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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Symposia
Crisis of the Holy: an Interreligious Think-tank of the Elijah Interfaith Institute
Second, following individual presentations a group interreligious conversation will be developed, that will seek to highlight the subject in a comparative perspective, drawing forth similarities and insights for possible collaboration.
"The Holy" is one way of addressing that special realm of life to which all religions appeal. Religious life is based on a fundamental recognition of a dimension that is different, other, transcendent, special, or otherwise recognized as "holy". This dimension dictates priorities, ways of life, habits and customs. The purpose of the series of seminars here presented is to discuss both the concept of the holy" as it is particular to each of the five traditions represented - Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism, and the ways in which contemporary life undermines a notion of holiness, thereby creating what we term "the Crisis of the Holy". The work of the Think-tank will consist of sharing reflections, survival strategies and assessments regarding how the different religions understand, grasp and confront this crisis.
Crises of the Holy (Part 3) 3:00 to 4:30 pm, July 9, Room 117, CCIB
The work of the Elijah Think-tank is a first in a series of meetings planned over a two year period. The topic for research was suggested by world religious leaders at a meeting recently convened by the Elijah Interfaith Institute. All presenters are scholar practitioners, representing the finest in their intellectual and religious traditions.
Third, a conversation will be launched between representatives of the religions and thinkers representing secular society. The goal of this conversation is to consider the ramifications of the crisis to society at large, to raise suggestions concerning healthier relations between religious and secular and to share what are usually internal religious concerns with a broader public in society. David Martin, Christianity, London School of Economics Bernice Martin, Popular Culture, Royal Holloway College, University of London Deepak Sarmo, Hinduism, Case Western Reserve University Vincent Cornell, Islam, University of Arkansas Barry Levy, Judaism, McGill University Alon Goshen-Gottstein, Judaism, The Elijah Interfaith Institute Dr. Tamar Ross, Judaism, Bar Ilan University
Crises of the Holy (Parts 1 and 2) 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, July 8 22@, AC Barcelona Hotel
First, we shall engage in short textual study from key texts of each of our traditions. These will be followed by reflections on the Crisis of the Holy", as spelled out above.
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