Ethics
Ritual Animal Sacrifice at Gadhimai Festival: Is It Permissible In The Modern World?
In Nepal, the Gadhimai Festival takes place every five years, and has been gaining a great deal of notice for the amount of animal bloodshed that…
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Hinduism
Anti-Gypsy Sentiment Creates Demand For Dictionary Recall
Hindus are outraged over the definition of Gypsy as “liars and cheats” by 23rd Edition of Royal Spanish Academy Dictionary which was recently released. The Royal…
Entertainment
Hindu Leader Says Thanks but #NoThanks To Kim Kardashian
In a blunt tweet, Rajan Zed dismisses Kim Kardashian’s cancelled trip to India as a blessing. Amid swirling rumors over the real reason Kim kardashian’s trip…
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”…
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
Agnosticism
Religion and Aliens: How Extraterrestrial Life Might Affect Religious Beliefs
Astronomy professor David Weintraub’s new book explains what leaders of the world’s major religious affiliation believe about the possibilities of alien life. The question of whether…
Christianity
These Two Religions May Support Brittany Maynard’s Decision on Assisted Suicide
While many Christians believe it’s wrong to end one’s own life, other religions, such as Jainism and Hinduism, differ. Brittany Maynard was a 29-year-old woman who…
Christianity
How Alabama Christians are Using Yoga to Connect with God
Yoga is not restricted to Hinduism. In Alabama, Yoga takes a Christian flavor as a pathway to becoming closer with God. While yoga has traditionally been…
Entertainment
Upset Hindus urge withdrawal of Lord Vishnu beer of Brazil
Upset Hindus have urged Brazil based Cervejaria Colorado to apologize and withdraw its India Pale Ale beer carrying the name of Lord Vishnu, calling it highly…
Hinduism
The Debate on Yoga: Why a Peaceful Practice is Under Scrutiny
Yoga is a mix of fitness and religious practice. Yoga not only removes the mental stress of the body but also helps to maintain a good…
Entertainment
Mohan Bhagwat Says Hinduism Not Just for India at Encyclopedia’s Release
At the Encyclopedia of Hinduism’s release, Mohan Bhagwat claimed that Hinduism was not the property of Indians. It was meant to be shared with everyone. Mohan…
Agnosticism
What Companies Like Chick-fil-A Can Teach Us About Religion’s Influence on Corporate Leadership
Practical Wisdom in Management explores how practical wisdom from spiritual traditions permeates corporate cultures. The pursuit of knowledge and wisdom may be seen as bestowing (divine) purpose…