Judaism
What is Rosh Hashanah?
Jewish Celebration of Coming New Year Rosh Hashanah marks the first high holiday for the Jewish people. The name Rosh Hashanah means “head of the year.”…
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Judaism
Celebrity
Snoop Dogg is Working on a Gospel Album
Rap-god Snoop Dogg now announces decision to come out with a Gospel album, after previous associations with Nation of Islam and Rastafarianism. The latest entrant to…
Featured Contributors
Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard’s Birthday Celebrated Internationally
The extraordinary life of L. Ron Hubbard is celebrated each year on his birthday, March 13. Each year, thousands of Scientologists and their guests from some 50 nations…
Featured Contributors
A Lifetime of Christmases Has Deepened One Scientologist’s Hope
Christmas has helped Featured Contributor and Scientologist David Aden recognize that faith and hope are the core of all religions. “On the day when we can…
Agnosticism
Winter Religious Holidays Around the World [Infographic]
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WRN Editorial Staff
Dec 9, 2016
Catholicism
A Look At the Origins of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
The history of the Catholic celebration of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. December 8 marks one of the most significant dates in the Catholic calendar-…
Agnosticism
20 Gift Ideas for the Christian or Jew on Your List
Our religious gift guide for the 2016 holiday season. One of the best parts of Hanukkah and Christmas is the tradition of gift-giving. While it is…
WRN Editorial Staff
Dec 7, 2016
Entertainment
How One Scientologist Celebrates Thanksgiving
Featured Contributor David Aden describes how the meaning of Thanksgiving changed for him after becoming a Scientologist. People are often curious about the cultures of religions…
Celebrity
In the Hospital, Sharon Jones Sang Popular Gospel Hymns Before her Death
In memory of Sharon Jones’ love for her faith, here’s a brief insight into the singer’s religious life. Sharon Jones will be remembered for a number…
Hinduism
Hindus Celebrate the Birth of Krishna – Krishna Janmashtami
The Hindu festival Krishna Janmashtami, the celebration of the birth of Hinduism’s favorite God, Krishna, takes place on August 25 this year. Krishna, whose 5,243rd birthday…
Catholicism
July 11 is The Feast of Saint Benedict
The feast of Saint Benedict will be celebrated by Catholics around the world on July 11. St. Benedict is the patron saint of Europe as a…
Christianity
Father’s Day Actually Originated from the United Methodist Church
Father’s Day has its origins rooted in tragedy. All present day fathers should thank a United Methodist for the creation of Father's Day. The reason is…