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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Tuesday, August 31. Seminars & Lectures
Some solutions to the resulting problems are proposed. Robert H. Stockman- director of the Research Office at the Baha'i
National Center in Wilmette, Illinois, author of one book and several scholarly articles on aspects of Bahá'í history; part time teacher, Religious Studies Department, DePaul University, Chicago.
10:00 AM–12:00 PM Clark Wing #5 "Islam and Religious Pluralism" Dr. Maher Hathout; Dr. Syed Hashim Ali; Anis Ahmed; Abidullah Ghazi, Ph.D. Islam's approach to coexistence between religions, races, men and women of different cultures and different faiths. Dr. Maher Hathout-Islamic commentator; President, Islamic Center
of Southern California, Los Angeles, California. Dr. Syed Hashim Ali--former Vice-Chancellor of both Aligarh and
Osmania Universities, India; Principal Secretary (retired) to Government of Andhra Pradesh, India, consultant, World Bank and Asian Development Bank; advisor to F.A.O., author, Indian Muslims
at the Crossroads, lecturer and scholar on Islamic topics. Anis Ahmed-Dean, Faculty of Revealed Knowledge, International
Islamic University, Malaysia; scholar of interfaith matters. Abidullah Ghazi, Ph.D.-Executive Director of IQRA International
Educational Foundation, Chicago; Ph.D. in Islam and Hinduism, Harvard University.
10:00 AM–11:00 AM Clark Wing #9 "Christian Reflections on the Bhagavad-Gita" Sister Charlene Altemose The Bhagavad-Gita's message is applicable to all. Sister Altemose presents the Bhagavad-Gita as a paradigm of each person's individual spiritual journey. One's seeking can be fulfilled by an intimate relationship with God. A Christian's reflections! Like Arjuna, we all long to be open and see the light. From moral conflict through discernment to liberation in being united with the Infinite. This is everyone's story. The Bhagavad-Gita opens to all of us the way to total fulfillment: "I stand firm; my doubts dispelled. I act on thy word, Lord." (Bhagavad-Gita, 18:73) Sister Charlene Altemose-Missionary Sister of Sacred Heart and
author of Why Do Catholics? and What You Should Know About Mass, has been a Professor of Theology, a columnist for the Religion Page of the Bethlehem PA Globe-Times, a Fulbright Scholar in India, a contributor to "India News" on India's Religions and Christianity, and a contributor to the Religious News Service; received the Christian Leadership Award to Israel through American-Israeli Friendship League; presently, an author for Ligouri Publications.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Clark Wing #6 "Interreligious Dialogue: Why and How? Part I: A Model for Life, Living and Dialogue" Dr. Rahim Sheikholeslami A workshop to help clergy and lay participants gain skill and confidence in interreligious dialogue. Provides information, guidelines, and practical techniques for engaging in dialogue with people of other religions. Part I: Through a slide presentation, participants explore the place of humans in the universe and look at the cultural and religious diversity of the world. Then, a criteria-based model for life, living and dialogue, responsive to human needs, interests, and potential, is introduced and opened to discussion. The uses of the criteria-based model in affirmation of diverse religious and ideological beliefs and practices, and in intercultural dialogue will be reviewed. Dr. Rahim Sheikholeslami-Founder and President, Society for
Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue, Wallingford, PA, Muslim; interdisciplinary credentials in education, administration, psycholo sy, and religion; broad experience in human resources, leadership development teaching, research, and interfaith dialogue.
10:00 AM–12:00 PM Clark Wing #10 "Liberal Religion in Relation to the World's Religions" Prof. John Godbey; Rev. Dr. Khoren Arisian; Rev. Dr. Spencer Lavan Three noted authorities will present papers on the theme, followed by open discussion. (1) "The Nature of Liberal Religion," Prof. John Godbey; (2) "Emerson, Humanism, and Religious Universalism," Rev. Dr. Khoren Arisian; (3) "Interfaith Dialogue and Liberal Religion: a Model for Global Theology," Prof. Spencer Lavan. Prof. John Godbey-Professor of church history at Meadville/
Lombard Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois; has studied the international liberal religious movement, especially as liberal religious traditions are expressed today in Unitarianism and Universalism, and attended congresses of the International
Association for Religious Freedom (IARF). Rev. Dr. Khoren ArisianServed as a leader of the Ethical Culture
Societies of New York City and Boston, and is regarded as a leader of the American humanist movement. He presently serves as co
minister of the First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Rev. Dr. Spencer Lavan-Dean of Meadville/Lombard Theological
Seminary in Chicago, Illinois, has served as a Unitarian Universalist minister for more than thirty years, and has served as professor of Islamics and Asian religions; particularly interested in the interaction of Islam with western cultures.
10:00 AM–11:45 AM Clark Wing #7 "The Convergence of Two Ways of Light: Kabbalah and Vedanta" Dr. James N. Judd, Ms.D. The purpose of this presentation is to show the harmony between the mystical teachings of the Jewish Kabbalah and the Hindu Vedanta. During the seminar, each verse of the Isa Upanishad will be compared with one or more verses from the Kabbalah. Note: this seminar involves an in-depth study of mysticism and is not recommended for the casual student. Dr. James N. Judd, Ms.D.-Teacher of metaphysics, Kabbalah, and
Vedanta; lecturer on interfaith topics; author of four books and numerous articles, founder, Universal Teachings; listed in Who's Who Worldwide.
10:00 AM–11:30 AM Clark Wing #8 "The Bahá'í Faith and Interreligious Dialogue" Robert H. Stockman The Bahá'í concept of progressive revelation states that all religions come from a common divine source. This doctrine, and exhortations in Bahá'í scripture that Bahá'ís should consort with people of all religions, have encouraged Bahá'ís worldwide to become extensively involved in interreligious relations at a local level. The concept of progressive revelation has also complicated Bahá'í involvement in interreligious dialogue by incorporating the other religions into Bahá'í sacred history on Bahá'í terms.
10:00 AM–12:00 PM Dearborn Wing #1 "Transformational Imagery: Application of Imagery for Emotional and Physical Healing" Charlotte A. Smith, Ph.D. An experiential workshop. Participants will imagine travelling through their brain hemispheres and bodies to bring about the balancing of the psyche, to enhance physical well-being, and to support spiritual life. Charlotte A. Smith, Ph.D.--psychotherapist in private practice for
twenty five years; graduate of Northwestern University and her doctoral dissertation focused on the effect of imagery on brain wave patterns. Her philosophical focus is that healing is attained through a holistic approach.
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