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Christianity
In response to a Wells Fargo ad featuring a lesbian couple, Rev. Franklin Graham accidentally moved his association’s funds to another LGBT supporting bank. After watching…
Christianity
Will Rogers, Mayor of Hawkins, Texas defends “Jesus Welcomes You” sign against the Freedom From Religion Foundation. The town of Hawkins in Texas welcomes visitors with…
Catholicism
In a recent speech in front of the Catholic Health Association, President Obama expressed his love for nuns as he sought their support for the ACA.…
Christianity
A women’s group in England is encouraging people to think about God in a broader sense, as an all-knowing being without gender. The Church of England…
Catholicism
The world’s largest Catholic gathering of families will be held in Philadelphia in September, and Pope Francis will attend the event during his first-ever visit to…
Ethics
Recently, a Jewish congregation received a donation from a local Muslim group to rebuild the synagogue with a message of “Living Together.” A Jewish congregation in…
Buddhism
In 1995, the Dalai Lama selected Gedhun Chokeyi Nyima, a 6-year-old boy, as the reincarnation of the 10th Panchen Lama. He has been missing for 20…
Entertainment
Vishavjit Singh, “Sikh Captain America,” is a software engineer, cartoonist, and champion against stereotypes. Singh has faced stereotypes his entire life, especially after 9/11, and now…
WRN Editorial Staff
Jun 12, 2015
Bahá'í Faith
Actor Rainn Wilson, most well-known from his character Dwight Schrute on The Office, has become an unofficial leader for the Baha’i Faith in America. While Baha’i…
WRN Editorial Staff
Jun 12, 2015
Islam
Wichita State University student Abduljaleel Alarbash died saving the lives of many others by thwarting a suicide bombing at a Saudi Arabian Mosque. Abduljaleel Alarbash, a 22 year…
Buddhism
Was it a ghost? An extraterrestrial? UFO appearances have been caught on camera at a Buddhist Monastery and Jewish Synagogue. Buddhist monks in China have reportedly sighted…
Christianity
The war on the war on drugs has allies that may surprise some: religious clergy. Religious leaders in Illinois are campaigning to decriminalize drugs. Illinois may…