Political & Religious Controversy - Universal Life Church Monastery Blog

Trump Task Force to Root Out "Anti-Christian Bias" in State Dept

April 17th, 2025

President Trump just launched a task force to root out "anti-Christian bias" in the government. Supporters call it justice, but critics call it a weapon against the LGBTQ+ community. Is this protection or persecution?

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KFC Ad Accused of Mocking Religion and Baptism

April 11th, 2025

KFC’s surreal ‘Believe’ ad—featuring a gravy baptism—has sparked outrage online, with many calling it a mockery of Christianity. Now, the brand is deep-fried in controversy, but isn't backing down.

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Atheists Fight Planned Mormon Seminary in AZ Public High School

April 9th, 2025

The LDS Church and an Arizona public school district just cut a deal for a planned Mormon seminary right on campus, sparking outrage from secular activists who say it is a violation of separation of church and state.

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Report: Most Migrants at Risk of Deportation are Christian

April 7th, 2025

A new immigration report warns that Trump’s immigration policies could lead to the deportation of millions of Christians, threatening families, churches, and the future of Christianity in the U.S.

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Sharia Law Zone? Texas Resists Planned Islamic Community

April 3rd, 2025

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is investigating EPIC City, a planned Islamic community near Dallas. He's alleging residents will practice Sharia law, and is aiming to crack down on the community before it is built.

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War on Easter? Controversial Decision Rocks UK Community

March 31st, 2025

A primary school in the United Kingdom set off a firestorm of controversy after making the decision to cancel its traditional Easter celebrations, a move intended to promote “inclusivity” according to school officials.

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WH Faith Advisor: Send Me $1,000 for Blessings From God

March 27th, 2025

Televangelist Paula White claims seven divine blessings are yours—if you send her $1,000. As her Easter pitch goes viral, the internet isn’t buying her holy price tag, and some say it's more fraud than faith.

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Psychoative Sacrament? Legal Fight Erupts in Utah Over 'Mushroom Church'

March 25th, 2025

A Utah church which consumes psychedelic mushrooms as part of a religious ritual recently had their sacrament seized by authorities. A judge just sided with them, ruling that the law must protect controversial faiths.

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New Hampshire Votes to Cut Circumcision From Medicaid Coverage

March 24th, 2025

New Hampshire politicians voted to drop infant circumcision from the state's Medicaid coverage, igniting debate on the procedure's medical necessity and whether cutting coverage sends a bad message to Muslims and Jews.

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California Tells "Church on the Beach" to Pound Sand

March 19th, 2025

For 18 years, Church on the Beach has regularly gathered for worship at Redondo Beach. Now, LA County says they must move indoors, igniting a legal clash over faith and worship in public spaces.

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