Political & Religious Controversy - Page 81 of 85
February 25th, 2013
Pretend for a moment you are going to have a potentially life-threatening miscarriage, but the doctors refuse to perform an abortion on religious grounds. Some women say this happened to them at Catholic hospitals.
The End of the Catholic Church?
February 14th, 2013
For the first time in almost 600 years, the pope is voluntarily stepping down from his position as leader of the largest church in the world. The move marks an almost unprecedented opportunity for reform.
Walking a Fine Line: Religious Classes in Public Schools
February 7th, 2013
Teaching Bible courses in public schools is already a controversial practice, but when critics launch accusations of bias in Bible course instruction, the issue becomes even more complicated. A number of Texas school districts are now coming under scrutiny for
The Clash Between Religious Freedom and Children's Rights
November 19th, 2012
The Universal Life Church Monastery deeply cherishes religious freedom, but it also has a vested interest in the well-being of children, which is also a fundamental human rights issue.
A Whole New Hell
November 9th, 2012
Writer / director Kevin Miller has recently released a documentary discussing some different conceptions of Hell within Christianity. We look at the various arguments presented in the film and respond.
Texas Cheerleaders Fly Bible Banners
October 29th, 2012
How far should government go in keeping religion out of schools? Most people who become an ordained minister in the Universal Life Church believe that the explicit endorsement of religion is unsuitable.
Does Canada Have a Problem with non-Christian Chaplains?
October 15th, 2012
Canada's Ministry of Public Safety's recently decided to terminate the contracts of all but one non-Christian federal prison chaplain. Will non-Christian prisoners receive proper spiritual advice?
Church Sermons Being Used to Preach Politics
September 24th, 2012
How would you like to go to your local house of worship one day only to hear your minister, priest, rabbi, or imam tell you which presidential candidate to vote for?
ULC Minister the Sole non-Christian in Tennessee Prayer Dispute
September 4th, 2012
The Hamilton County, Tennessee prayer dispute has taken yet another twist with a Jewish rabbi's withdrawal from the list of scheduled County Commission prayer leaders.
The Universal Life Church Monastery Supports The Nationwide Legalization of Medical Marijuana
August 30th, 2012
Ray Merriweather has been suffering from multiple sclerosis since 2001. This inflammatory disease, which has no cure or effective treatment, afflicts Merriweather with lesions on his spinal cord and brain.
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