seminar on racial unity and human prosperity.

Dr. David S. Ruhe and his wife Margaret are on a one-week visit to Bermuda to participate in the Baha'i's of Bermuda winter session.

"We've been to 48 countries but this is our first trip to Bermuda,'' the couple explained. "We're very excited to be here, it's such a beautiful Island.'' The highlight of the couple's visit will be tonight's symposium entitled "Race Unity: Achieving a Solution to This Most Challenging Issue''.

Dr. Ruhe will present a 30-minute video and will be the keynote speaker at the 8 p.m. forum at the Belmont Hotel.

Bermuda's Dr. Eva Hodgson of the National Association for Reconciliation and Shangri-La Durham-Thompson of CURE will also take part in the programme.

Besides tonight's seminar, the pair have an intensive agenda with Mrs. Ruhe giving two seminars on marriage and family life.

"I'm a social worker by training and I have made an extensive study of marriage and family life,'' she explained. "I will be giving classes on marriage and family life for the Baha'i members and those enrolled in the winter session.'' Dr. Ruhe said he will be addressing the members on the founder of the 150-year-old faith -- Baha'u'llah.

"He is the great teacher of oneness for the world,'' he said. "He gives a religion for people who live on the edge of the 21st century which he predicts is going to be a century of peace.

"We want to be of assistance to the Baha'i's of Bermuda and become acquainted with them,'' Mrs. Ruhe added.

And Dr. Ruhe will be addressing the Rotary and Lions clubs next week.

A public lecture will also be held at the Cathedral Hall in Hamilton on Wednesday evening at 7.30 p.m. Dr. Ruhe is a retired member of the Universal House of Justice -- the administrative body of the Baha'i World in Haifa, Israel.

His professional career as a physician and educator has included medical associate appointments at various hospitals throughout the US and with the Technion Medical faculty in Israel.

Dr. Ruhe is also well known for his pioneering efforts in medical films and television. He has been recognised for his work in research and motion pictures and television.