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To study thought as it affects religion . . . A Gathering of Unitarian Universalist Ministers

Papers Presented on "Sin and Confession" 2015

Paper 1:      A Short History of Sin—How has the concept evolved,  especially in western religious tradition? 

     Presenter: Tamara Lebak;  Respondent:Aaron White

Paper 2:     Sin and Psychology—Why do we feel guilty, and should we? 

     Presenter:Daniel Budd;  Respondent:Thandeka

Paper 3:     Collective Sin—If groups can sin, can groups be absolved?

     Presenter:Molly Housh Gordon; Respondent:Barbara Gadon

Paper 4:     Sin and Power—How does relational context determine sin, with focus on ministerial misconduct? 

     Presenter: Matthew Johnson,  Respondent:Bonnie Vegiard

Paper 5:      Atonement and Absolution—How can we deal with the various  forms of sin in a life-giving way? 

     Presenter:Rob Eller Isaacs; Respondent:  Ruth Mackenzie

Chaplain:   Luke Stevens-Royer           Aesthetics:  Roger Bertschausen


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