RELIGION
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Wikipedia and Religion: Uncovering the Dynamics of Reliable Sources and Digital Bias
This article is part of a Wikipedia Religious UnReliable Sources series. In today’s digital world, Wikipedia is still the first resource that people…
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One Man’s Vision—The “Religion” of The Olympics
He called it religio athetae—the religion of athletics. And he fervently believed that the achievement of perfection of mind and…
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Mexican Standoff at Greece’s Holy Mount Athos
In the movies, it’s called a Mexican standoff—a confrontation where no side can win. Sometimes, it’s portrayed as enemies pointing…
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Top Wikipedia Editors and Most-Viewed Religious Pages: A Comprehensive List
The list of top Wikipedia editors who focus on religion can be dynamic and change frequently as editors come and…
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“You Want Extra Pickles With That? A Traveling Exhibition Immortalizes the Jewish Deli
I’m going to marry a Jewish woman because I like the idea of getting up Sunday morning and going to…
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Wikipedia and Buddhism: An Analysis of Reliability and Bias in the World’s Largest Online Encyclopedia
Introduction Wikipedia has become ubiquitous; for most people, it is the initial port of call for information on such a…
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Eighty Years Later They’re Still Scared of Anne Frank
Eighty years after her death, a teenage girl still strikes terror into the hearts of bigots, haters and the fools…
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A Haredi Hasidic Jewish Singer Breaks The Glass Ceiling With The Universal Language of Music
The young man’s sweet tenor voice fills the room, beginning “God Bless America” with its seldom-heard introductory verse: While the…
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Reliable Sources: How Wikipedia Admin David Gerard Launders His Grudges Into the Public Record
A love story Introduction: Reliable Sources Wikipedia administrator David Gerard cares a great deal about Reliable Sources. For the past…
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“A Message That We Didn’t Matter”—Diocese’s Removal of Apache-Themed Icons Stirs Old Outrages
Under the half moon, the community gathered, dancing to drumbeats and chanting around a fire. In the circle, dressed in…
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