Agnosticism
Holiday Gift Ideas Across Various Religions, By Alexandra Rogers
There is much to dislike about the secular holiday season. In many cases, gifting now has the burden of obligation, of a required ritual, a duty…
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10 Surprising Scientific Reasons Linked to These Hindu Traditions
Religion and science come together in these Hindu traditions that are linked to scientific explanations. 1. Throwing Coins Into A River The most widespread reasoning for…
Buddhism
10 Biggest Controversial Religious Sites
These religious locations around the world cause tension and conflict. 1. Western Wall This wall, located near the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, is historically part of…
Catholicism
America’s Growing Interfaith Infrastructure
In Columbia, South Carolina, Interfaith Partners regularly brings together for discussion Christians and Jews, Hindus and Muslims, Buddhists and Bahá’ís. Members visit one another’s places of…
WRN Editorial Staff
Sep 16, 2019
Agnosticism
Study Shows Evangelicals are the Least Trusted Religious Group in New Zealand
World events and recent local events in New Zealand likely affected the outcome A new survey released by the Institute for Governance and Policy Studies (IGPS)…
Christianity
UCF Reports 158 Cases of Violence Against Christians in the First Half of 2019 in India
There are 26 acts of violence against Christians per month. 2019 has been a rough year for Christians in India. The United Christian Forum (UCF) says…
Hinduism
Hindu Priest Attacked in New York -Sadhana Calls for Investigation
CAIR blames President Trump for the rise in hate crimes A man has been accused of attacking a Hindu priest in New York. Faith groups have…
Hinduism
Hindus Urge Retailer to Stop Selling Beds to U.S.-Mexico Border Detention Centers
In a unified move from the Hindu community in the U.S, Niraj Shah, the CEO of home goods retailer Wayfair has been urged by Hindu activists…
Hinduism
Hindus, Buddhists and Jains Observe Chaturmas
The significance of Chaturmas Chaturmas is a holiday period that lasts for four months. It starts in July and culminates in October. The holiday period is…
Hinduism
Hindu Nun Facing Terrorism Charges
The sadhvi is accused of conspiring to target Muslims in the 2008 Malegaon bombing A Hindu ascetic, Pragya Singh Thakur has boasted about the role she…
Hinduism
The Problem with Modi’s Plan to Refurbish a Hindu Temple
Critics say Varanasi’s essence will be lost The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Hindu nationalist government has subjected the ancient Indian city of Varanasi to structural changes.[/tweetit]…
Hinduism
Pakistan Will Restore and Return 400 Hindu Temples
Two temples will be restored every year. The Imran Khan led Pakistani administration has decided to reopen Hindu temples in the predominantly Muslim country. The Pakistani…