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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Thursday, September 2 Seminars & Lectures
the pillars of a new civilizational order that is governed by the highest moral and spiritual principles of the world religions. The document "The Universal Declaration on Non-violence," a joint effort of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and monastic interreligious dialogue, will provide the context for the presentation and discussion.
Br. Wayne Teasdale Christian sannyasi (monk, renunciate) in the lineage of Father Bede Griffiths, and a member of Monastic Interreligious Dialogue, a writer, lecturer and teacher; St. Procopius Abbey. Magdalena Gomez-Poet, dramatist, teacher, writer. Reverend Paul Manship-Director, Hispanic Youth Ministry; R.C. Diocese of Springfield, Massachusetts.; Professor of New Testament Studies, Elms College, Chicipec, Massachusetts.
Arlo Guthrie-Folksinger, environmentalist, Jewish-Christian-Hindu devotee, and a disciple of Ma, the spiritual teacher of the Kashi Church community.
Ma Jaya Bhagavati-founder and spiritual director of Kashi Ashram; since her spiritual awakening in 1972, she has led seekers to a deeper place within themselves and has devoted her life to serving humanity; widely recognized for her work with death and dying and for her teachings on caregiving; for the past ten years much of her time has been spent helping those infected with HIV/AIDS. Russill Paul D'Silva-Disciple of Father Bede Griffiths, OSB Cam., the sage of South India who recently passed away; composer, musician and vocalist, poet and meditation teacher.
Father Bruno Barnhardt OSB Cam.; Benedictine monk, member of Monastic Interreligious Dialogue, a writer and a strong supporter of the peace and nonviolence movement. Asha Paul D'Silva-Disciple of Father Bede Griffiths, OSB Cam., the sage of South India who recently passed away.
10:00 AM-11:30 AM Montrose Wing #3
"Catholic Social Teachings:
What We Have to Learn From Other Religions" Charles Strain; John Lawlor
Catholic social teachings comprise a rich and varied tradition developed not only in papal encyclicals and the letters of various organizations of bishops but also in the writings of liberation theologians from Latin America and across the globe and in the engaged witness of Catholic activists like Dorothy Day and Archbishop Romero. By focusing on two issues of universal concern, human rights and human liberation, the session will explore how this tradition can be transformed and developed in dialogue with other religious traditions.
Charles Strain-Professor of Religious Studies, DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois; co-author of Policy and Practice: A Program for American Practical Theology.
John Lawlor-ordained Dharma teacher in the lineage of the Ven. Thich Nhat Hạnh.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Montrose Wing #4
"The Spiritual Dimension
of a Sustainable World Order" Rebequa Getahoun
In the midst of spiritual, social, political and economic chaos, there is a growing call throughout the world for some semblance of order. No area of human endeavor remains untouched by the turbulent changes sweeping the world. As the disintegration process picks up speed individuals in all parts of the world become overwhelmed by the magnitude of the problems they face. This workshop will explore the idea that "... the storms battering at the foundations of society will not be stilled unless and until spiritual principles are actively engaged in the search for solutions to social problems."
Rebequa Getahoun-B.A. in social and Economic Planning, University of Alaska; M.A. in International Studies, University of Oregon; member of the Baha'i delegation to the recent Earth Summit and Global Forum; U.S. Bahá'í representative to the United Nations.
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10:00 AM-12:00 PM Montrose Wing #5 "The Common Good in Global Context: People of Faith in Support of Civil Society" Edgar G. Crane; William E. Lesher; Robert Marshall; Karen Bloomquist; John Stumme
What is civil society? How does it contribute to the common good? What is its importance in a global economy? What can a global civil society network contribute? Why is the role of people of faith, on an ecumenical interfaith basis, so critical? How can people of faith communicate and act in support of civil society and the common good? What are the potential leadership roles of institutional religion and people of faith acting in their lay capacities? Edgar G. Crane Co-Director, Ecumenical Civil Society Project; former Director, Corporate Social Responsibility, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
William E. Lesher-President, Lutheran Theological Seminary, Chicago. Robert Marshall Center for Global Mission, Lutheran School of Theology. Karen Bloomquist Director of Studies, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
John Stumme-Pastor, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, since 1977; Missionary and Seminary Professor, Argentina, 1977-1987; Associate Director for Studies, DCS, ELCA, since 1988.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Parlor B
"Ultimate Concerns that Shape our Values and Visions: An Open Forum-Part II" Alan Donant; Nancy Coker
Title of this session is: "Why Do We Die?" Our view of death directly influences how we see the world and our responsibilities in it. Topics of this panel are:What is the purpose of death? and what do we mean by such concepts as immortality, afterlife, pre existence, life/death/life cycles, resurrection, reincarnation, heavens, hells, purgatories, nirvana, salvation, and divine fulfillment? Alan Donant-staff member, The Theosophical Society, International Headquarters, Pasadena, California.
Nancy Coker-staff member, The Theosophical Society, International Headquarters, Pasadena; Co-founder of Deva Natural Clothes; volunteer community mediator.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Parlor C
"Workshop on Comparative Liturgy: Session II" Rabbi Herbert Bronstein
The second of a series of three workshops on comparative liturgy, each addressing the theme of liturgy as a design of spirituality. Introduction, Rabbi Herbert Bronstein
1st Presentation: "Islam-the Hajj" (Dr. Asad Husain) 2nd Presentation: "Tibetan Buddhism-Pilgrimage" Observer/Facilitator: Greek Orthodox (Fr. Demetri Kantzavelos) 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.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Parlor F
"Shintaido Body Movement"
Haruyoshi F. Ito
Shintaido ("New Body Way") is a Japanese form of health exercise which combines self-expression, meditative practice, and elements of martial arts and dance. Instead of self-defense, Shintaido emphasizes communication, expression, and unification with nature. Mr. Ito will introduce Shintaido to participants and demonstrate its techniques.
Haruyoshi F. Ito Creator of Shintaido ("New Body Way"); featured