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Minister Resolutions for the New Year

December 29th, 2014

The New Year is upon us and as we gather to celebrate with our friends and families, you will undoubtedly hear about resolutions. January 1st brings with it a renewed focus on the possibilities for the future. Universal Life Church ministers have the unique ch

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Responding to the Death of Fred Phelps

March 24th, 2014

News of Westboro Baptist Church's leader Fred Phelps death prompted cheers and excitement from many. How should we respond to the deaths of hate preachers?

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Do “Hellish Beliefs” Cause Unhappiness?

March 3rd, 2014

Does belief in hell affect your emotional state? People who dwell on a hellish afterlife tend to report less happiness, according to a recent survey, although those who belief in afterlife experience more prosperity.

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The ULC Monastery and America's New Marijuana Laws

November 13th, 2012

The 2012 United States election presented a mother lode of surprises, from the first gay marriage measures approved by popular vote to a ceiling-breaking number of women elected to Congress.

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Living by the Bible for a Year

November 1st, 2012

How would you like to live an entire year following the Bible's instructions on female conduct? Rachel Held Evans of Dayton, Tennessee, did exactly that, then wrote a book about her experiences living biblically.

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Ordained Pastor Hails Court Ruling against DOMA

October 22nd, 2012

In another victory for the marriage equality movement, a U.S. federal appeals court ruled the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional, just months after another federal appeals court made a similar ruling.

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Escaping Oppressive Religious Indoctrination

October 11th, 2012

Recently on Huffington Post Live, Nate Phelps told the story how he escaped from his father, Fred Phelps, who runs the hate group Westboro Baptist Church. Escaping religious extremism can be difficult.

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Youth Abandon Organized Religion For Online Ordination

October 9th, 2012

Young Americans are turning away from organized religion more than ever, it appears, as religion becomes more intertwined with U.S. politics and cultural issues.

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Good News for ULC Pastors: Mindfulness Can Improve Your Mood

October 1st, 2012

A new study indicates that spirituality can improve one's mood. It is good news for those of us who want to maximize the palliative effects of spiritual practices such as meditation in their own lives.

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Did Jesus Have a Wife?

September 21st, 2012

According to a Harvard historian, a papyrus scroll mentions Jesus's wife, as well as a female disciple of Jesus. If authenticated, the papyrus could open new doors for ordained ministers everywhere.

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