Catholicism
Wikipedia and Catholicism: Navigating Misinformation and Religious Bias
Wikipedia policy of open editing allows almost anyone—believers or nonbelievers—with little knowledge of the Catholic Church to edit the entries.
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Christianity
At 100 LDS President Nelson Continues to Set an Example of Service
The oldest president to have presided over the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints, Russell M. Nelson, ascended to the presidency in 2018 at…
Catholicism
The Synod on Synodality Begins on a Somber Note
According to the Vatican, the Synod on Synodality, which opened with Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Oct. 2, is intended as a process of “listening and…
Geoffrey Peters
Oct 3, 2024
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Wikipedia: Accuracy or Prejudice? Islamophobia in the Web 2.0 Era
This article explores whether Wikipedia upholds its promise of neutrality or perpetuates prejudice against Islam, examining the role of Web 2.0 dynamics and Islamophobia.
Christianity
Mexican Standoff at Greece’s Holy Mount Athos
In the movies, it’s called a Mexican standoff—a confrontation where no side can win. Sometimes, it’s portrayed as enemies pointing guns at each other. Other times,…
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One Man’s Vision—The “Religion” of The Olympics
He called it religio athetae—the religion of athletics. And he fervently believed that the achievement of perfection of mind and body was the path to the…
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Wikipedia and Religion: Uncovering the Dynamics of Reliable Sources and Digital Bias
Wikipedia presents itself as a neutral and accurate source of information, but the case study of David Gerard has revealed that even well-intentioned policies can be…
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Top Wikipedia Editors and Most-Viewed Religious Pages: A Comprehensive List
There is a need for more updated information on the important subject of religion in Wikipedia. The religious and socioeconomic landscape has certainly changed as we…
Buddhism
Wikipedia and Buddhism: An Analysis of Reliability and Bias in the World’s Largest Online Encyclopedia
What is presumed to be a “reliable source” may come across as quite subjective—sometimes in matters of religion or ethics, where there are always conflicting interpretations…
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Eighty Years Later They’re Still Scared of Anne Frank
Eighty years after her death, a teenage girl still strikes terror into the hearts of bigots, haters and the fools who follow them. In July, in…
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A Haredi Hasidic Jewish Singer Breaks The Glass Ceiling With The Universal Language of Music
The young man’s sweet tenor voice fills the room, beginning “God Bless America” with its seldom-heard introductory verse: While the storm clouds gatherFar across the sea,Let…
Judaism
“You Want Extra Pickles With That? A Traveling Exhibition Immortalizes the Jewish Deli
I’m going to marry a Jewish woman because I like the idea of getting up Sunday morning and going to the deli. – Michael J. Fox…