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The Universal Life Church Monastery is the only interfaith ministry worldwide that opens its doors to all who seek to become an ordained minister or wedding officiant. We enable all faiths; Christian, Jew, Mormon, Pagan, Wiccan, Baptists, and Atheists to join our Church. We are a non-denominational congregation of children from the same universe.

Bad Bread: Panera Employee Allegedly Fired for Pagan Beliefs

March 29th, 2021

Your hours are cut until you find Jesus? A Pagan employee of Panera Bread is suing the restaurant chain, saying she endured months of religious discrimination, including eventually being fired, all because of her faith. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan | 126 Comments »

Secret History of the Easter Bunny: What They Don't Teach You in School

March 26th, 2021

On Easter Sunday, millions of children worldwide will hunt for eggs hidden by the Easter bunny. But why do we hunt for eggs on Easter? Why is a bunny associated with the resurrection of Jesus? There's a lot to uncover. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 37 Comments »

Church of England Considering Racial Quotas for Clergy

March 25th, 2021

A new report from the Church of England's anti-racism taskforce recommends a quota for church leadership to atone for past racism. Their goal is that some 30% of future clergy candidates be a nonwhite ethnic minority. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 26 Comments »

Does Size Matter? Evangelical Men Think So, Study Says

March 23rd, 2021

A new study says that evangelical men are searching for male enhancement drugs at rates much higher than others. And the study's authors believe they know the culprit for their phallic insecurity: toxic masculinity. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology | 43 Comments »

California Considers Adding Chants to Aztec God to School Curriculum

March 19th, 2021

California's proposed ethnic studies curriculum includes a lesson on Aztec religions, including chants to a god that was honored by sacrifice. Some Christians are furious over the chants, saying it's a double standard. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 72 Comments »

Was Saint Patrick Irish? And Did He Chase Snakes? Time for Some Mythbusting

March 15th, 2021

Millions around the world celebrate Irish culture (and alcohol) every year on March 17th, but not everyone knows why. Who was Saint Patrick, anyway, and why does he have a whole holiday named after him? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 47 Comments »

School Apologizes for Teaching that Jews Killed Jesus

March 10th, 2021

"Jewish leaders wanted Jesus to be guilty," and the depiction of Jews as a bloodthirsty mob are not things you'd expect your child to learn at school. One mother was shocked to find out that was indeed the case. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 93 Comments »

Boy Will NOT Be Boys: First Wave of Girls Attain Eagle Scout Rank

March 9th, 2021

A few years ago, the Boy Scouts made a controversial decision - to admit girls. Now, they're celebrating the first girls to attain Eagle Scout rank, reigniting the debate on if girls and boys should scout together. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 46 Comments »

Overweight Pastor: Women Must Stay Slim for Their Husbands

March 8th, 2021

A Missouri pastor (with a spare tire of his own) made headlines recently when a 20 minute sermon he gave about how women need to wear makeup, stay thin, and have sex with their husbands whenever he wants went viral. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 94 Comments »

Major Evangelical Adoption Service Opens Adoptions for Same-Sex Parents

March 3rd, 2021

Bethany Christian Services, the largest Protestant adoption agency in America, just announced that they'll stop LGBTQ discrimination and will adopt children to same-sex partners, effective immediately. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 113 Comments »