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 MAJOR PRESENTATIONS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2
Religions on the threshold of the 21st century. Patron of the Institute of Jainology and leading scholar of Jainism and of Vedic and Indic religions. Member of World Faiths Development Dialogue Steering Group.
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. Njongonkulu 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 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.
3:00 PM–3:45 PM IN SCIENCE 2.74 True Rascal Mystery School Ms. Caroline W. Casey In this presentation, world-renowned astrologer Caroline Casey brings alive the unique trickster, storyteller, lover, radical, compassionate heroic activist who resides in all of us. Guided by the exquisite language of astrology, the presenter will delineate the description and strategic instructions for participants at this pivotal historical time. Caroline Casey is a world-renowned visionary and activist who uses the language of astrology to wed spiritual magic and compassionate social action. She is the author of Making the Gods Work for You, which was recently released in South Africa, and the host of the popular Visionary Activist Show on Pacifica Radio.
3:00 PM–4:00 PM IN THEATER 6 Universal and Eternal Religion of Man in the New Millennium Mr. Sadhu Rangarajan Venugopalan The religion that we need in the new millennium is a universal and cternal religion of man which will establish harmony between man and nature, man and man, and man and God. i.e., the supreme consciousness which manifests in all names and forms. This religion will embrace all that is best in all the religious paths propounded by all noble souls and proclaim acceptance, not mere tolerance, as the foundation for the unity of religions and universal brotherhood of man. All religions of the world can survive only by breathing the life giving message of the universality, oneness, and human brotherhood preached by the ancient seers of Bharatavarsha. Sadhu Venugopalan is the Founder and Trustee of Sister Nivedita Academy, an international institute of Hindu thought and culture, founded in 1977, in Chennai, India. He has set up branches of the Academy in various parts of South Africa and Botswana to propagate Indian thought and culture in a scientific and rational manner. He has also been the recipient of the Wisdom Award for his writings on the patriots and freedom fighters of India.
3:00 PM–3:45 PM IN THEATER 3 The Seminal Contribution of Zoroastrianism to the Religions of the World Mr. Keki R. Bhote Zoroastrianism, as the mother of all monotheistic religions is the quintessence of the ecumenism that binds all religions together. This presentation depicts the enormous influence that Zarathushtra's teachings have had in the cradle of civilization - Egypt, Sumeria, Babylon, Canaan, Greece and Rome and extending to India and China. This presentation also highlights the principles that Zarathustra articulated in the holy text known as "The Gathas of the Prophet" which found their way into Judaism - and through Judaism into Christianity. This presentation further asserts and will demonstrate that The Gathas is both the oldest religious literature and, at the same time, the youngest in terms of its applicability to modern man. Mr. Keki R. Bhote is a life long student of Zoroastrian theology and history and is a pioneer in furthering Zoroastriarism in North America A founding influence in both the Zoroastrian association of America and of the Zoroastrian Association of Metropolitan Chicago, he has served these organizations as President and Trustee, respectively. Mr. Bhote chaired the 2nd Zoroastrian Symposium of North America. A much sought after lecturer, he has presented at over 100 church groups and, most notably, at the Parliament for the World's Religion's Centennial Gathering in Chicago in 1993, as well as, at the 3rd World Zoroastrian Conference
Major Presentations
3:00 PM–3:30 PM IN THEATER 8 Spirituality and Global Ethics - The Hyphen that Joins and the Buckle that Binds Dr. L.M. Singhvi In the clash of ideas and in the midst of competing faiths, there is a ray of hope in the resurgence of spirituality and global ethics, which joins us all through our common humanity and leads us to a common agenda. Faith traditions must engage with each other to find a substratum of shared values. concerns, and methodologies in order to move towards an optimum framework of mutual consultation, collaboration, spirituality, and global ethics. An agenda, an action program, and habits of working together have to be evolved. We made a beginning in 1993 in Chicago and must carry it to fulfillment and fruition. The presentation will emphasize that this must be the millennium message of the Parliament of the World's
4:00 PM-5:30 PM IN COMMERCE 2.57 Cooperation between Abrahamic Faiths: 25 Years of Muslim Interfaith Work in Europe and America Prof. Amir Al-Islam; Justice P.K. Shamshuddin In the 21st century, we are looking forward to more cooperation among the followers of the three monotheistic Abrahamic faiths. The presenters will use their past experiences in interfaith work to show that successful attempts have been made in Europe and America. Their hope is that others may learn from their experiences. There will be time for discussion at the end of the session. Amir Al-Islam is a Professor of African American History at Medgar Evers College, in Brooklyn, New York, where he also serves as the Associate Director of the Dr. Betty Shabazz Center for Global Affairs, named after the late wife of Malcolm X Mr. Al-Islam was the former Secretary General of the World Conference on Religion and Peace, USA an international interfaith organization affiliated with the United Nations. Through his work at the WCRP/USA Prof. Al-Islam participated in several interfaith initiatives at the international level, such as the UN conference on Social Development in Copenhagen, Habitat ll in Istanbul, and the World Conference of Religious Leaders at the Vatican in 1995. Prof. Al-Islam was instrumental in establishing one of the first interfaith councils in Sierra Leone, West Africa, in 1996.
namshuddin is a Muslim leader in India; prominent former High Court justice, involved for many years in interfaith work.
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