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 Sunday, July 11, 2004
ENGAGEMENT SESSION 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Ford Interfaith Network: A Model for Faith in the Corporate Workplace
James Dosdall
Imam Achmat Salie
Room 116, Spanish/English/Catalan Lecture
The Ford Interfaith Network (FIN) is an organization of employees of Ford Motor Company recognized and supported by the company as an Employee Resource Group. Since its establishment in 2000, the Ford Interfaith Network has organized opportunities for religious expression in the workplace of Ford Motor Company to assist the company in becoming a worldwide corporate leader in promoting religious tolerance, corporate integrity, and human dignity. Along with other work, it supports the corporate diversity initiatives, helps attract and retain talented employees of faith, and promoted interfaith understanding among employees and in the community.
James Dosdall represents the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on the Board of the Ford Interfaith Network.
Imam Achhmat Salie is the Director of the Islamic Association of Greater Detroit, where he is involved in regular outreach programs. He is currently pursuing his doctorate in business administration, and is very active in interfaith activities.
An Interfaith Perspective on Globalization for the Common Good (Session 2)
Kamran Mofid
Jean Lesher
Josef Boehle
Rev. Marcus Braybrooke
Toh Swee-Hin
Shahriar Shahabi
Sr. Beatrice Mariotti
Judith Rahima Jensen
Room 117, Spanish/English/Catalan
This is the second session of panelists who will present and discuss theological, spiritual, and economic perspectives on globalization. Different speakers from different religions, cultures, and specialization will debate on common ground and humanity. Each session will commence with prayer, read by Jean Lesher from her book, Prayers for the Common Good. The panelists for Session 2 will include: Dr. Kamran Mofid, Dr. Josef Boehle, Rev. Marcus Braybrooke, Prof. Toh Swee-Hin, Shahriar Shahabi, Sr. Beatrice Mariotti, and Dr. Judith Rahima Jensen.
Dr. Kamran Mofid, Ph.D., is a lecturer, activist, and practitioner. He is also the author of Globalization for the Common Good. Dr. Mofid is currently carrying out research on the relationship between spirituality, cultures and globalization.
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A collector of inspirational quotations, A. Jean Lesher has compiled them into three books including one titled Prayers for the Common Good. She just completed a compilation of reflections on the theme of the Barcelona Parliament: "Pathways to Peace." With her husband, Bill, she has attended the 1993 and 1999 Parliaments. She is a former editor of trade and professional books for educational companies and lives in Berkeley, California.
Josef Boehle is Research Fellow in Globalisation, Religion and Politics at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Marcus Braybrooke is a vicar near Oxford, England and a key figure in world interreligious affairs. He is president of the World Congress of Faiths, Patron of the International Interfaith Centre, cofounder of the Three Faiths Forum and an International Peace Councilor. He is the author of many books including Pilgrimage of Hope, Faith and Interfaith in a Global Age, What We Can Learn From Islam/From Hinduism and three anthologies of prayers from world religions.
Professor Toh Swee-Hin is the Director of the Multi-Faith Center at Griffith University in Australia.
Shahriar Shahabi is the Director of Marketing and Corporate Relations of FourStar.net in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Sister Beatrice is the Headmistress at St. Mary's Catholic High School in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Dr. Jensen is the Director of Educational Solutions.
Professional Commitment and the Preferential Option for the Poor
Anna Jolonch
Room 120 Lecture
This conference offers the conclusions of a symposium presented by Rovira Belloso and shares the experiences of Christians in their social work.
Anna Jolonch, P.D. in Educational Sciences, is in charge of studies and formation in the Caritas organisation in Barcelona. She has written "Education and childhood in threat. Action and consideration in the social environment."
Building an Interfaith Youth Movement in Your Community: Shared Values and Social Action April Kunze
Room 121 Academy
This training will prepare young leaders to start interfaith youth work in their home communities by giving them the experience and tools for developing shared values and social action methodologies. Participants will be given copies of the workshop module and a chance to ask questions about how to facilitate it. Descriptive and contact information on the