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 PARI. IA MENT OF THE WORLD'S RELIGIONS DIALOGUE
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4
World's Religions. 2:00 PM–2:45 PM IN COMMERCE 1.37
Mr. Mohammed Abdul Hai is the Executive Director of the Islamic Center Grass-roots Interfaith Dialogue: Connecting at the
of Chicago, and Chair of Muslims for the Parliament of the World's
Religions. He is also the General Secretary of the National Dawah Heart Level
Community, USA. He is also a Trustee of the Council for a Parliament of
the World's Religions. Ms. Kay Lindahl The art of dialogue, speaking, and listening from the heart is at the core of interfaith understanding. For the past seven years,
2:00 PM-2:45 PM IN COMMERCE 2.57 the Alliance for Spiritual Community has hosted semimonthly
Religions and Science: Is it time for Repentance? grassroots interfaith dialogue meetings. This workshop will introduce the concepts of the dialogue process, guidelines
Rev. Dr. David R. Breed which open up a safe space for deep dialogue and our
The relationship of science and religion is basically a religious meeting format. This approach provides an access to
and spiritual problem. How is knowledge developed, nnecting with those not like us in a very powerful and
cultivated, and used for the health and well-being of our profound way with its emphasis on listening and speaking to
earthly home? Conflicts between religion and science and understand, not to agree with or believe. The more we
among religious traditions arise out of limiting beliefs about understand, the less we fear; the less we fear the more we risk
reality and embrace a more inclusive vision is a pathway to the more we risk the more we trust: the more we trust the
repentance. Two aspects of this pathway will be discussed: more we love.
transformations of knowledge and religious practice growing Kay Lindahl is the founder of the Alliance for Spiritual Community and
out the mixing of traditions, and the emerging generalized The Listening Center. She leads workshops on Centering Prayer and The
cosmic-vison of the sciences. This program is sponsored by the Sacred Art of Ustening. She serves on the Board of Directors of the North American Interfaith Network and is a regional coordinator for the United
Institute for World Spirituality. Religions Initiative
David Breed is a consultant, teacher, and writer. He has published Yoking Religion and Science. The Life and Thought of Ralph Wendell
Burhoe. He serves on the Boards of The Council for a Parliament of the 2:00 PM–3:00 PM IN COMMERCE 2.60
World's Religions and the Institute for World Spirituality Integrating Spirituality and Business
2:00 PM–3:30 PM IN THEATER 4 Mr. Martin Rutte
We, The World: Building Global Solidarity in an It is now time for spirituality to be experienced and expressed in
Alienated World vorkplace. Come and explore: how to combine your deep spiritual longing with your work. The presenler examines
Mr. Rick Ulfik; Ms. Diane Williams; Ms. Joan Beisel; Mr. different examples from the workplace and other specific
Ajani Benjamin; Mr. Bawa Jain; Ms. Charmaine C. actions that you can take to enhance spirituality in your
Crockett; Ms. Deborah Moldow workplace.
Through a series of international public events, a film release, Martin Rutte is an international speaker and consultant on spirituality in the workplace. He is President of Livelihood in Santa Fe, New Mexico,
and other programs, We, The World seeks to raise global USA
consciousness and awaken a spirit of caring in societies around the world. By engaging and inspiring people to join a global
family of organizations and coalitions, we hope to more 2:00 PM–3:00 PM IN COMMERCE 4.15
effectively help bring about our collective social, ecological, and Muslim and Christian Relationships Promoting
spiritual healing, Regional and Global Peace
Rick Uifik is the director of We, The World. He is also the Co-chair of the
National Board of Thc Foundation for Ethics and Meaning and is the Dr. Abdur Raman Madidi Bin Ali
leader of its Media Task Force as well as co-leader of its Education Task
Force He is an organizer and Task Force member for the annual Season There is dire need of cooperation between religions and an
For Nonviolence Gandhi/King events at the United Nations and other
Interfaith Center programs. He is also an accomplished composer and interreligious commitment to honor the terets of various
media producer and has written and directed two films. traditions and uphold the intrinsic values of humanity. This
Diane Williams has an MSW in social work and has coordinated presentation will illustrate how cooperation will help foster
numerous social change projects in the U.S. and abroad. She serves on mutual cooperation and peace.
the Advisory Board of World Artists for Tibet and was on the council for No biographical statement available at time of printing
World Tibet Day. Currently, is the International and UN Affairs Coordinator for the Interfaith Center of New York. She is also the coauthor of the upcoming book: Revelations, Inspirations, and Soul
Powerful Mobilization: A Revolutionary Roadmap. 2:00 PM–2:45 PM IN COMMERCE 2.54
Joan Beisel, Director of United Youth International, has facilitated and Partisanship: The Antithesis of Spirituality
trained teachers in the field of conflict resolution. Completing thirty years
as a teacher for at-risk high school students in New York City, Joan is Dr. Hamid Abdul Hai, M.D., FACC; Mr. Mohammed
presently negotiating with the United Nations to open a UN Youth Abdul Hai
Outreach Office which would act as a hub for national and international
youth organizations. The great founders of all religions considered all mankind as
Ajani Benjamin is a student activist, workshop leader, and poet. He is a their brethren. They proclaimed "Equal Justice For All."
Task Force member/organizer for the World Movement For Nonviolence However, historically, people who called themselves religious
and works for the Progressive Home Healthcare Agency as well as several have often acted in a partisan manner, leading to incalculable
other community service organizations. harm to the concept of spirituality and to the image of religions
Bawa Jain is a trustee and International Ambassador for the Parliament of as peacemakers. Partisanship is an evil to be guarded against
the World's Religions. He is also the Director for International and United
Nations Affairs at the Interfaith Center of New York. In this role, he has by all truly spiritual people, especially those who aim to
been responsible for a number of UN related programs, including the participate in interfaith work. With quotations and incidents
coordination of the annual United Nations Values Caucus and initiated from the lives of the founders of all religions, the presenters
and served as Convener of the Jain and Nonviolence Studies Program of explore these important issues.
the Southern Asia Institute, Columbia University, where he has been a
guest lecturer and speaker at numerous conferences. Dr. Hamid Abdul Hai is a writer, lecturer, physician, and he received his Islamic education in India. He was Chairman of the Islamic Group at
Charmaine Crockett is a human rights activist, writer, and research 1993 Parliament. He has been active in Interfaith work for many years.,
analyst. She has been active in issues ranging from globalization to and he is currently a Trustee of the Council for a Parliament of the
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