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Christianity
According to Trump, “the Christians are being treated horribly because we have nobody to represent the Christians.” Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump vows that he will…
Buddhism
World crises require a compassionate approach to leadership. The Dalai Lama thinks that the world would be less violent if more women assumed leadership roles globally.…
Ethics
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr thinks the decision puts the free exercise of religion in danger. On June 26, the court ruled by a 5-4…
Christianity
The story of David and Goliath inspired Brittany Newsome to take down the Confederate flag at a South Carolina government building. Brittany Newsome, a 30-year-old Christian…
Catholicism
Pope Francis had a history making week in South America visiting Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay. Pope Francis has concluded his eight-day tour of South America. The…
Entertainment
A Muslim celebration with many rituals and traditions that marks the end of Ramadan. Eid al-Fitr (Feast of Breaking the Fast) marks the end of the…
Ethics
The First Amendment Defense Act, would protect churches, charities and private schools from being punished by the government for opposing same-sex marriage. Following the U.S. Supreme…
Agnosticism
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.…
WRN Editorial Staff
Jul 15, 2015
Buddhism
In a study initiated by the Dalai Lama, a neuroscientist was asked to study kindness and compassion via the brains of Buddhists. Research on Buddhist monks’…
Christianity
A North Carolina church flew the Christian flag over the American flag during the Fourth of July weekend as a symbol of greater commitment and service…
Christianity
American Muslim non-profit groups create a crowdfunding campaign to help rebuild black churches. Three Muslim organizations are campaigning during the holy month of Ramadan to rebuild…
Issues
The youth group advocates for inter-religious dialog in secular schools to help prevent and remedy religious misunderstandings and prejudice. Because of the recent terrorist attacks in…