Atheism
Indonesia Drafts New Law for Religious Freedom
Indonesia’s president, Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, and the Ministers for Religious and Home Affairs drafted a new law to protect religious freedom for minorities. President Joko “Jokowi”…
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Atheism
Agnosticism
Agnostic Teen Punished For Omitting “Under God” From the Pledge of Allegiance
Derek Giardina, a 17-year-old student at West High School in Tracy, California said he has been given detention and his grade was lowered for omitting “under…
Catholicism
Father Bernard Kinvi: Catholic Priest Risks His Life to Help Muslims
Father Bernard Kinvi, who recently won a Human Rights Watch Award for his work, believes the conflict in CAR is misunderstood. Through the Violence, Good Shall…
Christianity
Deep Roots of Religious Persecution Go Beyond Maryland School District’s Holiday Calendar Mess
When we think of America’s birth story our minds go to the very essence of a country that was founded upon “freedom of religion.” So many…
Catholicism
20% of Americans Use Social Media Networks to Talk About Religion
1 in 5 Americans share their religious thoughts and experiences on social networks, and nearly half said they saw someone else post “something about their religious…
Christianity
Muslims Lead Interfaith Prayer Service for the First Time at National Cathedral in D.C.
On Friday, a Muslim prayer service took place at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. This is the first time in history that a Muslim religious…
Mormonism
Mia Love: The First Black Woman Republican In Congress is Mormon
Mia Love made history this week as the first black female Republican to be elected to Congress. Love is also noteworthy because she is a member…
Atheism
Freedom From Religion Advocates Challenge Connection Between HS Football and Religion
To some Americans, high school football represents a form of religion, and increasingly it has come under fire from atheist groups such as the Freedom From…
Christianity
Kentucky Catholic School Teacher Resigns in Protest Citing Overblown Ebola Fears
Susan Sherman, a teacher who had recently returned from a mission trip to Kenya, has resigned amid swirling frustration and fears about Ebola. After returning from…
Christianity
Freedom From Religion: A Healthy Separation Or An Intrusion Upon Faith?
The Freedom from Religion Foundation (FFRF) has penned scathing letters to schools for practicing religion.According to many faith-based and secular organizations, there has been a decline…
Agnosticism
30 Parliamentarians Meet With USCIRF In Oslo To Sign A Freedom Of Religion Charter
USCIRF Chair Katrina Lantos Swett, Commissioner Mary Ann Glendon, and Executive Director Jackie Wolcott with parliamentarians at the launch of the International Parliamentary Coalition to Advance…
WRN Editorial Staff
Nov 13, 2014
Anglicanism
Was Jesus Married with Children? This Book Claims He Was
After studying an ancient manuscript, the writers of The Lost Gospel believe they found evidence that Jesus married Mary Magdalene and the two had children. An ancient…