Political & Religious Controversy - Universal Life Church Monastery Blog

Should Disrupting Church Services Be a Felony?

February 13th, 2026

An Alabama bill would make disrupting a church service a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Lawmakers say it’s about protecting worship - but is the First Amendment at stake?

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Free Quran and Hijab Handouts at Texas High School Prompt Investigation

February 11th, 2026

A viral video revealing that hijabs and Qurans were handed out at a Texas high school ignited outrage. But in a state mandating the Ten Commandments in classrooms, critics are asking: what’s the difference?

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'He Gets Us' is Back Again to Advertise Jesus During the Super Bowl

February 5th, 2026

The group 'He Gets Us' is advertising Jesus Christ during Super Bowl LX. This year's ad eschews politics and instead focuses on personal issues brought on by modern life - but will the message resonate with viewers?

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Are Mandatory Bible Lessons Coming to Texas Classrooms?

February 5th, 2026

Texas may become the first state to mandate Bible readings in every public school classroom in what critics are calling the most direct assault yet on church-state separation. Should the Bible be mandatory reading?

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Does Prayer Belong at School Board Meetings?

January 30th, 2026

In towns big and small across the country, school board meetings are becoming flashpoints in the debate over prayer, religious freedom, and who gets a voice in civic spaces - and what they get to say.

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Billboard Reading "Jesus Is Not God" Vandalized in LA

January 29th, 2026

Is vandalism acceptable if it’s in the name of evangelism? A video going viral shows a man atop a Los Angeles billboard, paint can in hand, carefully covering the word "not" on a sign that reads "Jesus is not God."

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Did Ancient Pagans Kill Babies? VP Vance's Comments Draw Scrutiny

January 28th, 2026

Vice President JD Vance recently gave a speech where he invoked everything from ancient brothels, mass graves, and Mayan child sacrifices, casting the abortion debate as a fight of Christian good vs pagan evil.

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Can U.S. Soldiers Disobey Immoral Orders? Military Archbishop Says Yes

January 23rd, 2026

The military's top-ranking Catholic official just said that soldiers should disobey illegal orders. The comments come amid a growing rift between Catholic leadership and the Trump Administration over foreign policy.

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What Does the Bible Say About Socialism?

January 22nd, 2026

Is socialism driving young people away from faith? Or is it actually pushing them back toward it? Evangelical leader Franklin Graham's recent comments prompted us to explore what the Bible says about socialism.

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Anti-ICE Protesters Disrupt Minnesota Church Service

January 22nd, 2026

Anti-ICE activists disrupted a Sunday church service where an ICE chief also serves as pastor with chants demanding justice for Renee Good. As national outrage brews, how far is too far when faith and protest collide?

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