The Interfaith Center of New York through the Catholic-Muslim Joint Action Initiative from 2010-2015 has worked to support social services providers and community-based organizations from diverse backgrounds. This program not only fostered understanding between Muslim and … [Read more...] about Catholic-Muslim Joint Action Initiative report and action guidelines
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Faith and Feminism, Trafficking Unbound, Women & the Roots of Change: ICNY’s Ebulletin for March is here
Dr. Kusumita Pedersen lectures on “Hinduism & the Universality of Religion” at St. Joseph’s College
Professor Kusumita Pedersen. Poster image courtesy of St. Joseph’s College This "Faith in Brooklyn" article by Francesca Norsen Tate, Religion Editor of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, features Dr. Kusumita P. Pedersen, who is a Co-Chair on ICNY's Board of Directors. The original … [Read more...] about Dr. Kusumita Pedersen lectures on “Hinduism & the Universality of Religion” at St. Joseph’s College
The 5th Annual Brooklyn Folk Arts Day: Preserving and Demystifying Ritual and Ceremony in Brooklyn
DATE: Wednesday, March 2 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Location: The Brooklyn Historical Society 128 Pierrepont St, Brooklyn, NY (Brooklyn Heights) FAITH LEADERS: Special reserved seating is available for you by contacting Christopher Mulé at cmule@brooklynartscouncil.org or … [Read more...] about The 5th Annual Brooklyn Folk Arts Day: Preserving and Demystifying Ritual and Ceremony in Brooklyn
Southern Poverty Law Center reports 2015 significant increase in U.S. extremist groups
From Southern Poverty Law Center's Intelligence Report The number of extremist groups operating in the United States grew in 2015 – a year awash in deadly extremist violence and hateful rhetoric from mainstream political figures, according to the Southern Poverty Law … [Read more...] about Southern Poverty Law Center reports 2015 significant increase in U.S. extremist groups
