Parliament of Worlds Religion 2004 Barcelona

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

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Program Descriptions Friday, July 9, 2004 ENGAGEMENT SESSION 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Joan Botam Casals has a Ph.D. in Theology from the Pontificia Università Gregoriana de Roma; he is the president of the ecumenical center of Catalonia and the spokesperson of the association "Christianism in the 21th century"
Yet we are convinced that we are able to work together and strive to promote collaboration among the different religions of Myanmar, based on the rejection of prejudices, superiority complexes and fanaticism. We are all aware of the importance of education as a means for promoting mutual understanding, cooperation, and respect.
Jordi Porta is one of the founders of the Association "Christianism in the 21th century and a member of the board of the association; he is also the president of the Catalan association "Omnium Cultural".
Ignasi Moreta is a researcher at the Pompeu Fabra University, especialized in the Christian thought; he is also the secretary of the association "Christianism in the 21th century"
Tin Win Mark is a Catholic priest of Mandalay Archdiocese, Myanmar. He is presently the Secretary of the Episcopal Commission for Interreligious Dialogue and the procurator of the Archdiocese. He is the author of Handbook for Intereligious Dialogue, The Journey of Man's Search for God, and Life Worth
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Faith Beyond Religions Giulio Cipollone
Ashin Nanissara is a Buddhist Monk from Central Myanmar. In 1994 Ashin founded the Theravad Dhamma Society in Austin, Texas. He has also founded a hospital and a monastery in Myanmar. Ashin is a reknowned Buddhist scholar and activist. He has also done work with The Millennium World Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders.
Room 125 Lecture
Analysis of the human intolerance versus the Divine Tolerance, of the sacred words of Love versus the hatred human vocabulary (as "crusade" and "jihad") and of the reasons of hope for the future.
Towards Peace Because of Love for Humankind: The Experience of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Organizations Manuel Górriz
Professor at the Pontifical Gregorian University of Roma, Professor Cipollone teaches many courses, including "tolerance and intolerance between Christianity and Islam, and Christianity and Judaism"
Room 131 Lecture
Islam and Democracy Yusuf Fernandez Ordonez
Presentation of the experience of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent, which work in benefit of mankind and promote mutual understanding, cooperation, friendship and peace between all the peoples. The speaker will be a representative of the International Movement of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent.
Room 129 Lecture
Manuel Górriz is Director of the Department of Human Rights and of the Center of International Humanitarian Law of the Red Cross of Catalonia.
Islamic Journalist Yusuf Ordonez will offer a presentation of Islamic teachings regarding the the democratic process. This presentation will focus on the compatability of the Islamic Institution of Shura, the Assembly, and the democratic experiences in Muslim countries.
Journalist in "Amanecer", an international Islamic magazine. Currently, he is the Spokesman of FEERI (Federation of Spanish Islamic Religious Entities)
Cross City Connections: Addressing Critical Issues Through Interreligious Cooperation Mojca Leban Andre Porto Susana Salvador-Anayatin Jerry Chang Mohammed Kagee Room 132, English Partner Cities
The Challenge of Peace and the Calling to Interreligious Dialogue in Myanmar Rev. Tin Mark Ashin Nanissara
Room 130, English Seminar
Four major world religions are present in Myanmar: Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity and Islam. We acknowledge that there are many prejudices, misunderstandings, and a lack of education about religions, which cause tensions and conflicts.
This program is part of the Goldin Institute sponsored series highlighting the work of the Partner Cities around the world. This program will focus on ways in which interreligious organizers effectively address common critical issues within the context of a multi-city network. Panelists will discuss ways in which partnerships between and among interreligious organizations help the individual groups see local issues and
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