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Huge Sikh “Meditation Celebration” Festival and Parade in NYC
Sikh ‘Meditation Celebration’ was held in NYC April 28. Thousands of Sikhs gathered during the afternoon of April 28 for what is officially known as “meditation…
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Sikhs Celebrate Turban Day by Breaking World Record
Sikhs are spreading awareness in the midst of rising hate crimes. The Sikhs of New York achieved a new world record when they tied over 9,000…
Atheism
Muslim Countries to Get Free Richard Dawkins Books
The God Delusion will be available in both Arabic and Farsi. Richard Dawkins, outspoken atheist extraordinaire, has plans to freely distribute his books in the Islamic…
Religion News
Reconstruction of Greek Orthodox Church Smashed in 9/11 Put on Hold
Skanska USA has cited non-payment of dues Rising costs and donation mismanagement have halted the construction of the Greek Orthodox church[/tweetit] which is slated to replace…
Islam
Examining Muslim Millennials in the United States
About 52 percent of American Muslims were born on foreign soil A Pew Research Center study released on October 26 found that the American Muslim population…
Featured Contributors
9/11 Never Forget
Scientologists mark 9/11 as a day to honor emergency responders, including Volunteer Ministers. September 11 is a time to honor the emergency workers who responded to…
Celebrity
Meet the Muslim Comedian who Roasted President Trump at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
The Daily Show‘s Hasan Minhaj hosted the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner Saturday. Hasan Minhaj, Senior Correspondent of The Daily Show, praised the United States' spirit…
Christianity
First Black Female Episcopal Bishop Installed on Saturday
Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows replaces Right Reverend Catherine M. Waynick. Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows was elected in 2016 at the diocesan convention to be the first female bishop[/tweetit] in Episcopal…
Catholicism
The Atlantic and Religion News Association’s Picks for 2016 Top Religious Stories of the Year
These are some of the most talked about religious issues of 2016. 2016 was a year of great importance to religious people as a year when…
Islam
Obama Will End NSEERS, a Registry Targeting Muslims, Before Trump Takes Office
President Obama is doing his part before Trump takes office to ensure Muslims will be safe in America. Via The New York Times: The Obama administration…
WRN Editorial Staff
Dec 22, 2016
Islam
What it’s Like to be Muslim in the U.S. Military
Exploring Islamophobia in the U.S. Military. As per recent reports, there are an estimated 5,900 U.S. service members in the military today who self-identify as Muslims,…
Islam
Two U.S. Towns Being Sued for Discrimination This Week for Refusing Permits to Mosques
The Department of Justice files discrimination cases against U.S. towns for denying mosques. The city of Sterling Heights, Michigan is facing a legal suit due to…