Opinion
If the World’s Great Religions Pass Away
A few years ago, a number of people noted that psychiatry was becoming somewhat of a state-sponsored religion. In this new religion, science was God, psychiatrists…
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Opinion
Methodism
NC Church Harm Reduction and Syringe Exchange Program
Green Street United Methodist Church -Twin City Harm Reduction Collective A United Methodist minister, Rev. Sarah Howell-Miller once happened to share a stance with legislators opposing…
Christianity
Anti-LGBTQ Policy Changes Eyed in Kansas Following Spike in Adoption Needs
There are over 120,000 children in foster care awaiting adoption. The Governor-elect of Kansas is looking to change the policies in place for adoptions in the…
Buddhism
Faith In Recovery Pt. 7: How Religious Communities Combat Addiction
Shared Suffering for Communities and Different Approaches to Solving it. “And if anyone saved a life, it would be as if they have saved all of…
WRN Editorial Staff
Sep 6, 2017
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…
WRN Editorial Staff
Jul 26, 2017
Religion News
Heroin Dealer Tries ‘Religious Freedom’ as His Defense, Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison
Religious freedom defense didn’t help a Missouri heroin dealer. Timothy Anderson, a heroin dealer from St. Louis, Missouri, claimed he should be permitted to sell the…