Parliament of Worlds Religion 1999 Capetown SA

Author(s): Parliament of the World’s Religions
Publisher: USA Parliament of the Worlds Religions

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1 9 9 9 PARLIAMENT OF THE WORLD'S RELIGIONS IDENTITY
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the grace of God this veil of illusion can be lifted, and the ego loses its control over consciousness. Dr Singh is a retired Brigadier General of Indian Army and Consultant Psychiatrist to the Armed Forces (India) Additionally, he is former Professor and Department Head of Psychiatry, Armed Forces Medical College in Pune, India, Board Certified from Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and London in Neurology and Psychiatry, Senior Vice President of the Guru Nanak Foundation, New Delhi, India. Trustee of the Sikh Cultural Society, Richmond Hill, New York. Vice President of Interfaith Council of Southwest, Queens, New York. Member of the Long Island Multifaith Forum, New York
3:00 PM–3:45 PM IN ENGINEERING 3.60 Organ Transplants, Genetic Engineering and Cloning: An Islamic Perspective Dr. Ibrahim B. Syed The introduction of new technology in theareas of organ transplants, genetic engineering, and cloning, have presented new questions and affect the lives of Muslims all over the world. In this presentation, which will use color slides. Dr. Syed presents the results of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy study of these scientific breakthroughs based on the two principles of Shari'ah: (1) necessity makes permissible what is prohibited and (2) choose the lesser of the two evils if they are both avoidable. Dr. Ibrahim Syed is the founder and president of the Islamic research Foundation. He has published 90 articles on various subjects of Islam, particularly Qur'an and science. He is the foremost expert in the world for the interpretation of the Qur'an in the context of modern knowledge. He is publisher and associate editor of AALIM the Official Publication of Islamic Research Foundation
3:00 PM–3:45 PM IN SCIENCE 3.46 Emergence of Saivism in South Africa Thiru Mannie Perumal The propagation of Saivism in South Africa on an organised basis started in 1937 with the establishment of the Saiva Sithanta Sungum. The founder and ecclesiastical head of this organisation was a mystical saint who was even buried alive on two occasions for one hour each time to demonstrate the power of spirituality. The lecture will focus on the life of this spiritual giant and how he established the Sun Gum which now has 23 branches (Spiritual Centres) throughout the country. Spiritual leader of Greenbury Branch of the Saiva Sithantha Sungum. Trustee and Executive Council member of SSS On Hindu Advisory Board of Ministry of Defence and Safety & Securily. Principal Environmental Officer at Durban City Council.
3:00 PM–3:45 PM IN SCIENCE 3.81 Sukyo Mahikari: A Means of Helping to Integrate the Faiths of the World Dr. Andris Tebecis Sukyo Mahikari is concerned with helping establish a better world through improving the quality of life for all living creatures and all things. The presenter will explore how this can be achieved by the Light of the Creator God, and by practicing fundamental principles of the universe. The presente will also explain how participants can harness the power of the Light of God, or True Light (Mahikari), which can be radiated from the hand after completing a three-day primary Mahikari course and upon receiving a sacred locket (Omitama). Before his involvement with Hanikari, Dr. Tebecis published more than seventy scientific papers on brain research, as well as a book. Transmitters and identifier Neurons in the Mammalian Central Nervous System. As President of Mahikani Australia his present activities involve conveying the teachings of Mahikani to both professional and lay peop on Australia and several countries overseas.
3:00 PM 4:00 PM IN SCIENCE 3.45 Gender Relations in Islam Dr. Zeenath Kausar; Dr. Fatima Omer Naseef This presentation deals with the status and role of men and women in human life. It studies their relations in family and society as: husband and wife, father and mother, son and daughter, brother and sister, and co-workers in public places. Dr. Zeenath Kausar is Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at International Islamic University, Malaysia. She has published two books on feminism and politics and written many articles Dr. Fatima Naseef is an accomplished and renowned scholar, speaker, author, academic, educationist and social worker. She holds a Doctorate in Shari'ah from Ummul Qura University in Makkah Al-Mukarramah. She has published a number of books relating to Islarnic shariah and the position and status of women in society.
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3:00 PM–3:45 PM IN THEATER 6 Introducing Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) Mr. Richard Steele; Mr. Byron Steele What religious beliefs and social practices follow the experience of the Inner Light in Quaker (Friends) understanding? This presentation will cover Quaker History, principles and practices. the Inner Light, experimental worship. pacifism, and combined Christian and universalist sympathies. Richard Steele is a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) He is an active member of his monthly meeting, Live Oak Friends Meeting of Houston. He is also active in the South Central Yearly Meeting of The Religious Society of Friends as well as Friends General Conference where he serves on the Christian and Interfaith Relations Committee. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in geology and a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree in common law. He works as a counselor at law and mediator Byron Steele is a sophomore at Lamar High School in Houston, Texas He is active in the youth groups of his monthly meeting, Live Oak Friends Meeting, and South Central Yearly Meeting He has attended Friends General Conference Gathering of Friends and participated in the youth activities. He is presently working with the youth of his meeting arranging a service project for the endangered whooping cranes at their refuge on the Texas coast
3:00 PM–3:45 PM IN SCIENCE 3.49 Survival of Saivism in South Africa in the New Millennium Mr. Thamizh Thillai Koothan Veerabadren This lecture will describe Saivism - the ultimate logical conclusion which appeals to all. The presenter explains why Saivism is especially open to young people, as is non-ritualisti
n-dogmatic, and non-ceremonial. This lecture will be teeming with references, and presents a monotheistic way of life that recognizing the origin of life as emerging from inanimate matter. Mr. Thamizh Thillai Koothan Veerabadren has addressed meetings in Canada, India, Australia and the United Kingdom on issues of human rights. He has also addressed religious discourses in India and at various Centres in South Africa.
3:00 PM–5:00 PM IN SCIENCE 2.74 Traditional Medicine and Traditional Healers Mr. Phillip Sobantu Kubukeli This presentation will feature a slide show illustrating the traditional practice and ancestral call of traditional healers in South Africa. This presentation will also show how novices are trained. A lecture will explore African attitudes to illness and medicinal plants. Mr. Phillip Sobantu kubukeli was born in Bethlehem 69 years ago. He is currently the President of the Traditional Healers Association. He has
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