Parliament of Worlds Religion 1999 Capetown SA

Author(s): Parliament of the World’s Religions
Publisher: USA Parliament of the Worlds Religions

Page 83

Identity
P ARLIAMENT O F IDENTITY
1 9 9 9
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 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.
Pedało pranoko
3:00 PM-4:00 PM IN SCIENCE 3.80 Swami Sivananda's Mission in South Africa
LIPINTE
Dr. Kercy Dhavaraj
This lecture will cover the community development work done by the Divine Life Society of South Africa. This work has a focus on the construction of schools and service in the rural African townships. The theme of the work is reaching out to an ethnic community other than one's own, and building bridges of understanding with them.
THURSDAY,
Dr. Kercy Dhavaraj is a specialist obstetrician and gynecologist in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal. He has a special interest in Ayurvedic Science and has founded the "Body, Mind and Soul" clinic in Pietermaritzbrg. He has been Chairman of the Pietermaritzburg branch of the Divine Life Society, and is currently on its Board of Management.
3:00 PM-4:00 PM IN SCIENCE 2.73
Toward an Islamic Theory of Environmental Ethics: A Qur'anic Perspective
Dr. Ibrahim Ozdemir
This lecture deals with nature and man from the Qur'anic perspective. It is therefore concerned with the Qur'anic value system, which contains the necessary elements for developing and constructing an environmental ethic. In this ethic, the meaning of nature is explained not only in relation to man but also to the Creator. Nature's order, balance, and beauty should be treated with respect.
Dr. Ozdemir teaches at the Dept. of the History of Philosophy, Divinity School of Ankara University. Turkey. He received his Ph.D. from the Middle East Technical University, Graduate School of Social Science. He is involved in the development of Islamic environmental ethics. He is the coauthor of Cevre ve Din (Environment and Religion) Ankara:DYB, 1995.
DA BANI POLİ
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.
82
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.
THE
WORLD'S
RELIGIONS
DECEMBER
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 eternal 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.
PAGEMODELS (SA
4:00 PM-4:45 PM IN SCIENCE 3.45
fouw
A Spiritual Horizon Has Dawned
Mrs. Dorothy Dipuo Maubane
This presentation will explore the meaning of spirituality for the presenter. In her lecture, she will explain how the ultimate thirst and search for what we truly are, and our purpose in life, is spiritual. She will challenge participants to explore a world beyond the material which we have not yet fully realised - the world of spirit.
Dorothy Maubane, a Native South African, has experienced prayer-based protection and courage during apartheid's years of oppression and racial hatred. Prior to dedicating her life to the practice of spiritual healing and teaching. Dorothy served as General Secretary for the Black Consumer Union of South Africa, and was Vice-President for the Women's Black Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Today Dorothy bases her practice in Gauteng, South Africa, teaches a class on Christian Science healing annually, and lectures throughout the world.
4:00 PM-4:45 PM IN THEATER 7 American Indian Contemporary Women's Issues Ms. Omie Baldwin; Ms. Darlene St. Clair
This panel creates an opportunity for several Native American women to discuss concerns and share ideas regarding the roles, responsibilities, and realities of Native American women today.
Ms. Baldwin (Dine) is the Program Manager of University Services at the University Of Wisconsin. She is actively involved in education, environmental, and spiritual issues regarding Native Americans. Ms. St. Clair (Dakota) is the Media Center Coordinator at the Indian Community School in Milwaukee, WI.
KEEPINNATE A CA
4:00 PM-4:45 PM IN THEATER 8 Ethical Conception for International Living -The Zoroastrian Viewpoint
Mr. Ervad Parvez M. Bajan
Mr. Bajan is presenting a paper on the present course of humankind and its relationship with religion as described by the great prophet Zarathustra. His presentation will spend particular attention to the evolution of mankind in contemporary society.
Mr. Bajan (M.A, LL.M.) is presently the Assistant Head Priest at the Seth B.M. Fire Temple and spent many years as a Bank Officer (now retired). Mr. Bajan has also been active as an academic lecturer and writer on religious topics.