[This article by George G. Coe was published in Patheos on January 20. The original article is available here] High school world religions curricula should not only focus on a religion’s texts, doctrines, and rituals, but also on how the different religions are practiced … [Read more...] about Article in Patheos: “A New Approach to Teaching Religion”
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“Without a Vision, There is No Way in Life You Can Succeed” with Dr. Uma Mysorekar
Dr. Uma Mysorekar, President of the Hindu Temple Society of North America, and ICNY Board Vice Chair About Hinduism and Monotheism: "Hindus believe in one supreme Brahman. The ancient sages and the seers always worshiped a formless form of the Lord. The form came in for common … [Read more...] about “Without a Vision, There is No Way in Life You Can Succeed” with Dr. Uma Mysorekar
TAKE ACTION: Faith Leaders 4 Ramarley Graham
Date: Tuesday, January 26 Time: 11:30 am Location: D.O.J Southern District, One Saint Andrews Plaza, New York, NY 10007 (next to 1 Police Plaza) See Facebook event page. ICNY is co-sponsoring this interfaith gathering of faith leaders demanding all officers responsible … [Read more...] about TAKE ACTION: Faith Leaders 4 Ramarley Graham
The Rev. Chloe Breyer designated as Ambassador to The Parliament of the World’s Religions
In the 2015 Parliament held in Salt Lake City, The Rev. Breyer joined distinguished speakers Karen Armstrong, Catherine Orsborn, Muang Zarni, et al, to discuss topics such as income inequality, the role of religious leaders in preventing genocide, and grassroots initiatives to … [Read more...] about The Rev. Chloe Breyer designated as Ambassador to The Parliament of the World’s Religions
2016 Summer Institute “Religious Worlds of New York: Teaching the Everyday Life of American Religious Diversity”
ICNY is delighted to announce the 2016 Religious Worlds of New York three week summer institute that will help teachers teach more effectively about American religious diversity. The Religious Worlds institute is a project of ICNY and Union Theological Seminary, with support … [Read more...] about 2016 Summer Institute “Religious Worlds of New York: Teaching the Everyday Life of American Religious Diversity”
