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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1999 PARLIAMENT
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environment, how to heal the earth, and how to heal one's self and others with Vortex technology.
Jeff Levin, a former architect, has been involved with vibrational healing for the past 30 years and as an architect, began to research the effects of electromagnetic radiation and geopathic stress on the body. He spends 9 months of the year traveling around the world teaching. He developed "Body Alignment Technique," a unique system of energy healing that identifies the core of disease, and "Vortex Technology," which helps to protect us from our toxic environment as well as facilitating profound healing.
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10:00 AM-12:00 PM IN COMMERCE 1.37 What Is Wicca (Neopagan Witchcraft)? Rev. Donald H. Frew
An explanation of the beliefs and practices of Neopagan Witchcraft or Wicca by several Elders of the Covenant of the Goddess (COG), the largest Wiccan religious organization in the world. Although Wicca is one of the fastest growing religions in the U.S., it is often misunderstood. This talk will introduce the basic concepts of the Craft and dispel some common myths.
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Rev. Donald H. Frew has served two terms as president of COG and five as Public Information Officer. He is a COG's National Interfaith Representative. He will be joined by other members of the Covenant of the Goddess
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11:00 AM-11:45 AM IN SCIENCE 3.45 Freedom from Limitations: Living with Spirit
Ms. Alison Elizabeth Cameron
The lecture examines the Spiritual Flame within all religions, all peoples, and all age groups. This spiritual flame demands that we break free of all limiting beliefs and concepts, and surrender to the divine within all life which brings acceptance, respect, and unconditional love for all beings.
At the age of 21, Alison is a qualified counselor, healer, and spiritual psychologist. She has worked as a volunteer with disadvantaged youths. runs a successful practice as a counselor and healer, has facilitated public meditations for over 150 people, and runs regular personal empowerment courses. She is also an experienced public speaker, a member of the Multifaith Association of South Australia and coordinator for an Adelaide millennium event called "World Peace 2000." This is an Adelaide event running as a part of the 72 hr. peace building project initiated by the United Religions Initiative and is being presented at this conference as a "Gift of Service to the World."
11:00 AM-11:45 AM IN SCIENCE 2.74
Metaphysical Foundations of Morality in Islam
Prof Mohammad Muqim
The lecture outlines the metaphysical foundations of morality in Islam. This foundation consists of 1) the status and position of Man in the world; 2) the concept of freedom and responsibility: and 3) God's pleasure as the Supreme Good. While studying metaphysical foundations of Morality in Islam, Professor Muqim will discuss at length the status and position of Man in the world. He will also explain what is involved in God's pleasure being the the supreme good in Islamic ethics.
Dr. Muqim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy Aligarh Muslim University, India. He is also Secretary of the Crescent Charitable Trust, and coordinator of the Institute of Objective Studies. Professor Muqim was born in India and is 48 years old.
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DECEMBER 8
11:00 AM-11:45 AM IN THEATER 8
Myth, Dream, and Movie
Mr. Keith Cunningham
Keith Cunningham, coordinator of this Parliament's film festival, addresses this century's new art form, film, and its impact on our perceptions of self and the world.
Keith Cunningham is a screenwriter, filmmaker, and a producer of the CPWR film and video festival. A former professor at Columbia College, he has worked with Joseph Campbell and is currently presenting seminars in Germany, Italy, France, and the United States.
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11:00 AM-12:00 PM IN ENGINEERING 3.46
Panchakosha Yoga Therapy
Mr. Brian Eriksson
This workshop is a unique combination of Yogic techniques to the five Panchakosha dimensions of our beings. The Karma, Bhakti, Jhana and Raja Yogas are applied to invoke awareness of our inner being, leading to heightened spiritual consciousness.
Vasant Giri Brian Eriksson, (Y.T.I.C) 1992, has been a Yoga practitioner for 33 years. He is also qualified as a Yoga Therapy Instructor with certification from the Vivekanada Kendra International in india in 1999. He is the founder of the Vivekanada Kendra International in South Africa.
11:00 AM-12:00 PM IN SCIENCE 3.81
The Parliament for the Future: The Archives of the Parliament
Ms. Kathryn DeGraff
DePaul University Archives is privileged to house the archives of the 1993 Parliament. The records of 1993, the 1893 Parliament, and this in which we are participating help us to understand what we are doing and its importance in the future. The collections in Archives provide a foundation for how researchers, scholars, and interested public will be able to learn about what has happened. Ms. DeGraff will give a presentation on keeping these records, how people use them, and about how we can all participate in preserving and sharing the history of this and succeeding Parliaments. Kathryn DeGraff has a Masters in Library Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana, 1972. She has held the position of Department Head of the Special Collections and Archives at DePaul University since 1980. Ms. DeGraff coordinates the preservation program, exhibition program. and has worked with numerous groups within and outside DePaul to build local archival collections that reflect the interests of the University and provide lasting research resources.
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