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Summary: When liberal religious groups work together, it is assured that they agree on one thing: proselytizing is against the rules. The history of Christian evangelism has led to extreme sensitivity on this issue, especially amongst Jews, Buddhists, and Hindus. A … [Read more...] about Should interfaith efforts be free of proselytizing?

Staff: Matthew Weiner Article Date: Article Name: Interfaith encounter at a Catholic school in Brooklyn Author: Matthew Weiner and Raffaele Timarchi Summary: Why should students in urban high schools learn about religion? The Interfaith Center of New York recently … [Read more...] about Interfaith encounter at a Catholic school in Brooklyn

Staff: Matthew Weiner Article Date: Article Name: Mumbai violence brings New York faith groups together Author: Matthew Weiner Summary: When terror attacks like those in Mumbai occur, many people of faith want to stand together despite their differences to condemn … [Read more...] about Mumbai violence brings New York faith groups together

Staff: Matthew Weiner Article Date: Article Name: Neighborly, Reflective, Committed: New York City's Muslims Author: Matthew Weiner Summary: In the city of Ground Zero, what are Muslims saying about cartoons? When I ask the question to Muslim friends, they tell me … [Read more...] about Neighborly, Reflective, Committed: New York City’s Muslims

Staff: Matthew Weiner Article Date: Article Name: Separation Anxiety Author: Matthew Weiner Summary: For centuries now, the debate between public religion and secularism has been fierce. But with the newly perceived "problem" of Islam in "secular" Europe, George W. … [Read more...] about Separation Anxiety