#437 | Eleanor Hall | Replace "Interdependence" with Concern for the Environment"

Submission 437
Eleanor Hall
First Unitarian Society of Chicago (Chicago, IL) 3222

What is your suggestion or idea?

The value Interdependence is too vague; it could imply interdependence among people. I would replace Interdependence with Concern for the
Environment.“”

What is the reason for your amendment idea?

Interdependence is too vague; it could imply interdependence among people. Climate change is a very serious problem and should be highlighted as a value.

Have you discussed this idea with your congregation or other UUs?

No.

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I agree with this. Not only is “interdependence” vague, it is also redundant in the current context. The entire revisions seem to be about relationship, community, covenant, etc. No need to emphasize “interdependence” separately

On the other hand, climate change, arguably the most pressing issue facing our society is given short shrift.

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I agree that there is a puzzling lack of emphases on the climate/environmental/biodiversity crises. Even our interdependence situated within the web of life has been washed out towards generic human interdependence.

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Interdependence doesn’t only address concern for the environment. It’s a core value of our CUUPS groups, which are our fellow congregants. We see all of life as interdependent and therefore sacred. The current A2 draft virtually erases our pagan and earth-based spirituality folks. We need to keep it where we can.

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I agree, except that I think “concern” is also not strong enough.

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