Political & Religious Controversy - Universal Life Church Monastery Blog

Should the President Pose as a Religious Leader?

May 5th, 2025

As cardinals at the Vatican ready for a conclave to select the next pope, Catholics around the world were shocked to see President Trump post an AI-generated image of himself as the head of the Roman Catholic Church.

Political & Religious Controversy 15 Comments

Supreme Court May Allow Taxpayer-Funded Religious Schools

May 2nd, 2025

A Catholic school in Oklahoma wants to be the first publicly funded charter school in the country - and the Supreme Court may just say yes. Could the case destroy separation of church and state as we know it?

Political & Religious Controversy 11 Comments

Christian Pastor Arrested After Praying Against Trump Budget Cuts

May 2nd, 2025

Rev. William Barber was recently arrested for praying at the Capitol in protest of budget cuts to services for the poor. Now, some are wondering if religious freedom in Washington is only for Trump-aligned Christians.

Political & Religious Controversy 41 Comments

States Urge Supreme Court to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage

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?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 57 Comments

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.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 149 Comments

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?

Political & Religious Controversy 122 Comments

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.

Political & Religious Controversy 117 Comments

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.

Political & Religious Controversy 66 Comments

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.

Political & Religious Controversy 76 Comments

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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