Political & Religious Controversy - Universal Life Church Monastery Blog
October 3rd, 2025
There's a spiritual revival happening in the U.S. military. Supporters welcome these efforts to restore faith tradition to the armed forces, but critics warn the push risks alienating non-Christian service members.
Pope Leo Wades Into Abortion Debate
October 2nd, 2025
Pope Leo ignited a firestorm of controversy with a recent statement questioning whether those who support the poor treatment of immigrants and the death penalty can truly be considered "pro-life".
Bible Verse on Youth Soccer Jerseys Sparks Controversy
September 25th, 2025
Does scripture have a place on the sports field? That question is front and center in Virginia, where a little league coach sparked a firestorm after adding Bible verses to his team’s soccer jerseys.
Who Is the Antichrist? One Billionaire Investor Thinks He Knows
September 22nd, 2025
The billionaire behind Palantir is taking his end times obsession public with a series of sold-out lectures on the Antichrist. But protesters say Peter Thiel’s theory points back at him. Could he be the figure he fears?
From Labubu to Lucifer: Is the Satanic Panic Back?
September 18th, 2025
The popular toy Labubu is being accused of being a vessel for possession by the demon Pazuzu, leading to mass exorcisms and even ritualistic burnings of Labubu dolls, calling to mind the Satanic Panic of the 1980s.
'Ex-Mo' Influencers Mount Social Media Blitz Against Mormon Church
September 15th, 2025
TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube are the new battleground for Mormonism. As #exmo influencers like Alyssa Grenfell go viral and rack up millions of views, the LDS Church is deploying missionaries to push back online.
President Trump's Prayer Initiative Draws Praise – And Outrage
September 12th, 2025
President Trump is calling on Americans to pray ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary with an initiative called America Prays. Is it a unifying call for faith, or a constitutional overstep favoring Christianity?
Tennessee Football Coach Removed for Praying on Field With Students
September 10th, 2025
When a high school football coach in Tennessee prayed with his players, it sparked outrage and an investigation. Is prayer on the field a private act of faith, or does it put undue pressure on students?
Classroom Prayer Time? Texas Doubles Down on Faith in Schools
September 8th, 2025
Right on the heels of putting the Ten Commandments in classrooms, Texas politicians have now passed a bill which will make time in school schedules for Bible readings and prayer time. Does faith belong in public school?
Is Sunday Only For the Lord? NJ Town Sues Mall for Opening on the Sabbath
September 4th, 2025
Bergen County, New Jersey, one of the few places left in the US with "blue laws" restricting commerce on Sundays, is facing off with a popular mall which refuses to close. Should Sunday shopping bans still exist?
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