Political & Religious Controversy - Universal Life Church Monastery Blog

New White House Memo Opens Door to Proselytizing at Work

August 1st, 2025

Should supervisors be able to proselytize to those they manage? New federal guidelines for workers remove barriers for religion in the workplace, which secular advocates say will only privilege Christianity.

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South Park Skewers Trump, Christianity in Season Premiere

July 28th, 2025

South Park's recent season premiere held nothing back as it mocked President Trump, including showing an AI-generated fully-nude Trump wandering through the desert in mockery of recent 'He Gets Us' ads.

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No Husband, No Healthcare? Unmarried Woman Denied Prenatal Care

July 25th, 2025

A pregnant woman in Tennessee was denied prenatal care simply for being unmarried. Thanks to a new state law, doctors can now refuse treatment based on religious beliefs. Is this what “pro-life” looks like?

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Pope Leo Calls for End to "Barbarity" in Israel/Palestine Conflict

July 23rd, 2025

Pope Leo is demanding an end to the conflict in Gaza after Israeli artillery struck Gaza's only Catholic Church, killing three and injuring nine civilians. After the attack, Leo talked with Netanyahu to push for peace.

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Are Native American Religious Rights Being Ignored?

July 17th, 2025

As the Supreme Court champions religious liberty, Native Americans say they’ve been left out. Can a new legal argument save Oak Flat, the Apache faith’s most sacred site, from destruction?

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Florida Clergy Call for State to Halt Record Executions

July 16th, 2025

Florida leads the nation in executions this year, and clergy across denominations are urging Gov. DeSantis to halt the record-setting rate. Will their plea for mercy outweigh his push for capital punishment?

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Is It Legal to Silence Street Preachers? Supreme Court Will Decide

July 10th, 2025

A Mississippi street preacher was barred from using slurs outside a concert venue. Now he's suing the city, and the Supreme Court agreed to weigh in on free speech vs. public decency.

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Parents Sue Oklahoma Over Christian Education Standards

July 7th, 2025

A group of parents are suing Oklahoma over new education standards set to roll out later this year. They say the new school lessons promote Christian nationalism, turning public school into Sunday school.

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Zohran Mamdani Faces Islamophobic Backlash After Upset NYC Win

July 2nd, 2025

Zohran Mamdani’s historic win in the Democratic primary for NYC mayor is sparking a wave of Islamophobia. Critics call him un-American, but the Muslim community isn’t backing down.

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What Does the Bible Say About Trans People?

July 2nd, 2025

There have been an awful lot of headlines about transgender issues recently – from trans athletes competing in sports, to states banning hormone treatments for youth. But how does this issue intersect with theology?

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