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Author(s): Parliament of the World’s Religions
Publisher: USA Parliament of the Worlds Religions

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Friday, September 3. Seminars & Lectures
10:00 AM–12:00 PM Clark Wing #5 “Muslim Experience in Secular Societies" Dr. Zakiyya Muhammad; Dr. Syed Salman Nadvi; Tahir Mahmood; Hassan Abedin; Qazin Ashfaq Ahmed Muslims living as minorities in many of the modern societies, mostly westem, find themselves in a dilemma. On the one hand, secularism offers them protection from government interference in their religious affairs. On the other hand, they realize that secularism is the very antithesis of Islamic ideology. The ways in which Muslims are trying to resolve this dilemma and possible solutions to it will be discussed.
Dr. Zakiyya Muhammad--Professor of education, author, California. Dr. Syed Salman Nadvi-Professor of Religion and Chairman,
Department of Persian, Urdu, and Arabic, University of South
Africa, Durban, South Africa. Tahir Mahmood-Professor of Islamic Law, Delhi University, Delhi, India. Hassan Abedin-Ph.D. candidate in Islamic Studies, London, UK. Qazi Ashfaq Ahmed-Director, Islamic Center, Sydney, Australia.
Demetri Kantzavelos; Rabbi Robert J. Marx; Ms. Deborah Levine Working for the needs of everyone in a community is an ideal opportunity for interfaith cooperation. This workshop will feature a panel presentation on broad interfaith coalition efforts which address common social issues such as health, housing, and employment. Presenters which have participated in recent initiatives in Illinois will share the nature and scope of their experiences and discuss what made their efforts successful. Rev. Stanley Davis-Executive Director of the National Conference of
Christians and Jews. M. Usman Baki--Vice President of the Muslim Community Center of Chicago Dr. Ahmad Bastani-serves on the Spiritual Assembly of Bahá'í's of Chicago. Rev. Fr. Demetri Kantzavelos-Registrar of the Greek Orthodox
Diocese of Chicago. Rabbi Robert J. Marx-serves Congregation Hakafa in Glencoe. Ms. Deborah Levine Executive Director of the DuPage Interfaith
Resource Network, consultant to the American Jewish Committee, Central Conference of American Rabbis, free-lance writer for Liturgy Training Publications, adjunct faculty of Elmhurst College.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Clark Wing #7 "Of Saviors, Avatars, and Incarnations, and the Spiritual Evolution of Mankind" Crane Kirkbride; William Stranger This seminar is devoted to the role of gurus, avatars, buddhas, and incarnations in our individual development and collective evolution. It presents a new means the seven stages of life whereby we can sympathetically appreciate religious leaders of many different traditions. Crane Kirkbride-Co-Director of the Outreach Division of the Free
Daist Communion and a devotee of Heart-Master Da Avabhasa; has
been a monk and abbot, an editor, lecturer, and singer. William Stranger-Co-Director of the Outreach Division of the Free
Daist Communion and a devotee of Heart-Master Da Avabhasa; has been an educator, international lecturer, editor and writer.
10:00 AM–12:00 PM Dearborn Wing #1 "The UFO Abduction Phenomenon: What Could it Mean for the Human Future" Dr. John E. Mack Dr. Mack has worked intensively with more than 70 men, women, and children who report being taken by humanoid creatures aboard strange craft in the sky, subjected to intrusive procedures and given information about the fate of the earth and its future. These experiences have dramatically changed their lives. This phe nomenon, if addressed with the seriousness it deserves, has the power to reshape our sense of ourselves, bring into harmony our relationship to nature and to one another and enable us to reconnect with the experience of the source of divine intelligence from which we have become largely cut off in the past three centuries. Dr. John E. Mack--Harvard University; adult and child psychiatrist
and psychoanalyst; has written extensively on the applications of depth psychology to a variety of collective human phenomena; for more than three years he has been working with individuals who report being taken by alien beings aboard unusual flying craft.
10:00 AM-10:45 AM Clark Wing #8 "The Concept of God in Jainism" Dr. Jitendra B. Shah Jainism interprets God and Godhood in its unique way without any other parallel. God is not a creator, ruler, rewarder or the destroyer of the universe. All the substances in the universe (living and non-living) are governed by their own laws. All living beings are responsible for their own action (Karma) and the results of their action. Jain Gods are the Knower and the Observer of all realities. Every human being has a potential to become God by conquering his own desire permanently. Jitendra Shah--Doctorate in Jain Philosophy, frequent speaker on Jain
subjects, throughout India; high school principal, Ahmedabad, India.
10:00 AM–12:00 PM Dearborn Wing #2 "Sensing the Unseen" Gill Schwartz The Human Energy Field (the Aura) surrounds and permeates our bodies, and affects every aspect of our being. It is the primary link in the Body/Mind connection. Awareness of this Biomagnetic realm promotes healing, intuitive sensing, and personal and spiritual growth. The workshop will combine discussion, exercises and techniques to directly experience the Aura, enhancing our self-awareness and inner balance. Gill Schwartz-M.A., has taught forms of yoga, meditation and the
healing arts over 25 years; has studied practices in Tibetan, Hindu, Christian and Native American traditions, offers intuitive energy balancing, spiritual education and works with individuals in spiritual emergence at Body Therapeutics and The Pastoral Counseling Service of Greater Chicago.
10:00 AM–12:00 PM Clark Wing #9 "The Role of a Priestess/Priest in the Fellowship of Isis" Naomi Ozaniec Overview of the Fellowship, the role of the goddess within it. An introduction to the mysteries and the re-emergence of the mysteries at this time in history, and the role of the sacred drama in the mysteries. A description of the Fellowship and College of Isis. An explanation of the Fellowship by structure, approach, training and intent. Meditation - The Roses of Isis Naomi Ozaniec accomplished author, currently has a "Priestess
Training School of 3 years.
10:00 AM–11:30 AM Clark Wing #10 "Building Interfaith Coalitions: Acting on Mutual Concerns" Rev. Stanley Davis; M. Usman Baki; Dr. Ahmad Bastani; Pev. Fr.
10:00 AM–12:00 PM Dearborn Wing #3 "Service is Your Spiritual Work" Ma Jaya Bhagavati The workshop will focus on Ma Jaya's experiences of service as spiritual work. She will teach techniques to avoid the "burnout" often experienced by care-givers to those suffering with serious illness. Ma Jaya Bhagavati-founder and spiritual director of Kashi Ashram;
since her spiritual awakening in 1972, she has led seekers to a deeper place within themselves and has devoted her life to serving humanity; widely recognized for her work with death and dying and for her teachings on caregiving; for the past ten years much of
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