Issues
Chaplaincy Provides False Help with Drugs
The Eucharist, the body and blood of Christ, is consumed as part of the Catholic Mass. Matzo, the unleavened bread is eaten during Passover in the…
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Religion News
The Yearning for Something More
Recently, I listened to a streaming radio station dedicated to singer-songwriters. Jackson Brown, Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell — all artists I’d enjoyed…
Mormonism
LDS Church Issues Clarification on Prohibited Substances Such as Coffee And Vapes
Younger members of the LDS church are less concerned about consuming prohibited substances. In 1833, Joseph Smith, the founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of…
Celebrity
Abstaining from Sex Helped Justin Bieber Feel Closer to God
Justin Bieber talks about his problems with drugs and sex. Pop star Justin Bieber’s rise to fame started at the age of 13 which earned him…
Catholicism
Duterte Will Speak to Catholic Bishops, Despite Numerous Attacks on the Religion
The country’s Catholic bishops are against his policies Salvador Panelo, the Philiippine presidential spokesperson, said on January 14 that President Rodrigo Duterte continues to be open…
Atheism
Gen Z is the first Post-Christian Generation
The percentage of Gen Z atheists is twice that of adult atheists. A study conducted by Barna Research has found atheism has lost all its negative…
Catholicism
Duterte’s Zero-Tolerance Drug Policy Has Resulted in Almost 4,000 Deaths
Suspicions exist that most of the deaths may not even have been warranted. The Catholic Church of Philippines has stepped up its stance against the mass…
Catholicism
Catholic Leaders in Philippines at Forefront of Campaign to End Drug War
Faith leaders speak out against police killing spree Luis Tagle, the Cardinal of Manila, and head of the Catholic Church in Philippines has severely criticized the…
Faith in Recovery
Faith in Recovery Pt. 1: Can Faith Help Battle Addiction?
WRN’s twelve-part series will explore the relationship between faith and addiction and how various religious organizations & beliefs battle drug and alcohol abuse. “Most rehabilitation programs…
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Jul 26, 2017
Catholicism
Pope Francis Blesses While Duterte Curses Him
Philippine President Duterte slams Catholic Church for criticism against his “War on Drugs.” Despite the Pope’s blessing on the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte went on a…
Catholicism
How One Man Went from Drug Addict to Catholic Priest
Father Donald Calloway is a former drug runner turned Catholic priest. Father Donald Calloway began his spiritual journey one despairing night in his room when he…
Celebrity
The Story of Justin Bieber’s Baptism in an NBA Player’s Bathtub
Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz tells why Justin Bieber was baptized in NBA player Tyson Chandler’s bathtub. Justin Bieber’s faith in Christ saw its culmination on a…