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Dalai Lama Praises China’s President Xi Jinping, Condemns ISIS

22 Sep 2014
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Emily Murdoch

The Dalai Lama was busy the past week representing Tibet, complimenting Chinese President Xi Jinping on recognizing Buddhism, and calling for world peace. India and China have historically had difficulties...

Pope Francis Hopes to Improve Asian-Catholic Relations

25 Aug 2014
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WRN Editorial Staff

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 Asian countries, particularly...

China to Establish New Christian Theology

13 Aug 2014
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Kyle Glatz

In what many believe is a move to control the religion's growing influence, China will create its own brand of Christianity. While China is not a nation that is renowned for its embrace of its minority...

China Forces Cross Removals as Speculation Grows on Whether Christians Are a Target

01 Aug 2014
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Kyle Glatz

Several Christian churches throughout China have been surprised to find that crosses have been removed from their buildings. The local Chinese government has said that the crosses violate various...

The Struggle for Religious Freedom as a Fundamental Human Right in Asia

09 Jun 2014
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Krista R. Burdine

China and North Korea arrest and condemn believers and violate the fundamental human right of religious freedom. In the US, we argue about religious freedom in the context of whether someone should...

Pope Francis and Xi Jinping’s Standpoints on Religion and Money

03 Oct 2013
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Alison Lesley

Pope Francis and the Chinese Communist Party rulers of China who are close to Chinese president Xi Jinping, both criticize the abandonment of moral traditions for the uncontrolled quest of wealth....

Taoists Embark on Tour Across Europe to Spread Their Culture

01 Oct 2013
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Alison Lesley

Music is performed in traditional costumes at the first stop of the Taoist cultural exchange tour in Brussels, Belgium. Taoists from China will soon head out on a cultural exchange tour of Europe....

Tibetan Buddhist Monks Attempt to Help Save Dwindling Snow Leopard Population

17 Sep 2013
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Alison Lesley

Tibetan Buddhist Monks are doing their part to help save the endangered Snow Leopard species The love and respect of all living creatures is a basic part of Buddhism. Some monks understand this deeply...

Old Yet Powerful – Taoism

26 Aug 2013
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Alison Lesley

Rooted deeply in the Chinese customs and worldview, Taoism is an ancient tradition of religious beliefs and philosophies that emphasize living in harmony with the Tao. The Tao, usually translated as "the...