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Agnosticism
The Number of Churchless Americans Has Jumped by Nearly One-Third in Just 20 Years. A new book, ‘Churchless: Understanding Today’s Unchurched and How to Connect with…
WRN Editorial Staff
Oct 24, 2014
Entertainment
Many people associate Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, with the Hindu religion; however, it also plays a significant role in other religions, including Jainism and…
Ethics
The conflicts among Muslims and Hindus in India are not a new issue, so any type of amorous relationship between two young people of the different…
Entertainment
Renowned religious statesman Rajan Zed recognizes and commends two celebrations of Diwali that prove the diverse practices of this international holiday. Boston Museum of Fine Arts…
Agnosticism
The origins of spiritual awareness mapped on “The Evolutionary Tree Of Religion Map.” This chart outlines the origins of spiritual awareness (e.g. shamanism & animism), illustrating…
Agnosticism
“Secularism is probably the one big issue for our century. This century is not, as many still think, marked by a religious or spiritual revival. What…
Buddhism
The Modesto City School District is earning high praise for its World Religions Class and its ability to teach students respect for a wide range of cultures.…
Entertainment
photo: flickr The celebration of the goddess Durga, Sharad Navratri is a nine-day festival in the Hindu faith. This holiday’s rich traditions and history will amaze…
Entertainment
Awake: The Life of Yogananda, a new movie about one of the world’s most famous Hindu mystics, will be released in theaters Fall 2014. The life…
Entertainment
Hindus celebrate the Elephant-headed Lord Ganesh (or Ganesha) with the holiday Ganesh Chaturthi, a festival for meditation, prayer, community, and charity. Here we have provided a quick…
Agnosticism
With the recent passing of Sir Richard Attenborough, we take a look at the religious philosophy of the famous actor and director of Gandhi. Legendary British film…
Agnosticism
Jews, Catholics & Evangelicals Rated Warmly, Atheists and Muslims More Coldly This piece originally appeared on PewForum.org Jews, Catholics and evangelical Christians are viewed warmly by…