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
tions as they deal with the earth and planetary environmental concerns: Jewish, Islamic, Christian, Buddhist, Hindu and Indigenous traditions will be considered. Don Conroy-President of the North American Coalition on Religion
and Ecology and Chair of the Consortium on Religion and Ecology
International. Dr. Sidney Blair-Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel Mrs. BarbaraTipton-NACRE Regional Representative and President,
Interfaith Environmental Association Phil Lane University of Lethbridge Rabbi James Rudin-Director, Office of Inter-Religious Affairs,
American Jewish Committee Rodney Peterson President, Boston Theological Institute Elizabeth Ferrero--Visiting Professor in Humanities, St. Thomas
University, Miami Seyyed Hossein Nasr-University Professor of Islamic Studies, George
Washington University, Washington, D.C.
and other undesirable customs which have weakened Hindu society, and to the promotion of solidarity among reform and social service organizations; active in environmental and global conscious
ness movements and in interfaith dialogue. Dr. Paul Edmonston-Professor emeritus of Art, University of
Georgia; Fulbright fellow to the Netherlands, widely and exhibited as painter and draughtsman; member/participant numerous international art conferences including International Society for Education Through Art; Sabbatical in India 1968, attended Auroville's founding ceremony and has just returned from
Auroville's 25th anniversary celebration. Rod Hemsell-teacher and writer; has spent many years in India
studying and working in the Auroville project and the Sri Aurobindo Ashram; has taught Indian philosophy and history, classical languages, and Third World studies at various schools in the U.S.; recently director of the Gaia Learning Center and Savitri Solar School in Colorado, where he teaches and develops programs in
special education. Kirti Hemsell-Broadly experienced teacher in alternative education;
lived in Africa until her family moved to Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry, India; Grandfather A.B. Patel, a disciple of Sri Aurobindo, founded World Union; studied and taught at the Sri
Aurobindo International Centre of Education 1969-1975. Robert Muller-Chancellor, Universidad Para la Paz - Costa Rica;
author, New Genesis, Shaping a Global Spirituality; longtime friend
and supporter of Auroville. Paula Murphy--Case Western Reserve master's candidate in nursing
certified nurse midwife; 1971 stayed in Sri Aurobindo Ashram and met the Mother; isited Auroville five times in intervening years;
contributed to Auroville health care; worked as a midwife. Bryan Walton-lived in Auroville 1971-1980; established Fraternity, a
handicraft training center; active in Auroville's emerging villages development program; teaches in Elder Hostel and university pro grams, giving slide lectures focusing on world culture, art and religion.
2:00 PM–3:30 PM Burnham Wing #2 "Endangered Earth/Sacred Earth: Challenge to World Religions" Mary Southard, C.S.J. A revelation is occuring in our time. The life systems of earth are endangered, science uncovers an evolutionary universe, a new world view is emerging. These new perceptions challenge our time-honored responses to fundamental questions which have shaped religion and culture throughout human history. By means of input and group interaction, this workshop will explore these ideas which quicken our religious sensitivities and encourage us to call forth new responses to the challenges we face. Mary Southard, C.S.J.--Sister of St. Joseph of La Grange; Co-founder,
Co-director, SpiritEarth, Center for the Sacred Universe, New England; artist, painter, sculptor; educator in religious formation and renewal work, nationwide.
2:00 PM–3:30 PM Burnham Wing #3 "Judaism and the Environment" Sharon Morton This presentation will focus on a number of areas: The glorification of nature in Biblical passages, the connections between the agricultural calendar, the seasons and the Jewish calendar, such as the seasonal origins of Jewish holidays; environmental awareness and action in the Jewish community today. Sharon Morton-Chairperson of SoJuRN, a social action resource cen
ter for the Chicago Jewish community and active in its environmental work; Director of Education of Congregation of Am Shalom.
2:00 PM–3:30 PM Burnham Wing #5 "Theosophy and the Critical Issues- Part II: Earth and Environment" Rudi Jansma; Steven Levy This workshop consists of an introductory presentation followed by audience discussion on "New Environmental Ethics and Ancient Philosophies: Ecology for the Third Millennium." Rudi Jansma--M.Sc., Tropical Ecology, State University of Utrecht,
Netherlands; lecturer, The Theosophical Society, Pasadena,
Netherlands Section. Steven Levy-M.D., psychiatrist; lecturer; Associate of the United
Lodge of Theosophists, Philadelphia.
2:00 PM–3:30 PM Burnham Wing #4 "An Invitation to Auroville: The City of Human Unity Emerging in India" June Maher; Dr. Karan Singh;; Dr. Paul Edmonston; Rod Hemsell; Kirti Hemsell; Robert Muller; Paula Murphy; Bryan Walton Introducing Auroville: Dr. Karan Singh, Chairman of Auroville Foundation Governing Board. Slide presentation with commentary and original music. The presentation will explore the many dimensions of Auroville, from the most practical to its spiritual context and the challenges confronted in fulfilling the basic needs of the collectivity. In summary, Auroville belongs to humanity as a whole. This session is an invitation. A panel of participants will answer audience questions. Moderator: Dr. Paul Edmundston. June Maher-B.A.; International Relations and Economics, Stanford University; Board member emeritus, Auroville International USA, a founder of AVI USA in 1971; president 1971-85; since its founding has worked with others here and in India for Auroville's develop
ment in fields of education, environment, and the Matrimandir. Dr. Karan Singh-President, Temple of Understanding, India Chapter;
former Indian Ambassador to the United States; leader of Indian reform movement dedicated to the crusade against untouchability
2:00 PM 2:30 PM Clark Wing #1 "World Religions and World Religion" Archie Bahm In spite of religious aims for peace, wars continue. This presentation explores the causes of world crises and their relationship to religious intolerance. Discussion about religion as the solution to its own problem because of its concern for the ultimate, intrinsic values of life, and how the preservation of traditional cultures can contribute to world peace. Religion unites, religions divide. World religion is more important than any one of the particular religions, but only if it is truer in its basic presuppositions and doctrines and in its promotion of human welfare. Archie Bahm---Professor of Philosophy Emeritus, University of New
Mexico, Albuquerque; author, The World's Living Religions,
Comparative Religions; and 20 other books on philosophy and religion. 2:00 PM–3:30 PM Clark Wing #2 "Sikhism in the New World Order" Dr. Gurcharan Singh; Mr. Rajinder Singh; Dr. Sangat S. Syalee; Dr. Balwant S. Hansra This presentation examines the universality of Sikhism-based on the principles of truth and justice, equality and human digni
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