Geoff Cobb had been teaching a world religions class to high school students for three years at the Chelsea-based New York City Museum School. His students were certainly religiously diverse – they included Hindus, Muslims, Jews, and Christians. Geoff had lingering doubts, … [Read more...] about Feature from ICNY’s Annual Report: Teaching World Religions to NYC High Schoolers
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“They may be legal but they’re not moral” – ICNY Executive Director comments on subway ads in New York Daily News
Controversial American Freedom Defense Initiative paid $77,000 to quote Koran with flaming Twin Towers By Pete Donohue / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 6:43 PM Hundreds of potentially inflammatory advertisements linking Islam to terrorism have gone up in … [Read more...] about “They may be legal but they’re not moral” – ICNY Executive Director comments on subway ads in New York Daily News
Birthday Greetings to ICNY’s Founder, Dean James Parks Morton!
"This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness." - The Dalai Lama On Monday, January 7, the Very Rev. James Parks Morton celebrates his 83rd birthday. Still … [Read more...] about Birthday Greetings to ICNY’s Founder, Dean James Parks Morton!
Heifer International – Congregational Resources
Since 1944, Heifer International has helped more than 15.5 million people in over 125 countries, including the United States, become self-reliant through sustainable agricultural practices. Heifer International works on the ground and hand-in-hand with impoverished communities, … [Read more...] about Heifer International – Congregational Resources
ICNY January 2012 E-Announcements: Marshall Meyer Retreat on Homelessness, Micro-Grant Application, and MLK Day Observance
ICNY's E-Bulletin for January is here! … [Read more...] about ICNY January 2012 E-Announcements: Marshall Meyer Retreat on Homelessness, Micro-Grant Application, and MLK Day Observance
