August 27, 2012
(Romereports.com) Patricia Cinderella is from Uganda. She was born a healthy baby girl, despite the fact that her mother suffered from AIDS.
In Uganda, every year 1.8 million people become infected, but thanks
to a new program promoted by AVSI, through education and medication, in
the past ten years, roughly 4,000 healthy children have been born from mothers infected with the virus.
The
fact that tens of millions of people are affected from this disease,
was also discussed during the Rimini Meeting, under the theme “A
Forgotten Epidemic.” Experts came together to talk about strategies and
treatments. Also there were representatives from the United Nations.
Paul De Lay “We
have done studies in different countries, which show that when
treatments are combined with a strong community and family unit, people
respond better to therapy and have a higher tolerance for medication.”
So
in fact, the actual numbers show that it's not just about clinical
treatment, it's the whole person itself who must be treated. Because of
mass improvements, recently, some argue that AIDS is no longer a
priority. But Carlo Perno says the disease will not end until the hearts
of men change first.
Carlo Perno
“We
must completely cure the heart of mankind. AIDS is an illness that is
connected to the behavior of people, so it makes sense that along with
medication, people themselves should also be treated. If not, there will
be no success.”
Shakespeare's work has surpassed the test
of time. From the fairies of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' to the
passionate story of 'Mark Anthony and Cleopatra,' to 'Falstaff,' a
sinner who at his old ages invokes God.
His
characters may be complicated, but they've always shown a human
dimension. This very topic was discussed by Literature Professor,
Alison Milbank and Edoardo Rialti who works as the University of
Assisi. During the Rimini Meeting they read a specific portion of Hamlet,
precisely to prove this point. In that piece, the prince of Denmark
recounts how before the eyes of man, mankind is a masterpiece, while in
the eyes of God, they are merely dust. But what changes the playing
field, says professor Rialti, is the fact that humans have an infinite
connection with nature and the infinite.
That's what
happens when we accept that we are creatures that can truly have a
relationship with the infinite. Shakespeare explains this in a unique
way through his writings: In his comedies and tragedies, people often
make mistakes, but there is also the possibility of being forgiven and ultimately to lead a happy life. It's another way Shakespeare reminds us that mankind is truly a work of art.
They
came dressed in shorts and with no lights or decorations on stage. But
really this exceptional band is made up of musicians who have played
with great artists. They all came together to put the finishing touches
on the Rimini Meeting. All in the name of good old rock music.
That
same topic of rock music was also a major point of discussion during
the meeting. An exhibit dealt the question of how this type of musical
genre, can also open the door to man's search for the infinite. The show
was performed by the All Star Rock Orchestra and members asked one very
challenging question-point blank. Can everyone be a saint?
“What
we've tried to do is to put together songs that, be it from the lyrics
or the music, deal with this issue. Especially because these songs have
the ability to profoundly touch the hearts of people.”
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