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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question, how many races are there?" The heart of the book is a paradox, hopefully rendering the entire question of race irrelevant, through the simplest means possible. Anya Cordell is a therapist, writer, and mother, who is passionately engaged in exploring how we might heal from racism and judgments based on appearance. On July 2, 1999, a hate crime murder was committed outside her door, instilling greater courage and conviction in pursuing this work. Her daughter, Amy, inspires and assists her with these efforts.
4:00 PM–5:00 PM IN ENGINEERING 1.13 Ancient Wisdom Confronts Modern Science Sr. Adrian M. Hofstettler; Sr. Joan Monica McGuire Ancient wisdom is the seedbed from which modern science originated. Modern science could become an integral part of the rich culture of the West if it were looked upon with the same perspective as our ancient scientific ancestors. Instead of being in conflict with religion, science could be seen as a part of an enriched culture calling for full feminine equality to restore a common sense knowledge of the natural world. Adrian M. Hofstetter OP, Ph.D., is a Kentucky Dominican Sister and an environmental scientist. She is author of The Organism, Biogenesis, and Spontaneous Generation. In the New Catholic Encyclopedia and of numerous other articles in scientific and philosophical books and journals. Sr. Joan McGuire OP, also a Kentucky Dominican Sister, is the Director of the Office of Ecumenism of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
3:00 PM–4:00 PM IN ENGINEERING 3.56 Religious and Cultural Restoration in Post Apartheid South Africa
Pundit D.H. Maharaj This presentation will offer a brief historical survey of the religio cultural impositions of apartheid South Africa. The presenter will also explore the resultant consequences of Apartheid, which include the relegation of religions, other than Christianity, to secondary status, and loss of respect and esteem for one's religion, culture and self. Pundit Maharaj has been a practicing Hindu priest since 1965. His grandfather, who came from India, built the Juggamath Puri Temple Inow a National Monument) in Tongaat. He hoids a Law Degree and a post-graduate Diploma in Counseling from UDW. In 1998, he was appointed as the first Hindu Chaplain to serve the Hindu members of the South African Police Service (National Appointee).
4:00 PM–4:45 PM IN ENGINEERING 3.44 Western Cultural Conflict to Moral Practice Dr. Cora Douglass Thompson The lecture will show how Western Culture is comprised of practice, tradition, and customi. Moral Practices are enacted to stir the conscience and maintain a structured society. There will also be some discussion of technology's role in defining moral guidelines. The primary theme of the lecture will be the acknowledgment and exploration of moral practice being difficult through Western cultural trends and practices. Dr. Cora Douglass Thompson is active in all levels of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church; Private Practice Mental Health Provider for 15 years workshop facilitator for various denominations and Adjunct Instructor at Park College and University of Missouri at Kansas City.
4:00 PM–5:00 PM IN ENGINEERING 3.56 An African Theistic Solution to the Leadership Crises in the New Millennium Atmarama Dasa The lecture will provide an overview of the sociological and ecological situation globally and in Africa at the turn of the millennium. After offering a glimpse into ancient roots of African Traditional Philosophy, the lecturer will make the case for the application of African Theistic Philosophy in manaaina the modern capitalist society. The lecturer will also present a vision of the post-apocalyptic leadership for the next millennium. Born Ayodele Adebis Adebusoye in Lagos, Nigeria. Brahmin initiated priest of ISKCON (Hare Krishna Movement) and Temple President of Eastern Nigeria from 1991-1994. Member of Bhaktivedanta Institute (Bombay), and currently the President of ISKCON in Johannesburg.
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