Christianity
Record Anti-Christian Violence in India Spurs Calls for Action
Christians in India are experiencing a rise in persecution, according to a new report that has documented 745 instances of alleged violence against members of the…
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Education
Indian Professor Sparks Debate Over Caste Criticism in Prestigious University
An Indian history professor who was recently reprimanded for his critique of certain aspects of Hinduism has vowed to persist in challenging caste-based hierarchies and discrimination,…
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The Gifts of Jainism
Buddha was not the only holy man teaching in India around the 5th century B.C.E. At the same time, one called Mahavira was also accumulating disciples…
Christianity
As Religious Tensions Rise, Anti-Christian Persecution Spikes in India
In another indication of a worsening climate for religious minorities in India under a Hindu nationalist government, a number of Protestants, including two American citizens, and…
Environment
Collaborative Efforts of Indigenous and Christian Communities Promote Conservation of Sacred Forests in India
In the heart of one of India’s ancient and most highly esteemed “sacred” forests, individuals from indigenous communities have joined forces with Christians to advocate for…
Hinduism
When the Flame Ignites: Islamophobia comes to India
Ram Navami is an Indian festival held yearly in honor of the birth of Lord Ram. It is an anticipated celebration rich in tradition, music, and…
WRN Editorial Staff
May 7, 2022
Hindu
Religious Garments Ban Sparks College Protests in India
Colleges in Karnataka, India, have started banning the use of any religious garment not explicitly called for in their dress code. This prevents Muslim women from…
Religion News
Religious News From Around the Web November 16, 2020
Pope Vows to “Uproot Evil” of Clerical Sexual Abuse, Ten Million Hindus Could Meet During Pandemic,Government Restrictions on Religion at All-Time High, Justice Alioto Decries COVID…
WRN Editorial Staff
Nov 16, 2020
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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…
WRN Editorial Staff
Nov 19, 2019
Buddhism
Ladakh Becomes First Buddhist-Majority Union Territory in India
For decades Buddhist leaders have campaigned for separation Over the course of two days, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) divided Jammu and Kashmir into two territories[/tweetit]. They…
Christianity
UCF Reports 158 Cases of Violence Against Christians in the First Half of 2019 in India
There are 26 acts of violence against Christians per month. 2019 has been a rough year for Christians in India. The United Christian Forum (UCF) says…
Islam
‘Triple Talaq’ Islamic Instant Divorce Outlawed in India
Men were divorcing their wives through WhatsApp A bill was passed by India’s parliament, which makes the Islamic instant divorce “triple talaq” illegal in the country.[/tweetit]…