Word on Fire - Bias and Credibility - Media Bias/Fact Check

RIGHT BIAS

These media sources are moderately to strongly biased toward conservative causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using an appeal to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information that may damage conservative causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Right Bias sources.

Overall, we rate Word on Fire as right-biased based on its focus on promoting conservative Catholic teachings and values, especially regarding issues like abortion, gender identity, and same-sex marriage. The site is rated mixed for factual reporting, as its content is based on religious doctrine, which may conflict with secular or scientific worldviews.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: RIGHT
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY

History

Word on Fire, a Catholic media organization, was established in 2000 by Bishop Robert Barron, also known as The Bishop of the Internet. The platform’s mission is to evangelize and spread the teachings of the Catholic Church through modern media. Word on Fire produces various content, including books, videos, podcasts, and articles that address theological and philosophical topics from a Catholic viewpoint. The ministry is designed to help individuals deepen their faith and engage with the Catholic tradition in the modern world. Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is based in Washington, D.C.,

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Funded by / Ownership

Word on Fire is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Catholic ministry under Bishop Robert Barron. It generates revenue through several channels, including donations, book and merchandise sales, speaking engagements, and content licensing. As detailed in its contact sections, Word on Fire also offers opportunities for sponsorships and partnerships.

Analysis / Bias

Word on Fire maintains a strong religious bias rooted in conservative Catholic values, often reflecting a right-leaning perspective on key social and political issues. In the article “The Working Class Gets an Anthem, and We Should All Sing Along,” the platform critiques progressive politics, accusing the left of being “obsessed with race, sexual attraction, gender identity, and expanding the legality of killing unborn children.” This kind of emotionally charged language highlights Word on Fire’s conservative stance, particularly on issues such as abortion and gender identity, which align with traditional Catholic teachings.

In “Beware the Idolatry of Politics,” Bishop Barron warns against placing political ideologies above religious beliefs, specifically stating that many policies and politicians “attack Catholic beliefs, promote abortion’ rights,’ or champion gender theory.” This reinforces the site’s opposition to progressive social policies and its alignment with conservative Catholic values, particularly in defending the Church’s stance on gender and abortion.

Similarly, the article “How St. Monica Can Help Your Child Return to the Church” promotes traditional Catholic virtues, focusing on prayer and spiritual guidance without engaging with secular viewpoints. It avoids any alternative or non-religious approaches to the same issues.

Word on Fire consistently advocates for conservative positions on social issues like abortion, gender identity, and same-sex marriage, presenting them strictly from the standpoint of Catholic doctrine. While it does not engage in partisan politics, its critiques of progressive ideologies and policies reflect a clear right-leaning religious bias.

Failed Fact Checks

None by a third-party fact-checker. However, the site’s content is deeply rooted in religious doctrine, particularly regarding the supernatural, which aligns with pseudoscientific beliefs.

Overall, we rate Word on Fire as right-biased based on its focus on promoting conservative Catholic teachings and values, especially regarding issues like abortion, gender identity, and same-sex marriage. The site is rated mixed for factual reporting, as its content is based on religious doctrine, which may conflict with secular or scientific worldviews. (M. Huitsing 09/09/2024)

Source: https://www.wordonfire.org/

Last Updated on September 9, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check