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.

Washington to be a Leader on Marriage Equality?

March 12th, 2009

The Washington State Senate on Tuesday passed bill SB5688 which could be signed into law by Governor Chris Gregoire sooner than expected. The bill would extend benefits to state registered domestic partners. Continue Reading »

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Religious Influence Fading in United States...

March 10th, 2009

A 2008 survey of the United States population identified a consistent decline in the number of 'religious' individuals; Americans that identify as non-religious now account for 15% of the population. Continue Reading »

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Religion in the Doctors Office

March 5th, 2009

Prior to leaving office, the Bush Administration enacted a set of rules designed to protect the freedom of conscience for those working in the health care system. Continue Reading »

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Catholic Evolution

March 3rd, 2009

To mark the 150th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s Origin of Species, the Vatican has sponsored a week long conference to explore a possible relationship between Catholicism and evolution. Continue Reading »

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Don't Ask Don't Tell, While Playing Online Games

February 27th, 2009

Grant, a Consumerist reader and XBOX Live gamer, recently had his account name blocked; the alias he had used while gaming was theGAYERgamer. When he asked Microsoft, he was told his name was offensive. Continue Reading »

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It's Your Right

February 25th, 2009

Gay and Lesbian couples face discrimination, bigotry, religious intolerance and sectarianism; The Universal Life Church stands with them in the fight for marriage equality. Continue Reading »

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Valentines Day Crackdown in Saudi Arabia

February 13th, 2009

In Saudi Arabia, religious police have been enforcing their annual ban of Valentines Day related sales. It is against the law to observe any non-Muslim holiday in the country. Continue Reading »

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Once Evangelical Preacher, Now Atheist, to Debate at USC

February 12th, 2009

Don Barker, currently co-president of the Freedom from Religion Foundation, will be attending a debate at USC to argue that the God of the Christian Bible does not exist. Continue Reading »

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New Revelations from Ted Haggard's New Life Church

January 27th, 2009

In 2006 Pastor Ted Haggard was fired from the church he founded over allegations that he had been sexually involved with a male prostitute. Now a new chapter to the story has surfaced. Continue Reading »

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Pope Benedict Controversially Revokes Excommunications

January 26th, 2009

Over the weekend, Pope Benedict announced his decision to revoke the excommunication of four bishops. Bishop Richard Williamson, along with the three other bishops in question, were excommunicated in 1988. Continue Reading »

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