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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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…
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
Hinduism
Gita Jayanti: Happy Birthday to Bhagavad Gita, the Sacred Hindu Text
The history and celebration of Gita Jayanti Gita Jayanti is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of the Bhagavad Gita which is considered to be one…
Agnosticism
Winter Religious Holidays Around the World [Infographic]
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WRN Editorial Staff
Dec 9, 2016
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…
Agnosticism
Why The Majority Of Christians Voted For Donald Trump
An analysis of what may have driven so many Christians to vote for Donald Trump, and how people from other faiths voted. Although experts suggested that…
Hinduism
The Hindu Festival of Chhath Puja Honors Sun God Surya
Following Diwali, Hindus celebrate one of their oldest festivities, the Chhath Puja. Shortly after Diwali, the festival of lights, Hindus celebrate what is considered to be…
Agnosticism
Will Oklahoma Voters Allow Religious Displays at State Capitol?
If the ballot initiative passes, more religious groups will ask for permission to erect public monuments, including a Hindu Lord Hanuman statue. On November 8, as…
Agnosticism
Smithsonian Gets First Religion Curator in Over 120 Years
Peter Manseau is the first religion curator of the Smithsonian Institution since the 1890s. Religion and museums have always had a rough relationship. In the 1930s…