Top Religious Stories? Is This the Best You Can Do?

The top 10 religious stories of 2019 – as selected by members of the Religion News Association – included: The burning of Notre Dame

WRN News from Around the Web: Shinto Emperor, Mormons Leave Mexico, Pakistan-India Cooperation, Religious Statues Beheaded, IM God, Catholic Anti-Abuse Hotline, Military Chaplains

Japanese Emperor Performs Shinto Ceremony Amid Controversy Japanese Emperor Naruhito performed the Daijosai, an ancient Shinto ceremony said to transform the emperor by joining

Faith-Based Adoptions Help Knit Up the Threads of Broken Families

While sexual attraction may be nature’s way of ensuring the continuation of the race, marriage is created to establish stability in relationships and enhance

WRN News Summaries From Around the Web

Hindu Festival of Lights Celebrated in White House Ceremony President Trump hosted a celebration of the Hindu Festival of Lights or Diwali in the

Religious News Worth Reading, week ending Oct 12th 2019

Democratic Candidates Vow to Reverse Religious Protections Presidential candidates Pete Buttigieg and Elizabeth Warren announced similar plans to enhance LGBTQ protections including reversing the

Humanism

Transhumanism: Path to be Godlike or Ignore God’s Plan?

Transhumanism belief that by means of Science and Technology humans can evolve beyond its current physical and mental limitations. Are human beings on a

LDS President Heads Out on Latin America Ministry Tour

LDS President Heads Out on Latin American Ministry Tour

LDS President Nelson is visiting with the faith's members in five Latin American countries. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' tireless President

LDS Launches Child Abuse Prevention Program

LDS Church Launches Child Abuse Prevention Program

Every adult who works with children must complete the course by September 22, 2019. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has made

LDS Church Issues Clarification on Prohibited Substances Such as Coffee And Vapes

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

The Mormon Church Makes New Efforts on Race

The Mormon Church Makes New Efforts on Race

LDS taking steps to move forward The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) has not always been the pinnacle of equality as