Celebrity
Denzel Washington Baptized and Ordained As A Minister
“I take what talent I’ve been given seriously, and I want to use it for good.” – Denzel Washington His father was an ordained Pentecostal minister,…
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Christianity
Trivializing the Nativity—Wikipedia’s Gift to the Christmas Season
As previous articles in this series have shown, the bias of Wikipedia admins and select editors who dominate its ranks has “democratized” information in a highly…
Christianity
Persecution of the Unification Church in Japan Is an Attack on All Religious Freedom
Spurred by a religious “deprogrammer”—code word for bigoted brainwasher—Japan’s attacks make millions wonder: Why does the government have any role in religion at all? The spark…
Featured
Wikipedia Bias on Religion: Creationism vs. Science—How Wikipedia Assumed the Role of Arbiter of Faith
The Wikipedia article on “Creationism” is a prime example of Wikipedia’s bias against and denigration of religious beliefs. It snidely describes “creationism” as “a literal or quasi-literal interpretation…
Christianity
Colorado to Pay $1.5 Million in Settlement Over Christian Designer’s Free Speech Case
Colorado has agreed to pay more than $1.5 million in attorney fees after being found in violation of the First Amendment rights of a Christian graphic…
Education
Indian Professor Sparks Debate Over Caste Criticism in Prestigious University
An Indian history professor who was recently reprimanded for his critique of certain aspects of Hinduism has vowed to persist in challenging caste-based hierarchies and discrimination,…
Bahá'í Faith
U.N. Resolution Highlights Religious Freedom Violations in Iran
A United Nations General Assembly committee has adopted a resolution expressing “serious concern” over the “ongoing severe limitations and increasing restrictions on the right to freedom…
Buddhism
Is Wikipedia Wrong About Buddhism? Expert View of Buddhist Representation
The following article of our “Wikipedia Religious Un-Reliable Sources” series focuses on Buddhism as an example of how digital media influences the perception of world religions.…
Featured
Thanksgiving—An Occasion To Celebrate Ourselves
Thanksgiving has no strings attached. There’s no Thanksgiving tree to decorate nor a Thanksgiving Menorah to light. Thanksgiving does not involve the giving of presents—only thanks.…
Christianity
Report Reveals Surge in Hate Crimes Against Christians in Europe
A recent report from a European watchdog group has documented nearly 2,500 instances of hate crimes targeting Christians across Europe, with approximately 1,000 of these incidents…
Featured
Wikipedia’s Bias on Religious Leaders. Case in Point: Prophet Muhammad
As one of the most powerful sources of information, Wikipedia alters people’s perceptions of a wide range of issues, such as religious leaders. As with any…
Christianity
Faith in Action: Christian Response to Ongoing Suffering in Syria
Two Christian denominations respond to Muslim-majority Syria to heal the scars of conflict and provide a future for the youth of the country. International Orthodox Christian…