The Rev. Dr. Chloe Breyer, executive director of the Interfaith Center of New York, pointed out in opening remarks that, for centuries since medieval times, “the center of moral and spiritual gravity for cities on this planet were cathedrals, the synagogues, churches and mosques. Now, in a democratic society, we embrace diversity. What is it that can be the spiritual center? I think it is moments like tonight, where we have embraced the particularity of one tradition, and we open it to all. And we translate the particularities one of one tradition into the embrace and inclusivity that our public squares require.”
– from “City Leaders Pledge to Support Muslims at Brooklyn Iftar,” the Brooklyn Eagle, June 28: https://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/2017/6/28/faith-brooklyn-june-28
