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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Wednesday, September 1 Seminars & Lectures
Lansing, Michigan; Master's Degree in Psychology; founder, Covenant for Peace, a faith-based peace community that focuses on the dangers of the nuclear arms race; co-founder, Michigan Life Community, a group committed to civil resistance as part of challenging war and militarism.
10:00 AM-11:00 AM Parlor A
"The Critical Issues-A Multi Media View" Dr. John Kaserow
A video presentation and discussion of the global critical issues from the media archives of Maryknoll. This dramatic footage is drawn first hand from the missions of the world.
Dr. John Kaserow-Professor of Mission, Catholic Theological Union, Chicago; Maryknoll priest.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Parlor B
"The Divine Feminine,
Wicca and the World's Religions"
Phyllis Curott
A panel of religious leaders and scholars from various religious traditions, including Wiccan Elders, will discuss the centrality of the Goddess to Wiccan theology as well as the role of the Goddess in other spiritual faiths; the significance of the Divine Feminine to concepts of Divinity; the Goddess as deep source for interfaith harmony and the transformation of relationships between women and men, humanity and Nature, humanity and the sacred as we enter the 21st century. Phyllis Curott-J.D., New York University School of Law; Wiccan High Priestess; 1st Officer and President, Covenant of the Goddess; founder and high priestess, Circle of Ara; priestess of Minoan Sisterhood; practicing attorney.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Parlor C
"Workshop on Comparative Liturgy: Session I" Rabbi Herbert Bronstein; Fr. Julian von Duerbeck, OSB The first of three workshops on comparative religious liturgy, each addressing the theme of liturgy as a design of spirituality. Introduction, Dom Julian von Duerbeck, OSB;
1st Presentation: "Judaism-Jewish Liturgy and the Design of Judaism," (Rabbi Herbert Bronstein);
2nd Presentation: "Hinduism-Bhakti Puja" (Hari Sharma); Observer/Facilitator: Zoroastrian (Dr. Kersey Antia); Open Discussion follows presentations.
Rabbi Herbert Bronstein-editor of liturgies for liberal Judaism, including The Home Service for Passover (the Haggadah); has lectured at Lake Forest College, Northwestern University, the University of Illinois, the University of Rochester, the University of Chicago Divinity School, and numerous other institutions; Senior Rabbi, North Shore Congregation Israel, Glencoe, Illinois.
Fr. Julian von Duerbeck, OSB-Benedictine monk of St. Procopius Abbey, Lisle, Illinois; member of Monastic Interreligious Dialogue; has contributed much to interfaith understanding and cooperation.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Parlor F
"Celebrating Life with the Earthsong
Ceremonial Community"
Tom Daly, Ph.D.; Jude Blitz
This presentation will explore ways for creating sacred dance and ceremony (as developed by the Earthsong Ceremonial Community of Boulder, Colorado). This form is a model for the creation of very personal and unique rituals in community for the celebration of holy and meaningful events in our lives. Topics include: marking sacred space and time; co-created leadership; integration of various spiritual traditions; incorporating light and dark energies; and building a community of creativity and support. Audience participation through storytelling and
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practice of dance form. End with the Dance of Life.
Tom Daly, Ph.D.-Therapist, essayist, multi-media artist; Co-Director, Living Arts Foundation; past 10 years as leader, Earthsong Ceremonial Community, dedicated to the partnership of women and men in creating a healthier world for everyone; author, Wild Men at the Border. Jude Blitz-Certified Hakomi therapist; teacher, Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado; leads workshops for women on Moon Lodge, Accessing Womb Power, and Mother/Daughter Relations.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Parlor G
"Muslims and Western Media: Part II" Ayad Madni; Atique Mahmood; Abdullah Aslam: Hashir Farooqui; M.J. Akbar
It can be argued that the 'western media', both print and electronic, have showna remarkable degree of unfairness and imbalance when dealing with Muslims and Islamic issues. Is this a result of ignorance and preju dice or is it based on unconscious racism? Examples of the media's negative impact on Islam and possible remedies will be discussed. Ayad Madni-Managing Editor, Saudi Gazette. Atique Mahmood-Co-editor, Muslim Journal, Chicago, Illinois. Abdullah Aslam-Editor, Minaret, Los Angeles, California. Hashir Farouqui-Editor, Impact, the United Kingdom. M.J. Akbar-Member of Parliament, India; noted author.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Pool Promenade
"Dance Movement Therapy: The Four-Fold Path of Creation Centered Spirituality and the Feminine Experience"
Tria Thompson
This experiential workshop will begin with an introduction to the Four-Fold Path and an discussion of the basic concepts of Dance Movement Therapy. We will also explore a Jungian approach to several dimensions of the feminine experience. Then participants will be invited to experience the movement process. Tria Thompson-M.A., Dance Movement Therapy; ME religious education/spirituality; nationally known liturgical performing artist; education consultant; therapist.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Sandburg Wing #1
"Marriage of Equals: Contrasting Past Expectations with Present Requirements" Hoda Mahmoudi; Homa Mahmoudi
This workshop examines married couple's expectations from the past where marriages were authoritarian within a patriarchal system to a new model of equality between husband and wife. The new model allows for the development of the talents and abilities of each of the family members regardless of gender, develops children's spiritual and moral character, utilizes consultation as a process which preserves justice, fairness, individual differences and equality among all members. In order for the new paradigm to become successfully operational, traditional stereotypic thinking and behavior will be discussed and practical ways by which the new model can be implemented will be examined. 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; Secretary, Women for International Peace and Arbitration.
Homa Mahmoudi-Senior Psychologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Department of Psychiatry; one of the leaders in the development of community programs for implementing better understandin between gang members and people of different races in Los Angeles after the recent riots; international lecturer, researcher and author on women's issues and related subjects.