Asking the Clergy: How can children be taught to respect other religious beliefs?

05.03.21 | Faith | by Jim Merritt

    https://www.newsday.com/long-island/religion/asking-the-clergy-teaching-children-to-respect-other-religions-1.50229168

    The Rev. Dr. Natalie M. Fenimore of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock, Rabbi Matthew Abelson of Jericho Jewish Center, and Sister Annelle Fitzpatrick of Sisters of St. Joseph, Brentwood.
    Credit: Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock; Matt Abelson; Sisters of St. Joseph, Brentwood

    In an increasingly pluralistic society, children are likely to have questions about the diverse beliefs and customs they encounter in Long Island’s evolving religious landscape. This week’s clergy suggest age-appropriate ways to sensitize youngsters to other faith traditions.

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