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We
affirm the value of interfaith interaction, for educating
ourselves regarding
other faiths and
philosophical traditions.
The interfaith concept
is a unifying vehicle, which can aid us in bringing the
reformation of the world nearer to reality. |
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Abstract of 29th
Conference
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PROGRAM AGENDA - XXIV World Religions Conference
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and Moderated by
Anne-Marie Mediwake
Anchor/Reporter Global-TV Toronto
Saturday, October 2,
2004
Opening
Session
10:30a — 12:55p
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Doors Open |
| 11:00a |
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Commencement - Welcome by the Presiding Chair |
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| 11:05a |
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Reading from the Holy Scriptures -- All Faiths |
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Opening Ceremony -
Introduction of Speakers and Dignitaries |
| 11:26a |
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Opening Ceremony - Unveiling of the World Religions Conference Plaque
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| 11:30a |
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Welcome Remarks on behalf of the University of Waterloo |
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-- John Anderson, V.P. Federation of Students UW |
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-- Ms. Catharine Scott, Assoc. Provost HR and
Student Services, UW |
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| 11:34a |
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Messages from Guest Dignitaries - National, Provincial
and Local leaders
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Honourable Joe Volpe, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development |
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Honourable Monte Kwinter, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services |
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Ms. Karen Redman, Member of Parliament (Kitchener-Centre) |
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Mr. Lloyd St. Amand, Member of Parliament (Brant) |
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Mr. Ken Seiling, Chair of the Region of Waterloo |
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Mr. Dave Levac, Member of Provincial Parliament (Brant) |
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Mayor Carl Zehr, City of Kitchener |
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Mr. John Roe, Editor of the Editorial Page, Representing the Record |
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| 11:52a |
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Introductory Remarks
-- Mr. Lal Khan Malik,
National Vice President
- II, Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam |
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| 12:02p |
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"Introducing my Faith"
-- All speakers * |
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Introducing Christianity - Mr. Vic Cowie, Waterloo |
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Introducing Judaism - Mr. Bob Chodos, New Hamburg |
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Introducing Sikhism - Dr. Onkar Singh, Brantford |
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Introducing Hinduism - Swami Kripamayanda, Toronto |
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Introducing Aboriginal Sprituality - Mr. Dan Smoke-Asayenes, London |
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Introducing Islam - Mr. Naseem Mahdi, Toronto |
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Introducing Atheism - Dr. David R. Koepsell, NY, USA |
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Introducing Buddhism - Mr. Tony Meers, Toronto |
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| 12:43p |
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A Multi-Faith spiritual song by Phynix and A Multi-Faith Staging on “Why Religion?” --
Interfaith Grand River
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| 12:55p |
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Banquet LUNCH and SOCIAL Break |
Theme
Session
"Why Religion?"*
1:45p — 5:00p
1:45p |
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Keynote Remarks
-- Brian Carwana, Comparative mythologist and Director
Encounter World Religions
Centre, Guelph |
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1:54p |
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Christian Perspective — Mr. Vic Cowie, Elder of Lincoln Road Chapel Waterloo |
2:10p |
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Christian Spiritual Poem or Song — Waterloo Christian Fellowship |
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2:16p |
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Jewish Perspective — Mr. Bob Chodos, Temple Shalom of Kitchener-Waterloo
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2:32p |
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Judaic Spiritual Poem or Song — Jewish Community of K-W |
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2:38p |
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Sikh Perspective — Dr. Onkar Singh, Spiritual healer doctor of Naturopathic Medicine |
2:49p |
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Sikh Spiritual Poem or Song — Sikh Students’ Association |
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3:00p |
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Hindu Perspective — Swami Kripamayananda, Head of the Vedanta Society, Toronto |
3:16p |
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Hindu Spiritual Poem or Song — Brahmarishi Mission of Canada & Sai Baba |
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3:22p |
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Aboriginal Spiritual Perspective — Mr. Dan Smoke-Asayenes, Seneca Nations |
3:38p |
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Aboriginal Spiritual Poem or Song — Aboriginal Students’ Association |
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3:44p |
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Refreshments Break |
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4:05p |
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Islamic Perspective — Mr. Naseem Mahdi, President Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam |
4:21p
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Islamic Spiritual Poem or Song — Ahmadiyya Muslim Students Group |
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4:27p
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Atheist Perspective — Dr. David R. Koepsell, Director Council Secular Humanism,USA |
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4:43p
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Secular Poem or Song — Humanist Organization of Guelph-Cambridge-K-W |
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4:49p
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Buddhist Perspective — Mr. Tony Meers, General Director Soka Gakkai Int'l |
4:54p
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Buddhist Spiritual Poem or Song — Waterloo Riverview Dharma Centre |
Concluding
& Interactive Session
5:00p — 6:00p
5:00p |
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Vote of Thanks --
Muhammad Amir Sheikh
Local President, Ahmadiyya
Movement in Islam |
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5:06p |
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Open Questions Session with Speakers |
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5:52p |
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Closing Remarks — Presiding Chair and Moderator |
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5:58p |
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Silent Prayers — Multi Faith |
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6:00p |
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DINNER and SOCIAL |
(The order of religious perspective was
determined via random draw on July 26, 2004)
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