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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mortem condition. These accounts have been collected cross-culturally and have also been compared to such classic accounts in the world's religions as the Tibetan Book of the Dead and the heavenly journeys of Muhammad, Dante, or Swedenborg. The accounts show a remarkable similarity across traditions, and are strikingly similar to Theosophical and Spiritualist views. Dr. Robert S. Ellwood-Professor in the School of Religion at the
University of Southern California; author of over twenty books including, Many Peoples, Many Faiths; Alternative Altars; Mysticism and Religion; Theosophy; and The History and Future of Faith; has lectured extensively throughout the world.
2:00 PM-3:30 PM Montrose Wing #1
"Transformational Politics"
Professor Corinne McLaughlin
The new political paradigm emerging today, based on whole systems thinking, win/win approaches to conflict, and a higher synthesis of liberal/conservative polarities, will be presented, featuring organizations that are embodying this new approach to solving social problems.
Professor Corinne McLaughlin-co-author Spiritual Politics: Social Change for the Millennium; and Builders of the Dawn; co-founder of Sirius Community, an ecological village in Massachusetts; currently teaches Transformational Politics at American University in Washington, D.C.
2:00 PM-3:30 PM Montrose Wing #2
"Voices of the Dispossed-Native American Perspective"
Steven Newcomb; Julio Revolorio; Tupac Amaro Indi; Jennie Joe: Birgil Killstraight
Each presenter will talk about his or her struggles for the human rights of their people. They will speak of their experiences of oppression from their government and how their Spirituality has been their strength.
Steven Newcomb Shawnee and Lenape; Indigenous Law Institute, Marcula, OR.
Julio Revolorio-Mayan, Guatemala, International Mayan League Tupac Amaro Indi-Quichue, Amazon; Human Rights Activist. Jennie Joe Navajo, RN, MPH, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Family Medicine; Director of Native American Research and Training Center, University of Arizona.
Birgil Killstraight-Lakota; Indigenous Law Institute, Marcula, OR.
2:00 PM-3:30 PM Montrose Wing #3 "Conscious Evolution-Our Crisis is a Birth from Creature to Co-creator"
Barbara Marx Hubbard
This workshop begins with a lecture on the theme of Conscious Evolution understood as the next phase of spiritual, scientific, and social development. The lecture will be followed by a discussion of the meaning of Conscious Evolution for our generation and will offer a participatory process for spiritual leaders to come together to identify their unique contribution to our con
scious evolution.
Barbara Marx Hubbard-President of The Foundation for Co-Creation, is an internationally known futurist, speaker and writer; author, The Book of Co-Creation: An Evolutionary Interpretation of the New Testament.
2:00 PM-4:00 PM Montrose Wing #4 "Religious Non-Violence: Envisioning a World Without Religious Violence"
The Reverend Eileen L. Epperson
What is it like to live in the midst of, or be the target of, religious violence? How are all of our lives affected? What would our lives be like without the threat of that violence? In a truly safe environment, what would be available for the practice of our faith, not to
Wednesday, September 1 Seminars & Lectures
mention the rest of our lives? Can we boldly forge a common vision for this possibility? We will begin by briefly addressing the facts about current religious violence and then envision together what a safe world might be like. Participants are asked to bring to this workshop a willingness to release their certainty about future directions and come courageously willing to step into the unknown. The Reverend Eileen L. Epperson-Presbyterian minister; Executive Director of "The Religious Freedom Project."
2:00 PM-3:30 PM Montrose Wing #5
"Islamic Solutions to the Moral/Social Crisis in the World"
Sulayman Nayang; Dr. Hasan Hathout; Fareed Essack; Dr. Akbar Muhammad; Dr. Hasan Al-Ahdal
A consideration of the low incidence of some contemporary social and moral problems in Muslim societies. An examination of cultural and religious influences.
Sulayman Nayang-Professor of African Studies, Howard University, Washington, D.C.
Dr. Hasan Hathout-Television commentator on Islamic issues, Los Angeles, California.
Fareed Essack-Professor, Selly Oak College, Birmingham, United Kingdom; Islamic scholar, specialization in South African affairs. Dr. Akbar Muhammad-Professor of History; author, biography of Russell Webb; New York University, Binghamton.
Dr. Hasan Al-Addal-Director, Research, Muslim World League, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
2:00 PM-3:00 PM Parlor C
"Ritual in the Ecological Age"
Thomas Berrry; Rev. Finley Schaef
This presentation by Thomas Berry, on the significance of ritual for a truly ecological age, will be introduced by the Rev. Finley Schaef. Thomas Berry-historian of religions and writer with special concern for the foundation of cultures in their relations with the natural world; 1966-1979, Founder, Riverdale Center for Religious Research, Riverdale, New York; author, Buddhism; Religions of India; The Dream of the Earth; and (with Brian Swimme) The Universe Story. Rev. Finley Schaef-United Methodist pastor in Brooklyn, N.Y.; cofounder of a coalition of churches to promote energy conservation; instrumental in the development of alternative community institutions; long-time activist for peace and civil rights.
2:00 PM-3:30 PM PDR #5
"Effective Communications Skills for Interfaith Dialogue"
Dr. Peter Laurence; The Rev. Dr. Clark Lobenstine Interactive discussion workshop, intended for those who will be facilitating multi-religious dialogues during the Parliament or in other settings. Focus on: (1) Roadblocks to Communication; (2) Active Listening; (3) Verbal Communication; (4) Nonverbal Communication; and (5) Building Blocks to Communication. Dr. Peter Laurence-Executive Director, Temple of Understanding, a global interfaith association and one of the world's oldest international interfaith organizations headquartered at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City; Temple of Understanding was founded in 1960 to address the urgent need for dialogue and understanding among the religions of the world.
2:00 PM-4:00 PM Pool Promenade "Hatha Yoga Therapeutics" Gabriel Halpern
Giving relief in one easy session; safe and effective means for skillfully managing stress will be taught through gentle stretching, guided breath control exercises, and deep relaxation techniques. Hatha Yoga makes broad claims for healing a variety of chronic ailments. In this workshop, you will experience how to
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