Persecution of the Unification Church in Japan Is an Attack on All Religious Freedom

Persecution of the Unification Church in Japan Is an Attack on All Religious Freedom

Spurred by a religious “deprogrammer”—code word for bigoted brainwasher—Japan’s attacks make millions wonder: Why does the government have any role in religion at all?

Wikipedia Bias on Religion: Creationism vs. Science—How Wikipedia Assumed the Role of Arbiter of Faith

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

Colorado to Pay .5 Million in Settlement Over Christian Designer’s Free Speech Case

Colorado to Pay $1.5 Million in Settlement Over Christian Designer’s Free Speech Case

Colorado has agreed to pay more than $1.5 million in attorney fees after being found in violation of the First Amendment rights of a

Indian Professor Sparks Debate Over Caste Criticism in Prestigious University

Indian Professor Sparks Debate Over Caste Criticism in Prestigious University

An Indian history professor who was recently reprimanded for his critique of certain aspects of Hinduism has vowed to persist in challenging caste-based hierarchies

U.N. Resolution Highlights Religious Freedom Violations in Iran

U.N. Resolution Highlights Religious Freedom Violations in Iran

A United Nations General Assembly committee has adopted a resolution expressing “serious concern” over the “ongoing severe limitations and increasing restrictions on the right

Is Wikipedia Wrong About Buddhism? Expert View of Buddhist Representation

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. If Wikipedia is to achieve its goals and remain an effective source of information, …

Thanksgiving—An Occasion To Celebrate Ourselves

Thanksgiving—An Occasion To Celebrate Ourselves

Thanksgiving has no strings attached. There’s no Thanksgiving tree to decorate nor a Thanksgiving Menorah to light. Thanksgiving does not involve the giving of

Report Reveals Surge in Hate Crimes Against Christians in Europe

Report Reveals Surge in Hate Crimes Against Christians in Europe

A recent report from a European watchdog group has documented nearly 2,500 instances of hate crimes targeting Christians across Europe, with approximately 1,000 of these incidents occurring in France.…

Wikipedia’s Bias on Religious Leaders. Case in Point: Prophet Muhammad

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 other open-source philosophy, Wikipedia’s bias is constantly debated, mainly when focusing on spiritual topics.…

Faith in Action: Christian Response to Ongoing Suffering in Syria

Faith in Action: Christian Response to Ongoing Suffering in Syria

Two Christian denominations respond to Muslim-majority Syria to heal the scars of conflict and provide a future for the youth of the country. International