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in the Mayer Theatre. Other speakers include Malcolm Fraser, former
Prime Minister, Commonwealth of Australia, and Bertrand Ramcharan,
former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

About the Markkula Canter for Applied Ethics

Founded in 1986, the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics has grown
into one of the four most active university -based ethics centers in
the United States. The center supports research, assists faculty in
integrating ethics into their courses and helps businesses, schools,
hospitals and other organizations put ethics to work.

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Kung's lecture on commonalities between
Hinduism, Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism, Judaism , Christianity, and
Islam will begin at 6. "Crossing the Divide: Dialogue among Civilizations."
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, AIDS is the
leading cause of death among African American women ages 24 to 34.
The Center also assists public agencies and community -based organizations that
wish to partner with Black churches on AIDS issues.

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theologian and philosophy scholar Hans Kung will open the Global Ethic
Foundation's "World's Religions: Common Ethical Values" exhibit at
Santa Clara University.m. The Declaration on Human Responsibilities
suggests an approach for balancing freedom with responsibility. He
hopes that a global ethic will emerge out of the interaction between
religions. The Balm In Gilead, implements
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"We are honored to have him speak at Santa Clara University on
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Born in Switzerland in 1928, Kung studied in Rome and in Paris,
coming into contact with top theologians of his time. Hanson, executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied
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SCU's Recital Hall) is sponsored by the Global Leadership and Ethics
Program of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, in cooperation with
the InterAction Council.
"Hans Kung has been the most articulate champion of the need for a
global ethic, drawing on the ethical beliefs of all religions ," said
Kirk O.

For a complete list of symposium speakers or symposium agenda, or
for a copy of the Universal Declaration of Human Responsibilities,
contact Almaz Negash at 408-554-7890 or anegash@scu.

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Kung will also participate in a symposium on Human Rights and
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About Santa Clara University

Santa Clara University, a comprehensive Jesuit, Catholic
university located in California's Silicon Valley, offers its 8,213
students rigorous undergraduate curricula in arts and sciences,
business, and engineering, plus master's and law degrees. master's universities, California's oldest higher-education
institution demonstrates faith-inspired values of ethics and social
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The InterAction Council has proposed a Universal Declaration of
Human Responsibilities to complement the United Nations Universal
Declaration of Human Rights. The
symposium will explore ways in which these two concepts can reinforce
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He was a noted spiritual advisor to the second Vatican
Council (1962-65) and is one of the 20 co -authors of the manifesto for
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TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW, PLEASE CALL BRONWYN HOGAN AT
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, is a nationally recognized resource for people and
organizations that want to study and apply an ethical approach to
decision-making. More information is online at www. This includes The Black Church
Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS, which will be observed for the 17th
year from March 5-11, 2006. The Black Church
Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS is the largest AIDS awareness campaign
targeting the African American community.

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hope the Administration will disburse sufficient funding to build the capacity
of African American churches to carry out this responsibility.

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In his speech, President Bush said: "We will also lead a nationwide
effort, working closely with African American churches and faith-based groups,
to deliver rapid HIV tests to millions, end the stigma of AIDS, and come
closer to the day when there are no new infections in America.
The Balm In Gilead's other groundbreaking work in the African American
faith community includes the African American Denominational Leadership Health
Initiative .
The organization's international mission includes building the capacity of
faith organizations in Cote d Ivoire, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Kenya to address
health crises, especially HIV/AIDS.

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Contributing to
this alarming picture is the fact that 61 percent of new AIDS cases are among
African American teens and young women.

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The exhibit has been shown at the United
Nations Plaza, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Bank."
Kung's recent emphasis has moved from theology to the global
responsibilities of Christians."

Both events are free and open to the public.scu.

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The World Religions exhibit, at SCU's Arts and Sciences Building,
runs through June 2005.
Kung is the author of the proposal of the InterAction Council for
a Universal Declaration of Human Responsibilities , starting with the
Fundamental Principals for Humanity, article 1, "Every person,
regardless of gender, ethnic origin, social status, political opinion,
language, age, nationality, or religion , has a responsibility to treat
all people in a humane way. The Balm In Gilead CEO is Special Guest of First Lady During Address

NEW YORK, In his fifth State of the Union address,
last night President Bush highlighted the HIV/AIDS public health crisis and
committed to working with African American churches. It is
among the top three causes of death for Black men ages 25-54. "HIV/AIDS is a public health crisis in
the African American community," said Seele.

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He calls for every faith to
self-reflect, since, as he says, none has access to absolute truth.scu.
Additionally , The Balm In Gilead operates the nation's only HIV/AIDS
technical assistance center designed specifically to serve Black churches. Launched in March 2004, this historic partnership between the
Balm In Gilead and the women's missionary societies and councils of three
Black religious denominations -- The African Methodist Episcopal Church, The
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and The Christian Methodist Episcopal
Church -- is designed to build the capacity of these denominations to address
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The opening reception is scheduled for March
31, from 5:30-6:30 p.

In State of the Union President Bush Pledges to Work With African American Churches to Address HIV/AIDS

Seele,
Founder and CEO of The Balm In Gilead and a pioneer in mobilizing Black faith
communities to address HIV/AIDS, was invited to sit in the First Lady's Box as
a symbol of the President's commitment."

The Balm In Gilead, Inc.(TM) is a 501(c) (3), not-for-profit organization
whose mission is to improve the health status of people of the African
Diaspora by building the capacity of faith communities to address
life-threatening diseases, especially HIV/AIDS .
To get more information on The Balm In Gilead, log onto the organization's
Web site at http: //www.

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He was appointed
chair of Fundamental Theology at Tubingen University, and later served
as director of the Institute for Ecumenical Research for the
university. This week of prayer, education and action engages
Black congregations to help stop the spread of HIV in Black communities
worldwide and to care for those affected by the disease.

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"Today, I am happy that the
President of the United States is paying attention to the crisis and
acknowledging the vital role faith communities can play in eliminating it.