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March 11th, 2024
Have you heard of the Shakers? This nearly extinct sect of Christianity lived a progressive, communistic, celibate lifestyle, and they were known for energetically shaking during worship. Now only three members remain.
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February 26th, 2024
Leap day comes around every four years, adding an extra day at the end of February. But have you ever wondered how February 29th was chosen? It all goes back to Easter and the Catholic Church.
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February 12th, 2024
You may know Cupid as a chubby symbol of love. Or maybe you're more familiar with him as a Roman god. But what about his medieval rebrand to a sex demon? Or his Hindu counterpart? This is the religious history of Cupid.
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January 16th, 2024
Who can talk to God? Well, a lot of people, if you take their word for it. From global heads of faiths to charismatic Christians preaching prosperity gospel, many claim to have a direct line to God's ears.
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November 27th, 2023
After an Oregon official claimed to have spotted a giant, we decided to delve into the long and fascinating history of giants within religious beliefs. In the process, we uncovered some findings you won't want to miss.
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October 9th, 2023
Violence has once again erupted in Gaza, resulting in hundreds dead, even more displaced, and reignited fears of full scale warfare in the region. We examine the religious history of this deep-rooted conflict.
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August 25th, 2023
When it comes to fascinating and mysterious creatures, few can rival the allure of sea monsters. But did you know that many modern perceptions of sea monsters have their roots in ancient biblical texts?
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April 21st, 2023
Christian churches are stepping out into the digital world of virtual reality and video games to recruit new converts. Is going online to preach an ingenious strategy, or a sign of pure desperation?
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April 10th, 2023
The process of becoming a minister may be simple in many ways, but this doesn’t mean it should be a duty that is pushed off until the last moment. Learn what the steps are for becoming an ordained minister online.
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The Universal Life Church Ministries proudly welcomes all who feel called to get ordained, regardless of creed. We enable all faiths; Christian, Jewish, Mormon, Muslim, Pagan, Wiccan, Atheist – and more – to join our growing non-denominational congregation. Underlying everything we do is a simple core belief: that we are all children of the same universe.