The Lay Academy of Religion - Winter/Spring 2013
"How Shall We Love Our Neighbor As Ourself . . .
when our neighbor is likely to be so different?"
Sunday afternoons, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 10:
Mr. Ken Lewis, a layperson who is a Buddhist, will discuss his faith and share
with us his experience of Buddhism as an American citizen.
Review the Buddhist section the book, Huston Smith, The World's Religions.
Feb. 17:
Linda Elliot will present an in-depth report on her extensive travels in India and her discoveries
concerning Indian religions, especially Hinduism and Sikhism. To be held in the Church Chapel.
Feb. 24:
Dr. Ramanathan Sampath, a native of India and a member of the Hindu faith
will present an in-depth study of the Hindu concepts of Karma and Reincarnation/Samsara.
Read the book Reincarnation for the Christian by Quincy Howe, Jr., in preparation for this class.
This book is available in the church office (304-343-8961) in limited quantities.
March 3:
Public Forum: Celebrate India, A Cradle of Civilization in the church sanctuary.
Representatives from Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism, Islam, and Christianity
will speak on their respective religions followed by Questions and Answers.
Come to the Church Sanctuary. Reception with India food to follow. Please RSVP.
More sessions follow: March 10, 17; April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19
Location: 16 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston, WV
Activities Building, Room 201
304-343-8961
Sky Kershner
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling
Charleston, WV
304-346-9689
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