University of Texas' Dialogue on Religious Diversity in the Workplace to Focus on Views of Suffering

July 15, 2006

Source: The Galveston County Daily News

http://news.galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=f58bbe6a59e8072c

On July 15, 2006 The Galveston County Daily News reported, "The University of Texas Medical Branch’s continuing dialogue on religious diversity in the workplace will feature a discussion on suffering. The discussion will be one of the activities during the university’s Diversity Week Celebration. The Understanding Religious Diversity Task Force, which plans the interfaith dialogues, have scheduled a session titled: 'What Did I Do to Deserve This? The Role of Suffering in Our Faith.' The subject will be approached from three religious perspectives: • Jewish, Dr. Marvin Cohen, associate professor and vice chairman for clinical affairs in the Department of Anesthesiology • Hindu, Dr. Daneshavari Solanki, professor, Department of Anesthesiology • Christian, J. Ernest Aguilar, Institute of Medical Humanities. The session facilitator will be Bob Scott, who will present questions to the panel. The audience will also participate."