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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Thursday, September 2⚫ Major Presentations
in the Contemporary World"
Dr. N.P. Jain
With its comprehensive emphasis, both in principle and practice, on non-violence and the sanctity and integrity of all life forms, the compassionate Jain philosophy can meaningfully contribute to the attainment of durable peace.
Dr. N.P. Jain-Former Indian Ambassador to the European Economic Community, U.N., Mexico, Nepal and Belgium.; noted scholar, poet, author.
6:00 PM-6:45 PM Red Lacquer Room
"The Faith Resiliency of the African American Community"
Rev. James Forbes
Rev. Forbes will address the role of faith, spiritual renewal, religion and the church in the movement for social justice and liberation of the poor and oppressed. In the context of the African American community, Dr. Forbes will address how the church and the nation must come to a contemporary understanding of spiritual improvement.
Rev. James Forbes-graduate of Howard University, Union
Theological Seminary and Colgate Rochester Divinity School, is also the senior pastor of the Riverside Church of New York City; author, The Holy Spirit and Preaching.
7:00 PM-7:45 PM Red Lacquer Room
"Faith: The African American Family"
Minister Louis Farrakhan
The Honorable Louis Farrakhan will explore the issues and challenges faced by the African American family and how their faith traditions have provided strength and endurance in an oppressed society. He will focus specific attention on the role of African American males as a force of strength in their families. Minister Louis Farrakhan-National Representative of the Nation of Islam; a gifted speaker, he has lectured all over the world.
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