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 DIALOGUE
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7
3:00 PM-3:45 PM IN COMMERCE 2.70 Where Spirit and Justice Dwell: Tools for Interfaith Dialogue and Reflection Ms. Claudia Horwitz; Ms. Arrington Chambliss In this workshop, we will explore how commitments to justice can be fostered and deepened across religious lines through the use of specific spiritual practices. We will give an overview of tools which can be used to facilitate interfaith dialogue, action, and reflection: contemplative tools (silence, meditation, & prayer); creative tools (art, music, & movement); and community tools (relationships, circles, & celebration). We will practice two of these - silence and relationships - and look at their use in the context of interfaith work for justice. Claudia Horwitz is the founder and director of stone circles, a nonprofit organization that finds unique ways to integrate faith, spiritual practice, and social justice. She has twelve years of experience in community organizing and youth leadership development. She just finished her first book, A Stone's Throw: Living the Act of Faith. She holds a Master's of Public Policy from Duke University and lives in Durham, North Carolina. Arrington Chambliss just completed a Mator's of Divinity at Harvard University and a teaching certificate at the Graduate School of Education at Harvard University. Prior to Divinity School, she spent ten years working with young people and doing organizational development with ACCESS, Campus Outreach Opportunity League COOL and Project LEEO. Discerning for ordination as an Episcopal minister, she also maintains a strong meditation practice. She lives in Boston. Massachusetts
4:00 PM-4:45 PM IN COMMERCE 4.20 Creative Interchange Among the Religions and Nations Dr. David C. Oughton A brief description of Henry Nelson Wieman's philosophy of Creative Interchange will begin the lecture's focus on Creative Interchange as the goal and method of inter-religious dialogue, Examples of how Wieman's philosophy has been implemented in inter-religious dialogue will be shown. This lecture will also outline the sub-events of the process of creative interchange, and, furthermore, how the process is vital to achieving world peace. Dr. Oughton teaches religion, philosophy, world religions, Holocaust studies, and peace studies at Christian Brothers College High School in St. Louis, MO, U.S. He organizes the St. Louis' Dialogue Group of the World's Religions and Philosophies, an Interfaith Gathering for Peace around United Nations Day, and a bus tour pilgrimage to different houses of worship. His interdisciplinary doctoral program from St. Louis University was in "Philosophies and Theologies of Peace and Justice." His dissertation is titled "The Implications of Henry Nelson Wieman's Philosophy of Creative Interchange for World Peace."
4:00 PM-5:30 PM IN THEATER 4 Chaos as a Source of Creation: A Spiritual Approach Ms. Barbara Blackwill We are living in a time of great uncertainty and rapid change. The new science of Chaos offers us the powerful understanding that these chaotic times are not to be feared, Rather they are an opening into rich new possibilities. Parallel to this scientific knowledge are spiritual teachings that speak of uncertainty and not knowing as gateways into the unfolding mystery of creation and transformation. This interactive seminar will present a clear, simple understanding of Chaos Theory and the parallel spiritual teachings. Participants then will be offered simple guidelines for developing a personal practice that allows them to relax into uncertainty and become more effective creators in response to chaos. Barbara Blackwill has been a transformational consultant for individuals and organizations for over 25 years. The work synthesizes the teachings of spiritual transformation and new science. She has twice traveled to South Africa with Corelight's Meditations for Peace and currently lives in California
4:00 PM–4:45 PM IN COMMERCE 1.37 Modes of Religious Understanding Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies James Kirk All religions serve a variety of fundamental human interests, each in its own particular configuration. This lecture will show four of these configurations, which are: orientation in time, space and value; edifying accounts which carry the message of tradition, authenticating commitments and engagements; and transforming self- understanding to advance the authentic life. These four functions will be defined and illustrated throughout the lecture, Dr. Kirk has retired after 33 years as Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Denver. He has published studies of the 1893 Parliament: one such study was presented as a paper at the 1993 Parliament in Chicago. He is active in educational programs focused on interreligious understanding. Dr. Kirk is author of Stories of the Hindus and Religion and The Human Image.
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