Islam
Dutch Court Convicts Politician Geert Wilders for Inciting Discrimination
Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders has been found guilty of hate speech. Geert Wilders, a Dutch politician known for his anti-Islamic stance, was convicted by a…
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Hinduism
Gita Jayanti: Happy Birthday to Bhagavad Gita, the Sacred Hindu Text
The history and celebration of Gita Jayanti Gita Jayanti is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of the Bhagavad Gita which is considered to be one…
Islam
German Chancellor Angela Merkel Proposes Nationwide Burka Ban
Germany’s Chancellor calls for a ban on the Muslim burka because it is not part of German society. Only a couple months after the German president…
Issues
Satanists Oppose Texas Law to Conduct Burial for Aborted Fetuses
The Satanic Temple is fighting against a new law in Texas requiring burial services for abortions or miscarriages. Texas’ new law that an abortion should be…
Buddhism
Documentary on Thich Nhat Hanh Showcases the Zen Way of Life
Walk With Me documentary trailer and behind the scenes footage released. A documentary on Zen Buddhism under the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh called Walk With…
Catholicism
Jude Law Stars as the Chain Smoking, Cynical and Ruthless Pius XIII in HBO’s ‘The Young Pope’
HBO’s ‘The Young Pope’ premieres in the U.S. in 2017. For those living on the other side of the pond, Christmas has come early. The debut…
Christianity
Martin Luther Exhibit Shows How He Used Technology to Start a Revolution in the 1500s
New exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts shows how Martin Luther used the printing press to fuel the Protestant Reformation. Five centuries ago, a German…
Ethics
California Mosques Get Letters Threatening Genocide
Letters are being sent to Mosques claiming Trump will “cleanse” America of Muslims. The Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) has reported that a total of…
Islam
U.S. Justice Department Suing NJ Township for Denial of Mosque
A NJ township is being sued by the U.S. Justice Department after violating federal law by discriminating against the Islamic Society. Last March, World Religion News…
Christianity
Iraq Church Rescued from ISIS Opens for the First Time in Two Years
A church rescued from ISIS in Iraq has been rededicated. The reopening of a church in northern Iraq after two years of control by ISIS heralds…
Anglicanism
It’s Chrismukkah Time Again! Christmas and Hanukkah Coincide This Year
The Christmas and Hanukkah holidays will overlap this year. Two of the most important holidays of the year for Christians and Jews will be celebrated during…
Issues
Sikh Captain America Set to Fight Racism In Trump’s America
Sikh Captain America is doubling up on his efforts to combat bigotry after Trump’s election. Vishavjit Singh, dubbed ‘Sikh Captain America,’ has been fighting against bigotry…