The Interfaith Forums 2009
An annual Interfaith program Since 1988
Please
join us as we gain a greater understanding and awareness of the diverse
faith traditions represented in Southern Nevada through the interfaith
forums.
Participants have an opportunity to submit written questions on cards provided at the event. TIme constraints may limit the number of questions that can be addressed.
The program includes a short fellowship folllowing each forum, prepared by the host faith community.
For more information
call (702) 895-9303 or (702) 227-0222 ext. 2
or visit
www.interfaithsn.org
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Interfaith Forum Ground Rules
1.
It is assumed that people deeply hold their religious beliefs.
Therefore, in a spirit of mutual resepct, we may agree to disagree on
each other's points of view.
2. All involved seek to create an environment in which people:
(a) Feel free to share their deepest religious belief, i.e. their perceived purpose and motivation.
(b) Truly hear each other.
3.
Panelists and audience participate in order to share, explore, educate
and learn; not to debate, convert, proselytize or judge.
4.
There are no attempts to proselytize or change the faith of another.
However, individuals may enlighten others to the reality of their faith
and thereby dispel myths or misinformation. The goal is understanding,
greater harmony and increased respect.
5. Panelists are asked to prepare presentations on topics which:
(a) Have as their core, the teachings of their faith, over personal opinion.
(b) Speak only for their own religion.
(c) Do not interpret another religion.
(d) Are no longer than the time allotted.
5. Panelists and audience support the tone of the program.
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#1. October 18, 7:00 pm
What (My) Religion Has to Say about Health Care
Is health care a right? Does the faith define how to
approach medical care e.g. seeking science/medicine or natural methods? How
does the faith deal with the morality of limited resources? Are there spiritual
responsibilities that come with having a body? These and other questions will
be addressed.
Location: LDS Stake
Center
3400 West Charleston, Las
Vegas, NV 89102
(Directions: From Charleston
and Rancho, proceed west on Charleston
to Church, on north side.)
Speakers: Judaism: Mr. Justin Sakofs
Islam: Dr. Muhammad Shafi
Native American: Ms. Linda Gray
Catholicism: Father Eugene Kinney
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints: Elder James B.
Gibson, Area Authority 70 Christian Science: Ms. Marie Longpre-Adams |
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#2. October 25, 7:00 pm
Who's Going to Heaven?... & What About the Other Guy?
My faith's requirements of "getting there". What
"is" heaven anyway? What my faith really thinks will happen to others who don't
embrace my faith's teachings. Location:
The Baha'i Center
7035 West Oakey
Las Vegas, NV
89117
(Directions: From Sahara and Rainbow,
proceed north on Rainbow to Oakey, west on Oakey to Center)
Speakers:
Buddhist: Zak Kearns, Dzogchen Shri Singha Foundation USA
Judaism: Rabbi Sanford Akselrad
Islam: Dr. Aslam Abdullah
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: President Todd
L. Moody
The Baha'i Faith: Mr Amr Hosny
Religious Science: Rev. Doug Fogelsong
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#3. November 1, 7:00 pm
Interfaith Etiquette in the Pluralistic World:
How to Be a
Perfect Stranger
Helping overcome discomfort by becoming aware of social
requirements of other faiths: e.g. issues related to visiting other houses of
worship, dress, prayer, food, marriage, holy days, daily ritual, etc.
Location: Religious Science
Center for Spiritual Living Greater Las Vegas,
1420 E. Harmon Ave. 89119
(Directions: From Flamingo and Maryland
Parkway, south on Maryland
Parkway to Harmon, East on Harmon 1 block, on NE
corner)
Speakers:
Judaism: Rabbi Yocheved Mintz Catholicism: Father Bill Kenny
Islam: Mr. Ahmad Ade
Sikh: Dr. Upinder Singh
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Mrs. Jo Ann
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#4. November 8, 7:00 pm
Mysticism in My Faith
A discussion of each faith's practices through which the
individual seeks to attain personal and direct experiences of the Divine: a
description of those physical, emotional or intellectual experiences and the
significance they have in the individual's spiritual development.
Location:
Saint Andrews Catholic Church
1399 San Felipe Dr.
Boulder City, NV
89005
(Directions: On I 515 Toward Boulder city, merge to I
93/95,continue past Railroad Pass Casino (first stop light) to Veterans Memorial
Dr. (second stop light), right on VMD to Adams, left on Adams for 1.5 miles to
San Felipe Dr. right on SFD)
Speakers:
Judaism on the Cabbala: Mrs. Laura Grau
Buddhism: Jim Ferguson, Soka Gakkai International USA
Catholicism: Father Robert Stoeckig
Islam on Sufism: Imam Mujahld Ramadan
Nature Based/Pagan: Candace Kanl, Ph.D
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Mr. Ashley Hall
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#5. November 15, 7:00pm
The Open Forum
Panelists briefly speak on any topic related to their faith.
This is an opportunity to address misconceptions, new policies, recent
developments, or issues in their faith about which the panelists feel the
public may have an interest in or a need to know. Questions on any topic may be
submitted from the audience.
Location:
Islamic Society of Law
4730 E. Desert Inn Rd.
Las Vegas, NV
89121
(Directions: from 95 No: Exit
Boulder Hwy, right on BH, left on Lamb, right on
E. Desert Inn Rd. From 95 South exit Boulder Hwy,
left on BH, East on E. Desert Inn, Mosque on North side.)
Speakers:
Episcopalian: Rev. Jim Wallis
Islam: Dr. Aslam Abdullah
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: President Todd
L. Moody
Religious Science: Rev. Cyndi Delong
Baha'i Faith: Ms. Elham Khomassi
Interfaith: Dr. Gard Jameson
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