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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of this critique to current American controversies about the relation between science and religion.
Dr. Richard Thompson-Ph.D. in mathematics, Cornell University, specializing in probability and statistical mechanics; initiated disciple of his Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada; author of several books on the relation of the Bhagavad Gita and the Srimad Bhagavatam to science.
2:00 PM-2:45 PM Crystal Room
"An Analysis of Zoroastrian Scriptures" Purviz Kolsawalla
This lecture will present a compilation and analysis of various translations of Gathas and Yasna--the major Zoroastrian scriptures. Purviz Kolsawalla-past President of the Australian Zoroastrian Association of New South Wales and Vice-President of the Australian Interfaith Association.
2:00 PM-2:45 PM Monroe Ballroom
"The Viability of a Pagan Theology in the Post-Modern World"
Dr. Michael York
A presentation on the key aspects--including similarities and differences of the major religions and contemporary pagan beliefs; where pagans fit in the modern world, their contributions and intentions; how pagan theology enhances the major religious traditions. Dr. Michael York-Director, instructor, Academy of Cultural and Religious Studies, London and Varanasi; Ph.D., History and
Philosophy of Religion, King's College, Univ. of London; M.A., Social Science, International Relations, San Francisco State Univ., California.
2:00 PM-2:45 PM Parlor H
"God: Then and Now"
Rabbi Ira Youdovin
A survey of three images of the Deity as they appear in the Hebrew Bible, with a candid analysis of their applicability in today's world.
Rabbi Ira Youdovin-D.D.; Senior Rabbi, Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, New York City; from 1973-84, member of the Senior Staff, Union of American Hebrew Congregations; articles have appeared in various publications in North America and Israel.
2:00 PM-2:45 PM Red Lacquer Room
"The Cosmology of Religions"
Thomas Berry
Only when we articulate an effective Cosmology of Religions based on our present knowledge of the universe will we be able to deal effectively with the Ecological devastation that is overwhelming the planet. So far we have limited ourselves to the Theology of Religions and the Anthropology of Religions. Thomas Berry-historian of religions and writer with special concern for the foundation of cultures in their relations with the natural world; 1966-1979, Founder, Riverdale Center for Religious Research, Riverdale, New York; author, Buddhism; Religions of India; The Dream of the Earth; and (with Brian Swimme) The Universe Story.
2:00 PM-2:45 PM Salon I
"Miri Piri:
Synergy of Spiritual and Temporal Power"
Dr. Darshan Singh; Dr. Gurbakhsh Singh
Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, in his pioneer role gave a clear blow to the dichotomy between the spiritual life and the temporal life that existed in earlier religious systems in India. Sikh Gurus developed the concept of the Saint-Soldier or spiritually integrated person alive to duties both to God and to society. Sikhism is a whole-life system combining spiritual and temporal
Thursday, September 2⚫ Major Presentations
life, rejecting the separation of religion and politics. (Introducer: Dr. Jasbir Kaur Saluja)
Dr. Darshan Singh-Professor and Chairman, Dept. of Guru Nanak Sikh Studies, Punjab University, India; writer of several books on Sikh Philosophy and Theology.
Dr. Gurbakhsh Singh-Ph.D, Ohio State University; Professor of Religious Studies, Akal University; author of numerous books on the Sikh faith; organizer of Sikh youth camps in the U.S.
2:00 PM-2:45 PM Salon III
"Toward a Shared World Ethic"
Dr. Peter Laurence; Rev. Chung Ok Lee
Interactive discussion/presentation, based on Dr. Hans Küng's Global Responsibility: In Search of a New World Ethic as well as Prebendary Marcus Braybrooke's Stepping Stones to a Global Ethic. Is the development of a global ethic possible? How might such a process begin and develop? "Our society does not need a uniform religion or a uniform ideology, but it does need some binding norms, values, ideals, and goals" (Dr. Hans Küng). Dr. Peter Laurence Executive Director, Temple of Understanding, a global interfaith association and one of the world's oldest international interfaith organizations headquartered at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in N.Y. City, founded in 1960 to address the urgent need for dialogue and understanding among the religions of the world. Rev. Chung Ok Lee-Head Minister of Won Buddhist Meditation Center in New York; United Nations Representative of Won Buddhism; General Secretary, the International Won Buddhist Committee to promote the United Religions; serves in the Executive Council of the World Conference on Religion and Peace, U.S.A.
2:00 PM-2:45 PM State Ballroom
"The Zoroastrian View of Harmony"
Homi B. Dhalla
Events all over the world indicate that violence is spreading its cancerous tentacles. The scriptures of Zarathushtra and those of the other world religions contain exhortations towards peace and also provide resources for peace-making. Man ought to be guid ed by this wisdom in order to bring about a transformation in his life which would lead to peace and harmony.
Homi B. Dhalla-teaches and conducts research in Zoroastrian Studies in Bombay; member, Board of Advisors of the Inter-Religious Federation for World Peace (New York): member of the International Council of the World Conference on Religion and Peace (New York).
3:00 PM-3:30 PM Adams Ballroom
"An Analysis of the World Religions and Their Followings"
Homi J.H. Taleyarkhan
If all the religions were to combine into a unity of religion and create "the religion of unity," what a purifying force for world peace religion could become, a welcome relief from the disturbing and disruptive misuse and abuse to which it is often put. Homi J.H. Taleyarkhan-former governor of Sikkim, Ambassador of
India to Italy and earlier to Libya; F.A.O. of United Nations; Cabinet minister in Maharashtra State, India and senior member of Minorities Commission Government of India; recipient, SAARC Region Award for Peace and Harmony; Laureate, Academia de la Paix.
3:00 PM-3:45 PM Crystal Room
"New Religious Movements
and Interfaith Dialogue"
Dr. J. Gordon Melton
The 20th century has seen the formation and spread of thousands of new religious movements, some large and international in scope. All too frequently, however, the older religious traditions have both declined to dialogue with these newer movements, and even actively discouraged dialogical efforts. The ben
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