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
experience. Issues revolving around the family units-nuclear and extended, interrelationships between men, women, children and parents in the religious and cultural life of Zoroastrians in East and West will be explored in this presentation. Mehroo M. Patel--family physician in private practice; diplomate of
the American Board of Family Physicians, Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, and College of Surgeons of Edinburg, Scotland; member of the Chicago Medical Society, Illinois State Medical Society, and American Medical Association; Director of the Board of the Zoroastrian Association of Metropolitan Chicago and its Community Affairs and Program Coordinator.
the world and people around us. Title of this session is: "Suffering and Injustice: Is Life Fair?" Audience discussion will focus on the following topics: how do we conceive the ultimate source of being? If divine wisdom, justice, and mercy order the universe, why is there disparity, inequality, and suffering? What is good and evil? How does our understanding of immortality, grace, karma, compassion, choice, responsibility, free will, fate, and destiny affect our response to life? Will Thackara staff member of The Theosophical Society,
International Headquarters, Pasadena, California. John Coker-staff member of The Theosophical Society, International
Headquarters, Pasadena, California; artist, homeopath; co-founder, Deva Natural Clothes.
10:00 AM–10:30 AM Montrose Wing #4 "The Practice of Nonviolence in Multicultural Perspective" Dr. David Brookman The purpose of this statement is to challenge listeners to "ground" Ahimsa in daily life in order to remediate damage to human and other life forms commonly justified for the sake of technological progress. The paper is developed by focusing upon three values articulated by cultural historian Thomas Berry that explicate the multivalent intentionalities of ahimsa. Dr. David Brookman-degrees in theology and the history of reli
gions; rdained in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in 1980; has served as Protestant Campus Minister at Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas; currently serving the campus community of Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan, on
ghton, Michigan, on behalf of Portage Lake United Ministries in Higher Education.
10:00 AM–12:00 PM Parlor C "Gay and Lesbian Clergy Ask: Can You Be Gay and Lesbian and Still Be Religious?" Rev. Annie Holmes; Rev. Tony Larsen All major religions are currently struggling with the question of the place of gay /lesbian people in their communities. Some religions are struggling with the question of ordaining gay/lesbian religious leaders. As an association, the Unitarian Universalists have opened their doors to gay/lesbian clergy. In this presentation the experiences of gay/lesbian religious leaders serving primarily straight congregations will be shared. Participants will be invited to share their tradition's struggle with this issue. Rev. Annie Holmes Minister of Bradford Community Church
(Unitarian Universalist) in Kenosha, Wisconsin; comes to Unitarian
Universalism from Catholic and Lutheran background. Rev. Tony Larsenordained Unitarian Universalist minister, has
served Olympia Brown Church in Racine, Wisconsin since 1975; author of Trust Yourself! You Have the Power.
10:00 AM–11:00 AM Montrose Wing #5 "Putting Children and Families First: The Tradition Continues" Mr. Francis P. Hannigan This presentation will highlight the U.S. Catholic Bishops' statement: "Putting Children and Families First, A Challenge for Our Church, Nation and World." The realities children and families face, national and local initiatives and developing a "family perspective" will be included. Examples of family sensitive parishes and ministries will be shared. Mr. Francis P. Hannigan-Director of the Family Ministries Office of
the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago; Co-author, A Marriage in the Lord, marriage preparation workbook.
10:00 AM–11:00 AM Parlor A "The 1893 World's Parliament of Religions: Context; Agenda; and Significance" Dr. Richard Hughes Seager Analysis and description of the original World's Parliament of Religions in light of the centennial celebrations. This will include discussions of the broad contours of the domestic and international religious scene in 1893, the various religious and theological trajectories articulated by representatives on the Parliament floor, and an assessment of the Parliament's enduring significance. Dr. Richard Hughes Seager-has taught at the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill, Harvard Divinity School, Weston Seminary, and Harvard University; editor of The Dawn of Religious Pluralism: Voices from the World's Parliament of Religions, 1893.
10:00 AM–12:00 PM Parlor G "The Contemporary Interpretation and Application of the Lotus Sutra by Rissho Kosei-kai, a Lay Buddhist Movement" Rev. Katsuji Suzuki; Rev. Masuo Nezu; Rev. Masumi Goto; Rev. Michinori Maruta Rissho Kosei-kai is a lay Buddhist movement, started in Japan in 1938. Founder of the movement, Rev. Nikkyo Niwano has been guiding the movement in a practical and do-able way from the spirit and the teaching of the Lotus Sutra in order to bring peace to families, communities, countries, and world. Faith in the universality of buddha nature within each individual, and the essential oneness of all human beings, is the guiding principle in widening the circle of spiritual awakening to a buddha nature. This can be found through HOZA practices (HOZA is a sharing group based on the spirit of the Lotus Sutra), through social services, in multi-religious actions for peace, in participating in UN activities, as one of the most actively engaged religious NGOs. Workshop consists of two presentations, with a question and answer period, followed by a worship service done in the form of scripture chanting followed by some words of prayer for peace. Rev. Katsuji Suzuki-Minister of Rissho Kosei-kai New York Buddhist
Church, NGO Representative of Rissho Kosei-kai to the United Nations. Rev. Masuo Nezu-Responsible officer of Rissho Kosei-Kai headquarters. Rev. Masumi Goto-Director, External Affairs Department, Rissho
Kosei-Kai headquarters. Rev. Michinori Maruta Minister of Rissho Kosei-kai of San Francisco.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Parlor B "Ultimate Concerns that Shape our Values and Visions: An Open Forum-Part I" Will Thackara; John Coker A Parliament interfaith event inviting audience discussion. The two sessions will encourage exploration of the ultimate questions of existence, of who and what we are and how we interact with
10:00 AM–12:00 PM PDR #9 "Paths to Enlightenment: Comparative Religion" Elda Hartley Renowned filmmaker, Elda Hartley, introduces her own work at the Parliament Film and Video Festival. "In Search of A Holy
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