Religious Naturalist Association
Taking Nature to Heart

The Association
THE RELIGIOUS NATURALIST ASSOCIATION (RNA)
(pun intended)
is a worldwide community of people interested in exploring or expressing support for the religious naturalist orientation.

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Latest Posts
The Rise of Religious Naturalism
The Rise of Religious Naturalism: A New Public Theology of Sacred Nature Wayne Martin Mellinger, Ph.D. Abstract The Rise of Religious Naturalism: A New Public Theology of Sacred Nature explores the emergence of Religious Naturalism (RN) as both a theological...
Savor More; Feel Better
Indulging your senses in nature not only awakens your awareness, but can increase your joy. Of all the seasons, in my opinion, summer is the one that most deserves the title, “season of succulence.” The word that means juicy, moist, lush, and ripe, simply belongs to...
Nature’s Tonic for a Noisy World Isn’t Silence
In the wild, peace and quiet come wrapped in water, thunder, birdsong, and snake rattles. What a relief! I’m an introvert. Too much conversation, ringing phones, the constant pinging of message notifications on my mobile, pile up in my brain like fall leaves in a...
Core Concepts
RELIGIOUS NATURALISTS share core understandings about nature and our place in it.
Personal & Global Relevance
RNA members participate in events and engage in activities that matter to them and that support and promote a more sustainable and compassionate world.
Events and Activities
- Webinars
- Zoom Meetings
- Monthly Newsletter
- Members’ Forum
- Conferences
- Resource Library

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