Christianity
Trivializing the Nativity—Wikipedia’s Gift to the Christmas Season
As previous articles in this series have shown, the bias of Wikipedia admins and select editors who dominate its ranks has “democratized” information in a highly…
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Category: Wikipedia
This investigative series explores Wikipedia’s complex policies on reliable sources, focusing on their application to religious topics. Inspired by the article “Reliable Sources: How Wikipedia Admin David Gerard Launders His Grudges Into the Public Record,” the series aims to uncover bias, misinformation, and inaccuracies, promoting a more balanced and truthful online resource for religion and religious freedom.
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Christianity
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Wikipedia Bias on Religion: Creationism vs. Science—How Wikipedia Assumed the Role of Arbiter of Faith
The Wikipedia article on “Creationism” is a prime example of Wikipedia’s bias against and denigration of religious beliefs. It snidely describes “creationism” as “a literal or quasi-literal interpretation…
Buddhism
Is Wikipedia Wrong About Buddhism? Expert View of Buddhist Representation
The following article of our “Wikipedia Religious Un-Reliable Sources” series focuses on Buddhism as an example of how digital media influences the perception of world religions.…
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Wikipedia’s Bias on Religious Leaders. Case in Point: Prophet Muhammad
As one of the most powerful sources of information, Wikipedia alters people’s perceptions of a wide range of issues, such as religious leaders. As with any…
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Hinduphobia on Wikipedia: How One of the World’s Most Trusted Resources Is Struggling with Hate
People turn to Wikipedia for information on myriad topics, from historical events to cultural practices. It is, after all, one of the internet’s most popular resources,…
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Wikipedia’s Bias Against Islam: Uncovering the Truth About Reliable Sources
Wikipedia is probably the biggest online encyclopedia and one of the internet’s most popular sources of information, used by millions of people. A dynamic platform with…
Buddhism
Top 5 Editing Conflicts in Wikipedia Pages on Religion
Editing conflicts on Wikipedia regarding religious articles are common due to the sensitive nature of religion and the diversity of beliefs.
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Wikipedia and Judaism: How Holocaust Denial Became Embedded in the World’s Go-To Source of (Mis)Information
While there is no universally accepted legal definition of “Holocaust denial,” the European Parliament website offers a “non-binding working definition” that includes both denial and distortion.
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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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.
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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…