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 Saturday, July 10, 2004 INTRARELIGIOUS SESSION 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
History Read from the Ground and the Fatalism of Poverty Jaume Botey Vallès Teresa Jiménez Villarejo Anna María Vilaseca Michele Najlis Tariq Ramadan
dislocations and readjustments - but end up in a more elegant and realistic, hence pragmatic, understanding of how the world works. The emerging worldview understands the world to be a system of connectedness and interdependence, in which the survival of any part depends on the survival of the whole. Through video and PowerPoint presentations, introspection, and dialogue, participants will explore together how the emerging worldview is reflected in their faith traditions and implications for their own lives.
Multiuse (1800), Spanish/English/Catalan Panel Discussion
This discussion between leading scholars will explore how the experience of poverty informs our attempts to interpret life and history. What are the implications of the experiences of the poor on our understanding of the compassionate God, as One close to human suffering.
Richard Rathbun, a Stanford graduate, is board chairman of the Foundation for Global Community. His work has focused upon international and human development, peace and consciousness, and conflict resolution in areas such as the former Soviet Union, Afghanistan and Central America.
Jaume Botey Vallès has a degree in Theology and a Ph.D. in Anthropology and is a professor at the Autonomous University of Barcelona; he is also a member of Base Christian movements.
Samantha is a mediator and conflict resolution professional who has worked with the Foundation for Global Community to pro note dialogue for resolving conflicts between Palestinians and Israelis, and Armenians and Azeris. She serves as office manager and coordinator of the "Walk Through Time" exhibit. Michael Abkin taught secondary school in Nigeria with the Peace Corps, and has volunteered with local nonprofit social service agencies and city governments. At the Foundation for Global Community, he has participated in the development of vocational training in Afghanistan.
Teresa Jiménez Villarejo is a teacher committed to the peoples culture movement; she participated in the Base Christian movement and is the president of the "Christians for Socialism" movement.
Anna María Vilaseca is a psychologist and pychiatrist for excluded social sectors and immigrants, and a famous writer. Far from any religious faith, she has been called for several debate forums about faith and science, or toith and modern world.
Michele Najlis holds a Doctorate in Theology, and is the director of the Department of Theology of the "Ecumenical Center" Antonio Valdivieso (Nicaragua) and director of the ecumenical magazine of theology "Xilotl".
The Millionth Circle Initiative: Intercultural Women's Dialogue Peggy Sebera Ronita Johnson Jean Shinoda Bolen Justine Toms Ann Smith Elly Pradervand
INTERRELIGIOUS 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Room 113, Spanish/English/Catalan Interactive Workshop
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Voyage of Discovery: From Stardust to Us - Implications Richard Rathbun Samantha Schoenfeld Michael Abkin
The Millionth Circle Initiative began with women who met in a dialogue circle at the 1999 Parliament. They knew in their hearts that this model of people gathering together would change the world. This idea and the book, The Millionth Circle by Jean Shinoda Bolen, created an international movement. Their goal is to seed, nurture and connect circles throughout the world to create equality, sustainable livelihoods, preservation of the earth and peace for all. Come experience a women's circle with a sacred center and learn how to create a circle of your own.
Room 111, Spanish/English/Catalan
Marcel Proust said, "The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeing new landscapes but in having new eyes." Recent information from many fields of science, together with its unprecedented accessibility, is giving humanity "new eyes" and thus supporting the emergence of a more expanded worldview who we are as humans. The objective of Session B is for participants to understand the role of worldview and that a global shift in worldview is now taking place. Such shifts necessarily come with great cultural, social, and psychological
Peggy Sebra is owner of Renaissance Consulting Group. She is a professional facilitator and trainer in creating circles of intercultural dialogue and conflict resolution.
Ronita Johnson, "Creating opportunities for all voices to be heard and all hearts to be included through circle dynamics, diversity
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