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 CRITICAL ISSUES
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4
NEW
2:00 PM–2:45 PM IN ENGINEERING 1.31 Defining Progressive Islam Ms. Aisha Roberts An examination of some of the critical issues confronting progressive Muslims as we move into a world characterized and shaped by globalization Issues include: a) poverty and development, b) sexual morality, c) retributive justice (including corporal punishment and the death penalty), and d) environmental justice. Ms. Roberts is an independent researcher with a background in Islamic studies. She is currently involved in Muslim personal law and gender issues.
2:00 PM–2:45 PM IN ENGINEERING 3.15 Moral Education of Children: A Fundamental Approach to Solving the Multitude of Social Problems for the New Millennium Prof. Farzin Davachi All the great religions of the world have advocated the refinement of the human character. As the world is suffering from a moral and spiritual crisis, it requires a moral and spiritual solution. Moral education of children is the solution for such social ills as AIDS, alcohol and drug abuse, violence, crime, prejudice, racism, selfishness, disunity, injustice, etc. A universal moral education for the new millennium, acceptable to all cultures, traditions, religions, nations and people, is proposed in this presentation. Its goal is the acquisition of virtues on the one hand and learning to create a just and moral society on the other. Scientific experience has shown that the character of an individual is formed before puberty and that afterwards it is extremely difficult to change the character of an individual. Therefore, a moral education initiative, introduced into the school curriculums, should focus on children 5-14 years of age. Professor Davachi is a world expert on AIDS and an international advocate of moral education of children for prevention of AIDS and other social ills. He has met with numerous Heads of State and religious leaders and has advised governments around the world encouraging them to include moral education in their school curriculums. He is the author of over 50 scientific publications and recipient of the Gold Award from the American Academy of Pediatrics
2:00 PM–5:00 PM IN ENGINEERING 1.13 The Global Landmine Challenge: Partnerships for a Safer World Daniel H. Layton This exhibit, workshop, and lecture will inform participants in the Parliament about the landmine problems faced in over 65 countries today. Various groups from mine-infected countries will explain the situations in their own communities and seek partnerships to help alleviate the current suffering. A 45-minute lecture will set the stage for a continuing exploration of the crisis No biographical statement available at time of printing
2:00 PM–2:45 PM IN THEATER 6 Interfaith Peacemaking: The Work of the Fellowship of Reconciliation Prof. John D. Copenhaver, Jr. The Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) is the largest, oldest interfaith peace and justice organization in the United States and in the world. The International Fellowship of Reconciliation (IFOR), founded in 1914, has over a half million members in forty countries. The FOR "envisions a world of justice, peace, and freedom. It is a revolutionary vision of a beloved community where differences are respected, conflicts addressed nonviolently, oppressive structures dismantled, and where people live in harmony with the earth, nurtured by diverse spiritual traditions that foster compassion, solidarity, and reconciliation. This presentation and exhibit will feature some of the current initiatives of the FOR John Copenhaver, a University Professor and United Methodist Clergy. has served on the National Council of the Fellowship of Reconciliation USA for three years and Chairs its Interfaith Committee. He has been involved in interfaith dialogue and peacemaking for twenty years. He is the author of Prayerful Responsibility, a book examining the religious thought of Douglas Steere, a Quaker pioneer in interfaith spirituality
2:00 PM-2:45 PM IN ENGINEERING 3.44 My Own Business: Entrepreneurship Training Dr. Victoria Radel My Own Business is an Internet based ten session course that helps new businesses stay in business. It is designed specifically for those interested in launching or enlarging their
ess by focusing on the basic do's and don'ts of starting and operating a business. The presentation will include transparency highlights of the course which teaches how to avoid the pitfails that lead to failure and bankruptcy. 90% of people who start new businesses fail. The online course available approximately February, 2000 can help you to overcome those odds and become a successful entrepreneur. The website address of the My Own Business: Entrepreneurship Training, destined to become the archetypal "how to go into business for yourself and succeed program of the 21st century, will be revealed onstage in Cape Town. Dr Victoria Radel is a Stress Management and Business Consultant who graduated from UCLA and has over 20 years experience developing Successful strategies for a broad spectrum of International clients. As a "fuel efficiency engineer, Master Presenter, she offers interactive, lively and involving seminars. Dr. Radel's spirited and spiritual presentations enhance your group's vitality and productivity by demonstrating how to convert and combat modern-day computer-age stress from your enemy to your ally. A specialty includes how to overcome the failure odds of start up business by learning to thrive as an entrepreneur. Dr. Radel is in Cape Town to debut the FREE Internet 10 session course called: "My Own Business to resuscitate communities that need new vitality and stronger economies. She will announce the website onstage during her presentation. She is also District Governor Elect of the oldest and largest Service Club in the World, Rotary International, District #5280, LOS Angeles
Critical Issues
2:00 PM–3:00 PM IN ENGINEERING 1.22 Islam and Ecological Crisis: Socio-legal Dimensions Dr. Ahmad Khalil Aziz Ecological adulteration is so widespread at the present time in land, water and air that without urgent attention the catastrophe may destroy our global existence. This programme will address the Islamic approach to the modern ecological crisis. Dr. Ahmad Khalil Aziz holds a D Litt ET Phil from the University of South Africa, Senior lecturer in the Centre for Languages at University of Durban Westville, working in the field of Pragma Linguistic Analysis of the Speech Act of Quranic.
2:00 PM–2:45 PM IN ENGINEERING 1.19 Regenerative Agriculture: The key to Lasting Peace on This Planet Mr. Anthony Rodale Since gardening for food is a way of life in all developing countries, Mr. Rodale will use the Regenerative Agriculture Resource Center (RARC) program in Senegal, West Africa as the basis for his workshop/lecture and human interactive display.
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