Catholicism
Struggling Catholic David Carr, writer for The New York Times, has died
Known for his work at The New York Times, David Carr struggled with both addiction and religion. David Carr collapsed at The New York Times offices…
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Entertainment
Interlove Project Aims to Promote Interfaith Couples
Armed with a belief in love’s uniting power, one Canadian photographer has set out to document the stories of interfaith couples for the Interlove Project. While…
Christianity
Religion Wins Big at This Year’s Grammys
Katy Perry, Beck, Lecrae, Beyonce Music’s biggest stars came out to celebrate the Grammys, and, this year, religion played an astonishingly large role in the night’s…
Entertainment
‘Sacred Sperm’ Discusses the Taboo Topic of Masturbation
Ori Gruder is a filmmaker and Orthodox Jew whose documentary Sacred Sperm explores the taboo of self pleasure. How does an intelligent, educated person respectfully respond…
Christianity
On the Grammy Awards red carpet, Katy Perry reveals she prayed to God before her Super Bowl halftime show
Katy Perry at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards in 2012. Photo by: Featureflash / Shutterstock.com. Non-Christian Katy Perry talked about her pre-performance thoughts with Ryan Seacrest…
Entertainment
Scientologists Chick Corea and Beck take home multiple Grammy Awards while Kanye West tries to steal the show
Left, Chick Corea in 2012. Photo by catwalker / Shutterstock.com. Right, Beck in 2014. Photo by Christian Bertrand / Shutterstock.com. Music’s biggest night, the Grammy Awards,…
WRN Editorial Staff
Feb 9, 2015
Entertainment
Judaism’s ongoing effect on the Academy Awards
Regardless of a call for more cultural diversity in Hollywood, the Jewish community continues to make its mark on cinema. Jewish filmmakers and actors have populated…
Entertainment
What “Scientology: Age of Answers” means to a Scientologist parent
Tad Reeves, noted Scientology Parent blogger, shares his personal interpretation of the new Scientology ad. During the big game, or since, you may have come across…
Atheism
Can an atheist psychiatrist treat a believer?
Psychiatrist Jean Kim is an atheist who has reflected on her capacity to treat those with religious beliefs given her own lack of faith. Jean Kim…
Christianity
Are Kanye West and Kim Kardashian converting to Islam?
Rumors spread of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian converting to Islam after meeting with Minister Louis Farrakhan Muhammad, the leader of the Nation of Islam. Rap…
Entertainment
Duke University’s Muslims & the need for interfaith dialogue
The religious debate continues after the cancelled adhan, a Muslim call to prayer, at Duke University as more individuals weigh in. Earlier this month, officials at Duke…
Christianity
Is Val Kilmer’s life in danger because of his religion?
Val Kilmer’s family believes his religion might be killing him. TMZ reported on Friday that Val Kilmer was rushed to the ICU at UCLA. He was…