Parliament of Worlds Religion 1993 Chicago IL

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

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CONFERENCE ON PLURALISM
“Identity, Conflict and Globality"
Thematic Presentations, Working sessions, and Workshops on the themes of "Identity," "Conflict," and "Globality," feakuring distinguished figures in religion, philosophy, and social science. What is the position of the world's religions with respect to religious and cultural diversity? How can religions assist their faithful in coming to terms with the increasingly pluralistic character of modern life? The Council and the Program Staff would like to express its gratitude to Professors Jeffrey Carlson and Robert Schreiter for their work in designing and developing this Conference.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 31 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Monroe Ballroom Thematic Presentation: "Religious Identity" Professor Raimundo Panikkar Professor Panikkar will deliver a major address in which he reflects on the nature of religious identity in the light of pluralim. Panikkar's self-identification is "Catholic/Hindu/Buddhist." Professor Raimundo Panikkar-Doctorates in Chemistry, Philosophy, and Theology; Professor Emeritus, University of California, Santa Barbara; author of hundreds of articles and over 30 books, including: The Intrreligious Dialogue; The Silence of the Buddha; The Cosmotheandric Experience; and The Rhythm of Being.
2:00 PM–3:30 PM Parlor C Workshop: "Vincentians/Daughters of Charity" Rev. Jay Jung, C.M.; Panelists "The Vincentian Approach: Need, Not Creed, Determines Our Service." St. Vincent de Paul, the Apostle of Charitable Service in the Roman Catholic Church, founded communities of both men and women to carry on his work of serving the poor, no matter what their social or religious background. members of both the Congregation of the Mission and the Daughters of Charity will share their experience of serving a diverse population in Chicago, making concrete applications of this work within a Catholic context and the Chicago political system. Rev. Jay Jung, C.M.-Vincentian priest; Religious Superior,
Vincentians in Chicago; member, Human Resources Department, DePaul University, Chicago.
00 PM–3:30 PM Parlor A Working Session: "Religious Identity" Professor Diana Eck; Prof. Arvind Sharma; Thomas Parker Professor Eck will discuss religious communities that respond to pluralism by trying to maintain their one world in the midst of thallenges raised in pluralistic settings. Professor Arvind Sharma will be the Respondent. Moderated by Prof. Thomas Parker. Professor Diana Eck-Professor of Comparative Religion and of Indian
Studies, Harvard University; Chair, Committee on the Study of Religion; currently directing "The Pluralism Project: World Religions in America"; author of Dasan: Seeing the Divine Image in India; Devotion Divine: Bhakti Traditions from the Religions of India; Speaking of
Faith: Global Perspectives on Women, Religion, and Social Change. Professor Arvind Sharma-teaches at McGill University. Thomas Parker-Professor, McCormick Theological Seminary,
4:00 PM–5:30 PM Parlor C Workshop: "Buddhism in Chicago" Rev. Sunnan Kubose This workshop will explore the topic of Buddhist identity in a multi-religious society.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Monroe Ballroom Thematic Presentation: "Religious Conflict" Most Reverend Samuel Ruiz Garcia Archbishop García will present a major address in which he reflects on the nature of religious conflict, and discusses his own experiences in responding to conflicts in Mexico and Latin America. Most Reverend Samuel Ruiz Garcia-Archbishop of Chiapas, Mexico;
has done extensive work on behalf of refugees from Guatemala and Honduras; an important voice in the address to issues of enculturation; well-known for his sensitive mediations of conflicts between Evangelical Protestants and Roman Catholics, tensions that pit non indigenous traditions against indigenous ones.
100 PM–3:30 PM Parlor B Working Session: "Religious Identity" Professor Julia C. Ching, Ph.D.; Hoda Mahmoudi; Leo Lefebure rofessor Ching will speak on the topic of "double-belonging" - w some people seek identity in pluralistic situations by trying live in two traditions simultaneously. Professor Hoda ahmoudi, Pacific Lutheran University, will be the Respondent. loderated by Professor Leo Lefebure. Professor Julia C. Ching, Ph.D.-Australian National University;
Professor of Chinese Religion and Philosophy, University of Toronto; publications include: Christianity and the Chinese Religions (co-authored with Hans Küng); Confucianism and Christianity: a Comparative Study; Probing China's Soul; Moral Enlightenment; and To
Acquire Wisdom: the Way of Wang Yang Ming Hoda Mahmoudi-Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and
Associate Professor and Chairperson of the Sociology and Administration of Justice Department at California Lutheran University, serves on the Advisory Board of the Journal of Bahá'í Studies; member, Board of Directors and Secretary of Women for
International Peace and Arbitration. Leo Lefebure-Professor, University of St. Mary of the Lake
2:00 PM–3:30 PM Parlor A Working Session: "Religious Conflict" Clara Sue Kidwell; Kay A. Read; Gurinder Singh Mann Professor Kidwell will speak on conflicts between communities. Professor Gurinder Singh Mann will be the Respondent. Moderated by Professor Kay A. Read. Clara Sue Kidwell Professor of Native American Studies, University of
California at Berkeley; has written extensively on Native American technologies and medicine, on Native American women, and most recently has completed a book on the Choctaws and their interactions
with Christian missionaries. Kay A. Read-Professor, DePaul University, Chicago. Gurinder Singh Mann-Professor of Sikh Studies, Columbia
University, New York.
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