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Christianity
Latest decision on Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia is yet another blow to the religious organization. Russia’s news agency is reporting the city court of Birobidzhan’s decision…
WRN Editorial Staff
Apr 6, 2017
Buddhism
Dalai Lama in Arunachal Pradesh Despite warnings by the Chinese government, the leader of Tibetan Buddhism, the Dalai Lama, arrived at Bomdila[/tweetit], West Kameng district in…
Christianity
Russia’s suspension of Jehovah’s Witnesses has been condemned by UN and USCIRF. On March 24, 2017, Russia’s Ministry of Justice suspended Jehovah’s Witnesses with the allegation…
Buddhism
Stand Against Suffering: A Buddhist Call to Action The foundation of Buddhism is based on compassion and peace, however, that doesn't mean that all the Buddhists…
Christianity
People keep stealing from Charlotte, North Carolina Airport Chapel. Copies of the Quran were stolen from the interfaith chapel at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.[/tweetit] Co-director…
Catholicism
U.S. Bishop says not to give to panhandlers, while Pope Francis says the opposite. The conflict in the Catholic Church between American bishops and the Pope…
Christianity
New Bill aimed to help missionaries from various churches to go about their religious duties overseas with greater ease. Utah Senator Orrin Hatch has introduced a…
Islam
First-ever Muslim Women’s Day celebrated and bashed. Monday was observed by Muslim women around the world as Muslim Women’s Day[/tweetit], thanks to the initiative by MuslimGirl.com.…
Atheism
FFRF attorney films commercial at Ark Encounter. Creationist leader Ken Ham had to go to court to secure taxpayer-funded subsidies to fund the construction of Ark…
Catholicism
Some key information on Puerto Ricans in anticipation of their 100th year of citizenship. As Puerto Rico enters its 100th year of American citizenship, Pew Research…
Catholicism
Pope calls for help to prevent civilian casualties in the battle for Mosul. Pope Francis has called for the protection of civilians in Iraq[/tweetit] after several…
Islam
A Muslim girl’s 712-page Google doc lists times Muslims denounced terrorism, in response to a student’s misconception. The credit for creating this document goes to 19-year-old…