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Catholicism
Despite his controversial political ideologies, Archbishop Oscar Romero has had his ban on his sainthood process lifted by similar-minded Pope Francis. Pope Francis has once again…
Films
Amidst anti-semitism accusations, London’s Tricycle Theatre reversed its decision not to support the UK Jewish Film Festival and will host the event in 2015 Due to the…
Buddhism
by Krista R. Burdine and Emily Murdoch Pope Francis’ visit to South Korea highlighted the Catholic Church’s weak presence in Asia and the Vatican’s commitment to…
WRN Editorial Staff
Aug 25, 2014
Entertainment
Recent Gallup study discovers that political affiliation is closely tied to religious beliefs. There are a variety of factors that individuals use to select their political…
Agnosticism
Jews, Catholics & Evangelicals Rated Warmly, Atheists and Muslims More Coldly This piece originally appeared on PewForum.org Jews, Catholics and evangelical Christians are viewed warmly by…
Catholicism
In an impassioned and humanist piece that transcends non-secular boundaries and speaks to anyone who loves humanity, Ronald S. Lauder ask’s in a New York Times…
Entertainment
Today the Obama Administration announced a new accommodation affecting religious groups who oppose access to oral contraceptives. The new plan instructs the non-profit religious organizations who…
Entertainment
In areas of instability, unrest, crime and violence, one element underlies the visible problems: the decline or absence of morality. Distribution of The Way to Happiness…
Christianity
More than 10,000 Kurds in Hanover protest against the terror of ISIS in Iraq, August 16, 2014 As the group calling itself the Islamic State continues…
Entertainment
Red Data Girl is an anime heavily influenced by Japanese Shinto culture. It is a coming-of-age tale featuring a Shinto shrine maiden, but not all is…
Entertainment
Andrew Keegan, ’90’s teen idol famous for his role in 10 Things I Hate About You, has started his own religion and now fashions himself a…
Catholicism
Following his recent trip to South Korea, part of the Vatican’s focus on Asian outreach, Pope Francis discussed his health and the possibility of retirement. Talking…