Atheist Chaplaincy and Death Row: A Conversation with Devin Moss
What does it mean to provide spiritual care to people condemned to death?
Chaplain Devin Moss was recently featured in the New York Times for his work with a man condemned to death. Join us for a conversation with Chaplain Moss to learn more about his path into spiritual care, how he crosses religious/spiritual divides, and what death can teach chaplains about life.
We thank the Religious Naturalist Association for their support of this event. You are not alone. The RNA is a community that shares your interest in exploring how understanding nature can lead to and enrich spiritual, moral, and environmental sensibilities. The RNA is recognized by the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) as a spiritual/faith group that can provide a “letter of endorsement/support” that satisfies one of the requirements for certification as a board-certified chaplain. Learn more at religious-naturalist-association.org.
We also thank The Humanist Society for their support of this webinar. Humanist Chaplains represent humanist values and principles in secular institutions such as a hospital, nursing home, prison, military unit, school, police department, university and/or humanist community. Providing values-based support to those in need, humanist or otherwise, is a critical service to our community. The Humanist Society takes very seriously its responsibility to those in need who can be served by our chaplains. Our endorsements are recognized by the Association of Professional Chaplains and the College of Pastoral Supervision & Psychotherapy, and we are very proud of our board-certified chaplains currently in service. For more information on how to apply for endorsement through the Humanist Society please visit thehumanistsociety.org.
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Devin Moss is a Webby-winning podcast Showrunner and Humanist Chaplain unwavering in his pursuit to relate stories that connect us to our humanity. A natural explorer, he uses playful inquisition to examine the complexity of the human condition and the intrinsic meaning of life. Moss maintains an interdisciplinary practice of storytelling, street philosophy, and practical altruism.
In 2015, Moss created The Adventures of Memento Mori podcast.. The consequence of this deep meditation on impermanence was life-changing. Uncertain of what happens after we die, Moss has dedicated his life to the positive changes that can happen while we’re still alive.
