Anglicanism News Archives

News and commentary about Anglicanism.

Archbishop Justin Welby Hopes to Heal the Divisions between the Anglican Community by Dividing it Almost Entirely

19 Sep 2015
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Kelly Frazier

Welby wants to serve both liberals and conservatives, but the divided Anglican Church may need to be restructured first. Justin Welby was appointed as the Archbishop of Canterbury thinking that...

Which Religions are the Least Discriminating Against Homosexuals?

29 Aug 2015
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Alison Lesley

A study focused on religion and homosexuality in 79 countries identifies the religions which have the least negative attitude toward gays. A new survey uncovers mainstream religions that are more...

Here are 10 Facts About the State of Religion in America Right Now

28 Aug 2015
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WRN Editorial Staff

Religion in America is changing each year. Here are the most important facts to know right now. The Pew Research Center has compiled a list of 10 Facts About Religion in America. With the upcoming...

Clinton Would Agree: These are Reasons Why Religion Should Be Taught In Public Schools

21 Aug 2015
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Gary Nguyen

A list of reasons why students should learn about world religions as part of their primary education. Former U.S. President Bill Clinton is just one of the firm believers that religion should...

How Do You Get Happy and Stay Happy? You Join a Religion, Study Says

19 Aug 2015
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Alison Lesley

A recent study shows participation in religion makes you happy for a sustained amount of time. At least so state the results of a recent study by the London School of Economics and Erasmus University...

These are the Top 10 Definitions of God in One Word

19 Aug 2015
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Alison Lesley

If you could pick just one word to illustrate God what would it be? HuffPo publishes the top 10 definitions of God submitted by its readers. Huffington Post Religion asked their readers to pick...

How Ethnically Diverse are Religions?

06 Aug 2015
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Alison Lesley

Research by Pew ranks the least and most racially diverse religions. A Protestant denomination, the Seventh-Day Adventists, weighs in as the most racially diverse religious group in America today. ...

What is Religious Trauma Syndrome?

02 Aug 2015
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Alison Lesley

American psychologist, educator and writer Marlene Winell describes her research on the effects some feel after leaving a religion. According to American psychologist, educator and writer Marlene...

EXCLUSIVE: WorldReligionNews.com Same-Sex Marriage Poll Results: 75% Of Americans Support It

15 Jul 2015
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WRN Editorial Staff

WorldReligionNews.com ran a U.S. citizen targeting poll using organic search and paid social to determine how Americans feel about same-sex marriage. The results may surprise you. The Goal WRN wanted...

Episcopal Church Welcomes Same-Sex Wedding Ceremonies in their Churches

06 Jul 2015
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Hayli Harding

Twelve years after they sparked a divide in the global Anglican denomination after electing Gene Robinson, an openly gay bishop, the Episcopal Church voted to change the definition of marriage in an overwhelming...