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?
In Pakistan, a prominent Indian newspaper reports, caste and occupational hierarchies continue to be deeply ingrained, with sanitation jobs predominantly assigned to low-caste Hindus
In a notable step to address growing antisemitism, a county in New York state’s Hudson Valley has formally adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance
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
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
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a “Dear Colleague” letter emphasizing the responsibility of HHS-funded health and human service
A church in Maine has filed a lawsuit against the University of Maine System (UMS), alleging it was denied the opportunity to purchase a
Marking the grim milestone of 1,000 days since Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine, Pope Francis issued a heartfelt plea for peace, reconciliation, and dialogue
A United Nations General Assembly committee has adopted a resolution expressing “serious concern” over the “ongoing severe limitations and increasing restrictions on the right
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, …