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…
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Catholicism
Christianity
Pioneer Day and The Civil War Everyone Forgot
The Utah War was the United States Government vs. Latter-day Saints. A war with no battles. The first rebellion by a state in U.S. History. Or…
Hinduism
On Karwa Chauth, Hindu Women Fast for their Husband’s Health
The Hindu Karwa Chauth festival is one of love, longevity, and well-being. In the Hindu tradition, there is a celebration dedicated to married women seeking the…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Pleads for Ceasefire in Syria
Pope Francis calls for an immediate ceasefire in Syria to evacuate children. In the wake of the heavy offensive Russian aircrafts have carried out on Syria,…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Says Indifference to Human Suffering, Not Religion, Is to Blame for War
Pope Francis assembles religious leaders to combat “Paganism of Indifference.” In a powerful statement made at Assisi on Tuesday, Pope Francis declared that the world today…
Christianity
Military Chaplains Struggle with their Faith after Coming Home from War
The brutality of war is making many chaplains question the existence of God. A military chaplain ministers to military personnel. They normally represent a religion or…
Catholicism
Pope Appeals to World Leaders: Open Borders to Refugees
Pope urges compassion in dealing with the immigrant crisis. Pope Francis was born in Argentina, to Mario José Bergoglio and Regina María Sívori, two Italian immigrants.…
Buddhism
Religions Speak up on Paris Tragedy and War Against Terror
Following the Paris terror attacks, religious organizations express solidarity with France on social media. As the world struggles to make sense of the November 13 terrorist…
Atheism
FFRF Dedicates New Monument to Atheist War Veterans
The “Atheists in Foxholes” monument challenges a military cliché. The new headquarters of the Freedom From Religion Foundation in Madison, WI will see the unveiling of…
Christianity
Sunday’s edition of ’60 Minutes’ will report on Displaced Christians in Iraq
In an interview to air on Sunday, a bishop says the only way to save Iraq’s Christians is to wage a war against ISIS. WASHINGTON, March…
Islam
Is the Shiite/Sunni Conflict REALLY only about religion?
As shocking as the video clips of Sunni militants mowing down Shiites in Iraq with AK-47s and then handing out Qurans can be, the barbarity is…
WRN Editorial Staff
Jul 6, 2014
Christianity
Victims of Violence in Central African Republic Require More Assistance
Concerns are growing within the international community, as the situation between Muslim and Christian militias grows more serious in the Central African Republic. There has not…