Political & Religious Controversy - Universal Life Church Monastery Blog
April 28th, 2025
A decade after Obergefell, a growing wave of state bills seeks to challenge same-sex marriage at the Supreme Court. Now, LGBTQ+ advocates are fighting back to safeguard marriage equality - but is it too late?
Is "Don't Say Gay" Coming to a School Near You?
April 24th, 2025
The Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could bring Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law nationwide, and LGBTQ+ books in school, parental rights, and classroom free speech all hang in the balance.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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