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 OF THE WORLD'S RELIGIONS CRITICAL ISSUES
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2
Operations and Intrastate Conflict: The Sword or the Olive Branch? (Praeger, 1999). He has lectured widely on Bosnia and Kosovo and been a commentator on local television and radio. Dr. Mockaitis is also an ordained Presbyterian elder and an active member of the Presbyterian Church (USA) peacernaking program.
2:00 PM–2:45 PM IN COMMERCE 4.20 The World Sabbath of Religious Reconciliation: A Call to Create a Holy Day of Justice and Peace Fr. Rod Reinhart; Fr. Edward Mullins Fr. Reinhart will lead a workshop on how we can and why we must create a new interfaith holy day called the World Sabbath of Religious Reconciliation. This will be a day on which religious leaders may speak out for justice, equality and peace. This will be a day to reveal that most "religious" wars are really excuses for ethnic hatred and economic expansion. Fr. Reinhart will tell of plans to celebrate the first World Sabbath in Michigan and to call on religious and public institutions to join and further his efforts. Fr. Rod Reinhart is an Episcopal priest, school teacher and founder of the World Sabbath. He is a longtime peace activist. The main respondent will be Fr Edward Mullins. Fr. Rod Reinhart is the Interim rector of trinity Episcopal Church in Farmington Hills, Michigan. He is also the founder of the 'People Who Care About People with AIDS Christmas Healing Service Fr. Edward Mullins is the head pastor of Christ Church Cranbrook, one of Michigan's most visible and prestigious Churches. Father Mullins will be the first host to the World Sabbath of Religious Reconciliation. He is a powerful and highly respected church leader who has been a strong supporter of the Churches Ministry to bring healing. justice, equality, and peace to the World
3:00 PM–3:45 PM IN ENGINEERING 3.15 Environmental and Ecological Issues Practiced By Tirthankara Mahavira Dr. Sadhvishri Shilapiji Tirthankara Mahavira was an apostle of love for all forms of life. He developed a unique oneness with all facets of the environment. Dr. Shilapiji will show in her workshop that not only did he preach on environmental and ecological issues, but his entire life was an example of how to live in perfect harmony with the environment. Sadhvishri Shilapijt is a Jain nun from Veerayatan, a Jain socio religious institution located at Rajgir in the State of Bihar in north eastern India. She made Veerayatan her home in 1986 and the next five years of her life were a remarkable story of service and sacrifice, of devotion and dedication, and of a master-disciple relationship. She attained diksha frenunciation) in 1991. She joined King's College in London in 1995 and completed her master's degree in comparative Indian Religions. She is presently undertaking a Ph.D. at King's College,
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3:00 PM–3:45 PM GOOD HOPE ARENA International Debt Relief The Most Rev. Njongonkulu W.H. Ndungane In this presentation, Archbishop Ndungane will address the complex issue of International Debt Relief. Niongonkulu W.H. Ndungane is the Head of the Anglican Church of the Province of Southern Africa. This includes South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland, Mozambique, Angola, and the island of St. Helena
3:00 PM–3:45 PM IN ENGINEERING 1.22 A Theological View of Hinduism in a Comparative and Modernist Social Context Dr. Harilal G. Dewa This lecture aims to elucidate the fundamental concepts pertaining to the progressive democratization of Hindu thought and ethical praxis within a socio-cultural context. The constitutions of both India and South Africa are given consideration in relation to the issue of human rights and religious concerns. It is shown that the two concepts, dharma (on the Indian side). and ubuntu (on the African side) provide fertile soil for the development of interpersonal respect and fellowship, of caring and sharing, of solidarity and unity.
is currently the Spiritual Head of the Vedanta Mission in South Africa and Director of the Academy for Research in Religion and Philosophy. He teaches of adults in the Philosophical Theology, Social Ethics and Sacred Texts. He is also the founder of the Department of Hindu Studies and Indian Philosophy at the University of Durban Westville.
3:00 PM–3:45 PM IN THEATER 5 Pole To Pole 2000, Inspiring Action in Service Mr. Martyn Williams Pole to Pole 2000 is a joining of 18 youth from 6 countries, diverse religions and spiritual connections, and races who set out to travel the globe exploring the social and environmental issues and initiatives that are shaping the world in the next millennium. As they travel they are asking everyone they meet to join them in taking an action - no matter how small to improve the fabric of the planet. Martyn Williams is an internationally renowned explorer. He is the first person in the world to lead expeditions to the North Pole, South Pole and Mount Everest. He is also working at the national level on environmental and sustainability issues.
Critical Issues
3:00 PM-3:45 PM IN ENGINEERING 1.13 Bosnia, Kosovo, and the Crisis of Just War Theory Dr. Thomas R. Mockaitis Intrastate conflict confronts the international with ethical, legal, and practical problems unimagined by the framers of the UN Charter. Designed to prevent conflict between nations, the organization and its member states have been extremely reluctant to intervene in the affairs of a sovereign state. Ethnic cleansing demonstrated the bankruptcy of such a laissez faire approach. After four years of slaughter, the international community moved to stop the killing in Bosnia. KOSOVO presented both a clearer case for intervention on humanitarian grounds but a much more problematic one on legal grounds. NATO ultimately had to act outside the bounds of international law in order to end the genocide. The implications of this action have still to play out. The proposed lecture/paper will explore these issues and consider how "just war theory." espoused by many Christian denomination must be adapted to the changing circumstances of the post-Cold War world. Thomas R. Mockaitis is Chair of the History Department at DePaul University. He earned his BA from Allegheny College and his MA and Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-
Madison. Dr. Mockaitis has written three books and numerous articles on civil conflict, including Peace
3:00 PM–3:30 PM IN ENGINEERING 1.31 Religious Attitudes Towards Organ Transplants Mrs. Mary Braybrooke The workshop will present the results of Mary Braybrooke's study on different religious attitudes toward organ transplant and will highlight the ethical questions it raises. There will be a call for a greater sensitivity by the medical profession to the attitudes and beliefs of those from differing cultures and as well as the need for a greater awareness and education on organ transplants. A discussion will follow. Mary Braybrook is an experienced medical social worker who has worked at the Renal Care Unit of Oxford and has made a special study of this subject. She is an active member of the World Congress of Faith and the International Interfaith Center.
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