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
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10:00 AM-12:00 PM IN SCIENCE 3.49 Human Instinct - A Way to Experience God
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Rev. Dr. Michael van Heerden
This lecture will describe a philosophic approach to the existence of, and encounter with, God. This workshop will also explore the "Humble Argument" of C.S. Peirce, with the presenters theological reflections.
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Rev. Dr. Michael van Heerden was born 1961, and is a Roman Catholic priest of the Cape Town Diocese. He holds a Doctorate in Philosophy from Leuwen University in Belgium, and a Licentiate in Theology from
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10:00 AM-10:45 AM IN THEATER 8
Islamic Law (Shariah) in a Pluralist Society: the Indian Experiment
Mawlana Mujahidul Islam Qasmi
Ijtihad is, in fact, a collective understanding of the Islamic sources of guidance in changing human situations. It is a continuing process of scholars in the global Muslim community working out solutions for our new emerging problems. The presenter will review the great work done in India, by the Figh Academy during the last decade, with the cooperation of all schools (madhahib) of Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh).
Mujahidul Islam Qasimi is a reknowned 'alim (religious leader) from India. He is a Secretary General of All India Milli Council, the Director of the Figh Academy of India and he is Amir (President) Imarat-e Shariah in Bihar, India.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM IN THEATER 7
Jewish Feminism in South Africa - "You Must be Kidding Doll!"
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Rabbi David Hoffman
Based on Susannah Heschel's reader On Being a Jewish Feminist, this lecture will examine the condition of Jewish Feminism in South Africa today.
Rabbi David Hoffman recently celebrated his 10th anniversary with the Cape Town Progressive Congregation. He is a delegate to the Vaad Hapoel Hatzioni, the co-Chairman of the South African Association of Progressive Rabbis, and the National Chairman of Arzenu Southern Africa. He is also a member of the Assembly of the Parliament of the World's Religions.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM IN SCIENCE 2.73
Millennium Prophecy Heralding a Golden Age
Dr. Shah Sufi Mohammad Nurul Alam
The presenter will explain how the present civilization will come to an end and a New Day will dawn. On the basis of his mystic insight and religious knowledge, he foretells quite a few future events in the third millennium. He explains how peace and justice will be established on earth when followers of the prophet will join and become one family of the servants of God.
Shah Sufi Mohammad Nurul Alam is the President of the World Spiritual Assembly, and Chief Khalifa of the Dayera Sharif Sufi Dynasty, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM IN SCIENCE 2.45
New Equations for the New Millennium: Teaching the Language of the Soul
Mr. Alan Sheets; Ms. Barbara Tovey
You have a soul that expresses one of nine equally important spiritual truths. Each of the world's religions has adopted one of these truths as the foundation of its spirituality. New Equations has found a simple and elegant way for people to
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learn and give forth their spiritual truth and honor and receive the other eight. Using discussion, music, film presentations, and a simple physical practice with volunteers from the audience, the presenters will demonstrate the expression of each participant's soul.
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Alan Sheets and Barbara Tovey are life partners and developers of the work they named New Equations: Mastering the Language of the Soul. Alan is a former research scientist, is certified in the Feldenkrais Method, and is an accomplished martial artist- he holds a black belt in Aikido. Barbara is a former business manager and consultant, artist, and is certified in Aston-Patterning.
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10:00 AM-12:00 PM IN SCIENCE 3.46 Perennial Wisdom and Emanuel Swedenborg - Session I
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Rev. Drake Hunter McMorland Kaiser; Dr. Olle Hjern; Dr. Andrei Veshestov; Rev. Paul Booth
In these two sessions, on the mornings of 2 and 3 December, five scholars will present papers about Emanuel Swedenborg and his contribution to religious thought and life, particularly in respect to perennial and universal religion. The programs offer an extraordinary opportunity to encounter one of the greatest sages of the post-Medieval period. (Each session will be selfcontained.)
Drake Kaiser studied comparative religion, Hebrew, Greek, and Latin at the Academy of the New Church (Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania) and Edinburgh University (Scotland). He serves as Associate Director of the Swedenborg Association, and Associate Editor of Arcana: Inner Dimensions of Spirituality, a Journal devoted to studies in comparative religion and the theology of Emanuel Swedenborg.
Olle Hjern, educated at Uppsala University, is widely regarded as one of the world's leading experts on Emanuel Swedenborg. He has published many books, and edits Varlarnas Mote, one of the world's oldest Swedenborgian Journals.
Andrei Vashestov studied medieval history and the history of philosophy at Moscow University (Ph. D. 1985) and comparative religion at the Academy of the New Church (Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania) and Temple University (Philadelphia); and has taught philosophy, medieval history, and religion at various universities.
Paul Booth is a Swedenborgian Minister who was educated at City College in Washington State and served in the United States Army for twenty years before being ordained. He serves as pastor for both the Asheville (North Carolina) and The Hague (Holland) congregations of the Lord's New Church. He also serves as chairman of the Raad Van Beheer in Holland, and Chairman of the International Council of Priests of the Lord's New Church.
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10:00 AM-12:00 PM IN THEATER 1
The Relevance of Hinduism and Vedanta for Modern Times
Swami Amarananda
Hinduism is not restricted in scope nor without application to the present realities or future challenges. Its rich heritage is brought ino sharp focus upon global issues, and can become one of the formative elements of human progress.
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Swami Amarananda was born in West Bengal, India. He graduated with a degree in Engineering (civil) from the University of Calcutta, following which he joined the Ramakrishna Order as a monk. Since 1988 he has been the Head of the Centre Vedantique Ramakrishna, Geneva, Switzerland. The Swami is involved in interfaith work in Europe.
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10:00 AM-12:00 PM IN SCIENCE 2.74 Spiritual Direction: A Christian Spiritual Practice
Ms. Patricia M. Bombard, BVM; Mr. Thomas Torinus; Sr. Mary MeladyOSB; Kathleen Bridge, SND; Dabula Mpako This demonstration will start with a brief presentation on the history of spiritual direction in the Christian tradition. Following the brief presentation on Christian history, there will be a description and demonstration of the current spiritual direction by representatives of the Institute for Spiritual Leadership.
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