The Universal Life Church Blog
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Wyoming lawmakers recently held a vote on whether to officially repeal the death penalty, but it was defeated in the State Senate. Among those who voted “no” was Sen. Lynn Hutchings, who insisted that the death penalty is actually a good thing because it brought us Jesus Christ. Continue reading
A vocal group of Christian parents has forced an elementary school in the U.K. to cancel a planned production about Charles Darwin and the theory of evolution. The controversial decision has sparked renewed debate over the role of religion in public schools. Continue reading
The execution of a Muslim inmate on Death Row has revived a debate about religious freedom protections – including how far and to whom they should extend. Continue reading
For centuries, the position of clergy was reserved exclusively for men. The rules were pretty simple: men were expected to lead, and women to follow. Is it time for things to change? Continue reading
America’s first all-Muslim, all-volunteer community police force is up and running in New York CIty, but some residents aren’t happy about the development. Are they right to be concerned? Continue reading
According to “Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson, the most important health insurance card one can get is not issued by any company – it comes from God. “I already have health care,” he explained in a recent television segment. “It’s given to me by God. Eternal health care.” Continue reading
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the controversial Reproductive Health Act into law on the 46th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. It’s the Holy Grail of women’s rights for pro-choice groups. But according to the pro-life crowd, it’s more accurately compared to the “Death Star.” Continue reading
Apparently, extreme missionary work has not yet gone out of style – nor have the serious consequences for participating. Christian missionary Steve Campbell, a Maine native, was arrested in Brazil and now faces potential “genocide” charges after trying to spread the word of God to a remote indigenous tribe. Continue reading
Second Lady Karen Pence, wife of Vice President Mike Pence, sparked backlash with a recent announcement that she’ll be taking a position at a Christian school with strong anti-LGBT policies. Continue reading
Amid the media firestorm surrounding the standoff between students from a Catholic high school and a Native American man, the role that Black Israelite protesters played in starting the conflict was largely overlooked. Continue reading