A trending investigative series delves into Wikipedia’s reliability policies in its presentation of religion. World Religion News (WRN) opens the conversation to expose Wikipedia editors with undue influence in violation of the website’s social contract as an open, informative, community-driven resource for knowledge.
Based on the growing interest in its “Wikipedia Religious Unreliable Sources” series, World Religion News, one of the most popular online sources of religion news, invites religious leaders, parishioners, Wikipedia editors and other readers knowing of bias or violation of Wikipedia policies to submit their relevant evidence-based experiences, findings and insights to the investigative team at wrn-info@proton.me.
Articles will be reviewed against the following guidelines:
- They must contain original research.
- They may not contain undocumented claims, harassment or slander.
- Articles do not have to be dedicated to violations of Wikipedia policies. Those wishing to defend the treatment of religion on Wikipedia are welcome to provide their information as long as it is backed by evidence.
- Articles must be written in English but may address the treatment of religion in any of the Wikipedia language editions.
The Wikipedia Unreliable Sources series was inspired by the article “Reliable Sources: How Wikipedia Admin David Gerard Launders His Grudges Into the Public Record.” The series, focused on bias caused by Wikipedia policies on religious and spiritual topics, has struck a chord with readers worldwide, prompting a deeper look into the complex world of Wikipedia’s guidelines on reliable sources.
“We are excited to expand the series,” says World Religion News editor Caitlin Small. “Wikipedia prejudice concerns our audience, reflecting a growing concern of misrepresenting religious teachings and practices online.”
The series, available at WorldReligionNews.com/Wikipedia, is dedicated to:
1. Policy analysis: A comprehensive analysis of Wikipedia’s guidelines for reliable sources, with case studies for various religious traditions.
2. Real cases: Studies of harassment and misrepresentation cases submitted by religious leaders, parishioners, and Wikipedia editors.
3. Expert discussions: Regular roundtable discussions of hot subjects with religious scholars and students, clergy, and parishioners.
4. Assessment of consequences: An evaluation of how Wikipedia’s coverage of religion influences the perception and understanding of various faiths.
5. Proposed solutions: A special section with proposed improvements to Wikipedia’s policies and treatment of religious content.
The series continues to address many critical questions, including:
- How cultural biases may influence the determination of reliable sources for religious topics on Wikipedia
- Long-term results of Wikipedia’s policies on the understanding of religions
- How to ensure Wikipedia’s balanced presentation of sensitive religious content
“Growing interest in the series shows that digital platforms greatly influence public perception and understanding of religion,” says Bill Crenshaw, lead investigator for the series. “With more detailed investigation and reader participation, we aim to inspire readers to judge online religious content more critically.”
“Wikipedia Religious Unreliable Sources” is available on the WRN website—readers are invited to comment on the articles and contribute to the discussion on the future of religious representation online.
Judy Wilkerson
Media Relations Director, World Religion News
phone: (917) 243-8254
email: info@worldreligionnews.com
About World Religion News:
World Religion News is an online platform dedicated to providing accurate, unbiased and comprehensive coverage of religious and spiritual topics from around the globe. With a commitment to fostering understanding and dialogue across faith traditions, World Religion News is a vital resource for scholars, practitioners and anyone interested in the diverse world of religion.
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