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WRN News from Around the Web: Shinto Emperor, Mormons Leave Mexico, Pakistan-India Cooperation, Religious Statues Beheaded, IM God, Catholic Anti-Abuse Hotline, Military Chaplains

19 Nov 2019
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WRN Editorial Staff

Japanese Emperor Performs Shinto Ceremony Amid Controversy Japanese Emperor Naruhito performed the Daijosai, an ancient Shinto ceremony said to transform the emperor by joining with the Sun Goddess....

How Alex Jones Uses Religion To Manipulate You

02 Aug 2018
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Derek Welch

Conspiracy Theorist's Amorphous Religious Rhetoric Is Designed To Create Anger Alex Jones. The infamous conspiracy theorist has been throwing out the dangers of the “New World Order” for decades....

Actor Alan Alda’s Strange Journey To Becoming Agnostic

01 Aug 2018
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Derek Welch

Critically Acclaimed Artist Alan Alda Used Science To Disprove Atheism Alan Alda has had a successful acting career spanning decades. Alda became a familiar face as one of the lead characters on the 1970s...

How to Stop Religion’s Influence on Government: An Interview With Freedom From Religion Foundation Co-President Annie Laurie Gaylor

30 Jul 2018
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WRN Editorial Staff

A discussion on religion, politics, and history with the co-President of Freedom From Religion Foundation, Annie Laurie Gaylor. The Freedom From Religion Foundation has existed for 40 years. They...

The Hidden Religion Of Comedian Robin Williams

29 Jul 2018
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C Barnett

Famous Actor Had A Complicated Relationship With Faith Robin Williams was a comedy legend. Known for his hyper energy and spot-on impressions, he was a successful stand-up comedian, sitcom sensation,...

Actor Simon Pegg Calls Out Religion

23 Jul 2018
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C Barnett

Comedian and Actor Simon Pegg is Vocal About His Atheism Global superstar and “sexy geek” Simon Pegg spoke out against religion to the media. The actor stated that religion was created by humans...

Freedom From Religion Foundation Stops School Choir From Church Performances

20 Jul 2018
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C Barnett

Freedom From Religion Foundation Pleased With Victory The Freedom From Religion Foundation has won another victory in their mission to separate Church and State. This time it is in Illinois. The...

Is Richard Dawkins A Religious Bigot?

18 Jul 2018
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C Barnett

Author Richard Dawkins once again accused of Islamophobia Richard Dawkins, the prominent atheist and author of multiple atheist-themed books like The Selfish Gene and The God Delusion, has come under...

Indonesia Continues To Punish Atheists With Jail Or Death

13 Jul 2018
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C Barnett

The Country’s Conservative Muslims Threaten Growing Community Of Non-Believers Indonesian atheists lead a secret life. In public, they do everything a devout Muslim does. Atheists have to pretend...

Protecting Citizens Against State-Sponsored Religion: An Interview With The American Humanist Association

09 Jul 2018
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WRN Editorial Staff

What is the place of religion in government? The American Humanist Association (AHA) has been dealing with this question for the last 70 years. The organization promotes Humanism, a collection of non-theistic...