Agnosticism
Only 26% of Americans are Not Christian
Religion is losing its footing in the United States Gallup's ongoing research on religion shows that the influence of religion in the U.S. society is on…
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Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh Moves to Thailand
Two years after suffering a stroke, Thich Nhat Hanh travels to Thailand to be closer to his homeland of Vietnam. Thich Nhat Hanh, popularly referred to…
Buddhism
How Will Religion Affect the Future of Space Exploration?
Will religious beliefs affect unraveling the wonders of space? The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) is a nonprofit research center that conducts social…
Buddhism
Documentary Explores 2,500 Years of Buddhist Tradition
Documentary follows the 2,500-year history of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. The Great Transmission is a documentary film that “explores the remarkable journeys Buddhist knowledge has made…
Agnosticism
President Obama Signs Bill Specifically Granting Atheists Protection Against Persecution
The Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act will not only protect the rights of the religious, but of the non-religious too and prevent harassment of…
Agnosticism
20 Years of PBS Show ‘Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly’ Come to an End Feb. 24, 2017
The PBS show Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly to air final episode in 2017. The award-winning weekly public television series, Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly is coming to…
Anglicanism
Which Religious Groups are the Most Educated?
Muslims and Hindus are the lowest educated groups, but both are making gigantic leaps in increasing their education levels. The most highly educated are the Jews,…
WRN Editorial Staff
Dec 15, 2016
Buddhism
“The First Nidana” is a New Christmas Song for Buddhists
The popular Christmas song “The First Noel” has been reworked using Buddhist lyrics. “The First Nidana,” is a poetic rendition of the casual links explained in…
Buddhism
Harvard has a New Free Online Course About Buddhism
Harvard University’s new “Buddhism Through its Scriptures” free online course. The rise in demand to learn about Buddhism has resulted in a number of unique ways…
Agnosticism
Winter Religious Holidays Around the World [Infographic]
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WRN Editorial Staff
Dec 9, 2016
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…
Agnosticism
Twitter Cracks Down on Hate Speech
Twitter has added new features to support its stance against abusive and hateful tweets. On November 15, Twitter introduced new features aimed at improving its policing…