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Christianity
The Leftovers is HBO’s new show that asks, “How might humanity react to a global rapture? And could it lead to religion being taken more seriously?”…
Christianity
In a debate that is playing out across nearly every major circuit of Christianity, the United Methodist Church is divided over the topic of gay marriage.…
Islam
The Tricycle Theatre in London faces criticism for refusing to host the upcoming UK Jewish Film Festival because it is supported by Israel’s Embassy. After seven…
Entertainment
Throughout India, Hindus are preparing to celebrate the annual festival of Raksha Bandhan, a commemoration of the duty and love that exists between brothers and sisters.…
Christianity
As the ISIS continues its jihadist rampage across the Middle East, a possible genocide is unfolding that few in the West seem to notice. With all eyes…
Entertainment
In El Paso, Texas, 2 Sikh men are being held indefinitely as their trial to determine their claim to political asylum is delayed again. The immigration…
Atheism
American Atheists launch first television channel dedicated to non-believers, Atheist TV, on Roku. Atheists are excited; creationist Ken Ham, not so much. Christians and other faith…
Catholicism
St. Mary’s in Virginia becomes the first African American Church to have the title “Basilica” bestowed upon it. The Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate…
Entertainment
Pagan Journalist Margot Adler, famous for her public association with Wicca and reporting with NPR, passed away July 28. Margot Adler passed away on July 28 from endometrial cancer…
Christianity
Dr. Kent Brantly and Nancy Writebol have been treated with unknown secret serum to fight Ebola virus are reported to be improving. The outbreak of the…
Entertainment
Rabbi David Saperstein becomes the first non-Christian and Jewish American to be the U.S. Ambassador for Religious Freedom. The position for the U.S. Ambassador for Religious…
Christianity
Facing fines, conversion or death, Christian families flee Mosul under threat from ISIS. CNN’s Arwa Damon reports. Resources Search this topic on Google ISIS on Wikipedia…
WRN Editorial Staff
Aug 5, 2014