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Text of President Obama's remarks at the White House Iftar dinner on Ramadan Good evening. Welcome to the White House. To you, to Muslim Americans across our country, and to more than one billion Muslims around the world, I extend my best wishes on this holy month. Ramadan … [Read more...] about Text of President Obama’s speech at White House Iftar Dinner

Press ReleaseTop Religious Leaders Denounce Growing Anti-Muslim Sentiment; Express Support for NY Mosque, Community CenterChallenge Newt Gingrich and Sarah Palin To Stop Exploiting FearAugust 11, 2010More than 40 prominent Christian, Jewish and Muslim leaders and religion … [Read more...] about Press Release: Top Religious Leaders Denounce Growing Anti-Muslim Sentiment; Express Support for NY Mosque, Community Center

Read this article at The Huffington Post Cordoba House, the proposed mosque and community center near Ground Zero, appears to have catalyzed a national crisis of faith. Laurie Goodstein's article in the New York Times, "Across Nation, Mosque Projects Meet Opposition" documents at … [Read more...] about The Faithful Search: A Civics Primer for Real Patriots

Program Director Matt Weiner (3rd from right) attends the mayor's press conference on Governor's Island, where Bloomberg spoke eloquently calling on New Yorkers to uphold the American tradition of religious tolerance and respect for diversity.   Read the Mayor's speech at: … [Read more...] about Program Director Matt Weiner attends the Mayor’s Press Conference

July 30, 2010The Honorable Michael BloombergMayor of New York City City Hall York, New York 10007Dear Mayor Bloomberg,On behalf of The Interfaith Center of New York, I am writing to thank you for your strong support of the Cordoba House initiative spearheaded by a member of our … [Read more...] about Interfaith Center Thanks Mayor Bloomberg