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Published
by the Greek Orthodox
Archdiocese of America, July 1, 2004
Archdiocesan Advisory Committee on Science and
Technology to Host a One-Day Conference Before
Congress
July 1, 2004
New York, NY—The Archdiocesan Advisory Committee
on Science and Technology of the Greek Orthodox
Archdiocese of America will be offering a series
of panel presentations on Saturday, July 24 at the
New York Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway in
Manhattan. The panel presentations, which are open
to the public, will be held prior to the official
start of the 37th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress,
and will feature distinguished scientists, medical
professionals, and theologians from across our
country and the globe.
Each panel presentation will be followed by
general panel and floor discussion. A detailed
program including topics and panelists is included
below. All are welcome and encouraged to
participate, especially those who are interested
in reflecting upon the integration of science with
the Orthodox Christian faith. Clergy are asked to
publicize this program in their parish
publications, and to encourage their parishioners
to attend.
All panel presentations will be held in the Wilder
Room on the 4th floor of the Marriott, and will
begin promptly at 10:00am-12:00Noon with
Subcommittee I of the AACST presenting on the
topic “Bioethics and Medical Issues.” Subcommittee
II will follow after lunch, from 2:00pm-4:00pm on
the topic “Energy, Environment, and Economics”,
and Subcommittee III will conclude from
4:30pm-6:30pm on the topic “Physical Sciences and
Advanced Technology.”
For more information on these panel presentations,
please contact the Archdiocesan Advisory Committee
on Science and Technology by email at AACST@goarch.org.
The Archdiocesan Advisory Committee on Science and
Technology
Schedule of Presentations
Subcommittee I—Bioethics and Medical Issues
10:00am – 12:00pm
Chair: His Grace Bishop Gerasimos of Krateia
Panelists:
1. Prof. Herman T. Engelhardt
Topic: The Challenge of an Orthodox Christian
Bioethics in the Ruins of Christendom
2. Mark A. Leondires, MD
Topic: The Status of Assisted Reproductive
Technologies—A Power Point Presentation
3. Rev Dr. Demetri Demopulos
Topic: Theological Overtones of Current Bioethical
Problems
and Pastoral Concerns
4. Andrea Kalfoglou, MD
Topic: Ethical Issues from Reproductive
Technologies and Public Policy Perspectives
Subcommittee II—Energy, Environment, and Economics
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Chair: Dr. Achilles G. Adamantiades
Panelists:
1. Dr. Achilles G. Adamantiades
Topic: Ecology and Orthodoxy.
2. Dr. Michael Papaioannou
Topic: Globalization—Challenges and Responses
3. Ms. Margarita Tsirigotis-Oge
Topic: Understanding Climate Change
Listed Discussant:
Rev. Dr. John Chryssavgis (environmental issues)
Subcommittee III—Physical Sciences and Advanced
Technology
4:30pm – 6:30pm
Chair: Dr. Yiannis Michopoulos
Panelists:
1. Dr. Emmanuel Fthenakis
Topic: Sciences and the Christian Faith
2. Dr. Loucas Christophorou
Topic: The Light—Physical and Spiritual Attributes
3. Prof. Haralambos Doumanidis
Topic: Issues in Nanotechnology
Listed Discussant:
Thomas W. Karras (advanced technologies)
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