Paul Irwin
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Dr. Paul G. Irwin is the former president of the American Bible Society
(2005 - June 2008) and was host of the television show it produced, American Bible Society Presents. Prior to that, he was president of the Humane Society of the United States
(HSUS) between 1975 and 2004. While at HSUS he wrote Losing Paradise: The Growing Threat to Our Animals, Our Environment, and Ourselves (ISBN 0-7570-0003-7).
Irwin is an ordained minister of the United Methodist Church
and taught for six years at the Boston University School of Theology
. He is also the father of the "Paul Irwin Cup," 17A's official NHL 11 Tournament. His work for the Humane Society and Boston University inspired the 17A-ers to name the trophy after him. Another contributing factor: his name was on the trophy found at Goodwill that goes to the winner of the tournament.
American Bible Society
The American Bible Society is an interconfessional, non-denominational, nonprofit organization, founded in 1816 in New York City, which publishes, distributes and translates the Bible and provides study aids and other tools to help people engage with the Bible.It is probably best known for its...
(2005 - June 2008) and was host of the television show it produced, American Bible Society Presents. Prior to that, he was president of the Humane Society of the United States
Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States , based in Washington, D.C., is the largest animal advocacy organization in the world. In 2009, HSUS reported assets of over US$160 million....
(HSUS) between 1975 and 2004. While at HSUS he wrote Losing Paradise: The Growing Threat to Our Animals, Our Environment, and Ourselves (ISBN 0-7570-0003-7).
Irwin is an ordained minister of the United Methodist Church
United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church is a Methodist Christian denomination which is both mainline Protestant and evangelical. Founded in 1968 by the union of The Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church, the UMC traces its roots back to the revival movement of John and Charles Wesley...
and taught for six years at the Boston University School of Theology
Boston University School of Theology
Boston University School of Theology is the oldest theological seminary of American Methodism and the founding school of Boston University, the largest private research university in New England. It is one of thirteen theological schools maintained by the United Methodist Church...
. He is also the father of the "Paul Irwin Cup," 17A's official NHL 11 Tournament. His work for the Humane Society and Boston University inspired the 17A-ers to name the trophy after him. Another contributing factor: his name was on the trophy found at Goodwill that goes to the winner of the tournament.