com)

Book Review: Quiet Desperation, Savage Delight: Sheltering with Thoreau in an Age of Crisis – in Pantheist Vision, Vol. 39, No. 3, Autumn  2022 (PDF on box.com)

Tom Blake: The Surfing Pantheist – in Pantheist Vision, Vol. 39, No. 2, Summer, 2022  (PDF on box.com)

Pantheist Prophet: Alan Watts – in Pantheist Vision, Vol. 38, No. 4, Winter 2021/2022 (PDF on box.com)

Book Review: A Reluctant Pantheism: Discovering the Divine in Nature by Walt McLaughlin, in Pantheist Vision, , Vol. 37, No. 3, Autumn, 2020 (PDF on box.com).

Green Burial and Conservation Cemeteries –  in Pantheist Vision, Vol., 37, No. 2, Summer, 2020 (PDF on box.com).

“The Wilderness Theology of Sigurd Olson” – in Pantheist Vision, Vol., 36, No. 4, Winter, 2019 (PDF on box.com).

Alan Watts as Pantheist – a presentation on his 104th birthday – January 6, 2019.

“Pantheism, Beauty and Science,” by Harold wood in Pantheist Vision, Vol., 35, No. 3, Autumn, 2018.

Pantheism and Panentheism – clarifying the confusion about the two different strains of pantheist philosophy. 

The Inner Source of Pantheism – Pantheism is unique among modern religions in that it might be accurately termed a “folk religion.” It is a faith defined by its adherents – it has no one founding philosopher, no self-proclaimed prophets, no venal priesthood. 

The Practice of Pantheist Mindfulness – When it comes to religion and the question of “belief,” you are probably asking yourself the wrong question! 

The Inadequacy of Humanism (PDF) –  The principles of Humanism remain terribly anthropocentric: ethics are derived purely from human need, ignoring the needs of other species; only human relationships are deemed important, and only working to benefit human society, rather than the whole planet, is said to promote human happiness. As a Pantheist, I reject such a limited understanding of humanity and the universe. This essay is included in the Spring, 2007 issue of Pantheist Vision

Modern Pantheism as a Source for Environmental Ethics – (reprint from Environmental Ethics, Summer, 1985) 13 pp. by Harold Wood, Jr. (An in-depth, footnoted exploration of Pantheism, containing many references to writers who support a modern Pantheism as a philosophical/theological basis for ecologically valid ethics.) 

Pantheist Sabbath – in Pantheist Vision, Vol. 27, No. 4, December, 2010 (PDF on box.com)

Pantheist Vision – April, 2009 – How a Pantheist Deals with Death eBook (PDF): $3.75
In This Issue: How a Pantheist Deals with with Death by Harold Wood In Memorium: Dolores LaChappelle, Pantheist Author by Harold Wood; more…

“Swimming to the Other Side” – Song Review by Harold Wood (from Pantheist Vision, Vol. 24, No. 1, September, 2004)

“Pantheism and Politics”

“The Pantheist as Futurist”

“Humanism and Fundamentalism: How to Survive them Both” (PDF)

Pantheist Ethics for People – explaining how Pantheist ethics are relevant not only for the natural world but for human relations as well.) 

Should Pantheists be Vegetarian?

“Pantheist Relics” 

The Emotions of Pantheism  – Experiencing the emotions of wonder, awe and reverence are religious acts, not superstitious ones, but should not be belittled as “mere emotions,” for they cut to the core of our being and the purpose of our existence.

“Why Earth Day Failed”

On the Duty Against 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.

“Pantheism and Earthkeeping” – 1979