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Universal Life Church Denounces Minister’s Comments About Rape

April 29th, 2013

Women who dress like prostitutes deserve to be raped, according to a student minister who regularly preaches on the University of Arizona campus. As if to pour salt into an open wound, the student made the remarks just before a “Take Back the Night” event Continue Reading »

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Same-Sex Marriage and the Illuminati

April 23rd, 2013

Supporters of same-sex marriage are like supporters of the Illuminati, according to evangelical television host Pat Robertson, who made the remarks in a recent episode of his program The 700 Club. The former Southern Baptist minister suggested the comparison w Continue Reading »

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U.S. High Court Hears Arguments on Gay Marriage Ban

March 27th, 2013

The United States Supreme Court began hearing arguments Tuesday, 26 March, on Proposition 8, the voter-approved California law banning gay marriage. Representing the ban’s supporters was Charles J. Cooper, while Ted Olson, who served as solicitor general und Continue Reading »

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DOMA Matters to Ministers Ordained Online

February 26th, 2013

The United States Defense of Marriage Act—which discriminates against same-sex couples—violates the U.S. Constitution and should therefore be repealed, the White House has told the United States Supreme Court. While the Universal Life Church Monastery avoi Continue Reading »

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ULC Applauds Call to End Female Genital Mutilation

February 5th, 2013

Religious leaders should convince their laypeople to relinquish the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM), a group of African leaders have announced. The practice, which is widespread in parts of Africa and Asia, is not required by scripture, they argued Continue Reading »

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How Ministers Ordained Online Can Balance Freedoms

February 4th, 2013

Our freedoms are paramount to our national identity. Some people misunderstand the degree of freedom that they are afforded; at some point, how you choose to express your liberty can actually be infringing on others, and a patriotic conception of rights does n Continue Reading »

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Church of England to Allow Gay Bishops to Become Ordained

January 11th, 2013

In yet another twist in the drawn-out tug-of-war between traditionalists and progressives, the Church of England (CofE) will no longer oppose the ordination of gay bishops in civil unions. Continue Reading »

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Universal Life Church Condemns Misguided Spiritual Leader's Comments

January 9th, 2013

Most of us expect our spiritual leaders to defend the poor, needy, and oppressed. We expect them to speak out on behalf of victims of violent crimes such as rape, assault, and murder – and for the most part that is the case. Hindu spiritual teacher Asaram Ba Continue Reading »

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Religious Freedom and Equality Upheld in Historic Marriage Votes

November 7th, 2012

Thirty-two times U.S. states put same-sex marriage up to a popular vote, and thirty-two times it was rejected. In an historic shift towards marriage equality, the states of Maine, Maryland, and Washington broke the trend by passing measures allowing same-sex c Continue Reading »

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ULC Monastery Supports California's Ban on Conversion Therapy

October 8th, 2012

In a victory for the LGBTQ rights movement, California became the first U.S. state to ban gay conversion therapy for minors. Gay rights advocates have hailed the decision as a step forward for vulnerable youth, while religious fundamentalists have criticized i Continue Reading »

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