Hinduism
3 Reasons Why Diwali is Celebrated in 3 Religions
The Differences in What Diwali Means to Jains, Sikhs, and Hindus. Diwali is one of the largest holidays that is celebrated in India; it is the…
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Hinduism
Bahá'í Faith
Sikh Langar Feeds Thousands at Parliament of the World’s Religions Conference
Sikhs host a pop-up lunch for people of all faiths at Salt Lake convention. The Parliament of the World's Religions, which was held in Utah last…
Agnosticism
Here are 10 Facts About the State of Religion in America Right Now
Religion in America is changing each year. Here are the most important facts to know right now. The Pew Research Center has compiled a list of…
WRN Editorial Staff
Aug 28, 2015
Entertainment
Is it Suicide? Protest in India over Banning the Religious Practice of Santhara
India’s High Court ruled on banning the Jain Santhara spiritual purification and achievement of Moksha through fasting until death. On August 10, 2015, the Rajasthan High…
Baptist
6 Types of Unique Religious Garments Explained
Six Religions that have distinguishing dress codes and the symbolism behind them. It is quite difficult to identify an individual’s faith based on appearance alone. But…
Anglicanism
Clinton Would Agree: These are Reasons Why Religion Should Be Taught In Public Schools
A list of reasons why students should learn about world religions as part of their primary education. Former U.S. President Bill Clinton is just one of…
Anglicanism
How Do You Get Happy and Stay Happy? You Join a Religion, Study Says
A recent study shows participation in religion makes you happy for a sustained amount of time. At least so state the results of a recent study…
Agnosticism
These are the Top 10 Definitions of God in One Word
If you could pick just one word to illustrate God what would it be? HuffPo publishes the top 10 definitions of God submitted by its readers.…
Agnosticism
What is Religious Trauma Syndrome?
American psychologist, educator and writer Marlene Winell describes her research on the effects some feel after leaving a religion. According to American psychologist, educator and writer…
Agnosticism
EXCLUSIVE: WorldReligionNews.com Same-Sex Marriage Poll Results: 75% Of Americans Support It
WorldReligionNews.com ran a U.S. citizen targeting poll using organic search and paid social to determine how Americans feel about same-sex marriage. The results may surprise you.…
WRN Editorial Staff
Jul 15, 2015
Christianity
New #InTheirOwnWords Interviews: Mahatma Gandhi, Min Zhiting, and Brian Houston
Continuing our #InTheirOwnWords series, today we have three new archived interviews available with Mahatma Gandhi, Min Zhiting, and Brian Houston. In a 1932 interview, Mahatma Gandhi…
WRN Editorial Staff
May 22, 2015
Atheism
Gandhi Discusses the Independence of India and His Struggles with Faith
Mahatma Gandhi’s interview with The Spectator covers topics from India’s independence, the nation’s relations with the UK, and his own struggles with faith. This interview originally…
WRN Editorial Staff
May 22, 2015