Buddhism
Richard Gere on How Buddhism Changed His Career
Ever since his speech against the occupation of Tibet during the ’93 Oscars, the actor has seen a downward spiral in his popularity. Once one of…
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Christianity
Oprah Winfrey Celebrates Anti-Gay Pastor John Gray with New TV Show
“Oprah Winfrey” by Alan Light is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Anti-gay rights pastor showcased in new Oprah Winfrey Network TV series The Book of John…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Will Canonize Two Fatima Visionaries Next Month
The Canonization of Saint John XXIII and Saint John Paul II photo by Aleteia is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Francisco and Jacinta will be canonized…
Christianity
Christianity and Islam Expected to Grow in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Christian and Muslim population in sub-Saharan Africa is on a rise as it is declining in Europe. Christianity has a future in sub-Saharan Africa, according…
Anglicanism
Teen Christian Girls Magazine ‘Brio’ is Coming Back with ‘Duck Dynasty’ Cover Girl
Christian teen magazine Brio is back after folding in 2009. The conservative Christian magazine Brio is going to stage a comeback[/tweetit] after it went out of…
Christianity
Jehovah’s Witnesses Are Officially Banned in Russia
In a ruling Thursday, Russia has banned Jehovah’s Witnesses. Following weeks of hearings, Russia’s Supreme Court has backed the Ministry of Justice’s move to liquidate the…
WRN Editorial Staff
Apr 20, 2017
Religion News
Hellenism Officially Recognized as a Religion in Greece
The ancient religion Hellenism is now a ‘known religion’ in Greece. Hellenism is now listed as an official religion in Greece.[/tweetit] Prior to the granting of…
Atheism
Polls Could be Wrong on How Many Atheists are Actually in America
Study by psychologists suggest the number of atheists may actually be twice as much as reported in major polls. New research suggests the number of American…
Christianity
Russian Ministry of Justice Finds No Legal Basis to Target Jehovah’s Witnesses
The Jehovah’s Witness situation in Russia has entered its fifth day of hearings. The fifth session of hearings on Jehovah’s Witnesses took place this morning after…
WRN Editorial Staff
Apr 19, 2017
Religion News
Sikhs Celebrate Turban Day in Times Square
Sikhs hold turban tying event to educate Americans about their faith. Even as American Muslims have been bearing the brunt of the crimes by terrorist groups…
Islam
Muslim Men Compete to Be Next Prayer Caller in the ‘American Idol’ Style Contest
Israeli reality TV ‘A Muezzin is Born’ Israel has proposed a “Muezzin Bill” which if implemented, will restrict loudspeaker use for religious purposes. Unsurprisingly, the bill…
Christianity
Supreme Court’s Gorsuch Expected to Sway Religious Rights Cases
Line between church and state separation may get blurred. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the plea filed by Trinity Lutheran Church claiming the state of…