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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.

Does God Approve of Our Thanksgiving Gluttony?

November 21st, 2019

On Thanksgiving, most of us sit down to dinner with our most treasured loved ones, talk about what we're most thankful for.., and then eat until we feel like we're going to explode. While God probably loves the first two, does He approve of our seasonal overindulgence? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 32 Comments »

Ohio Bill Would Let Students Give Wrong Answers If They Are Religious

November 20th, 2019

What should happen when a student’s religious beliefs conflict with the curriculum being taught? A new bill working its way through the Ohio legislature that would prohibit teachers from docking points for wrong answers – so long as the answers are rooted in a student’s religious beliefs. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 107 Comments »

Move Aside Christmas, Here Comes the "War on Thanksgiving"

November 18th, 2019

You’ve heard of the "War on Christmas," but this year the battle has apparently opened up a second front. That’s right: the "War on Thanksgiving" has begun. See what kicked it off, and where we're likely to go from here. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Progressive Spirituality | 68 Comments »

Pastor Takes on AOC for House Seat

November 15th, 2019

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is defending her House of Representatives seat next year, her first re-election since her surprise win in 2018. Now a local pastor is mounting a primary challenge for 2020, hoping his brand of religious centrism will appeal to voters more than AOC's Democratic Socialism. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 84 Comments »

Atheists Raise Hell Over “In God We Trust” Decals on Florida Cop Cars

November 8th, 2019

A Florida Sheriff’s Department is facing backlash after proudly announcing it will be stamping the words "In God We Trust" on the back of all its police cars. Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey says the move is part of an effort to make his police cruisers more patriotic, but atheist groups aren't buying it. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 153 Comments »

Who is Paula White? Meet the Prosperity Gospel Preaching Televangelist Joining the Trump White House

November 8th, 2019

President Trump has long leaned on prosperity-preaching televangelist Paula White for faith guidance. As one of his most vocal public supporters, she's made controversial statements suggesting God would vote for Trump in 2020. Now she's an employee at the White House and not everyone is pleased. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 49 Comments »

Christian Groups Face a Mighty Opponent in Sex-Ed Wars: Trojan Condoms

November 4th, 2019

The company that makes Trojan condoms is fed up with faith-backed abstinence-only programs that help spread shame and misinformation amongst US students – and now they’re taking action. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 63 Comments »

Joe Biden Denied Communion Over His Pro-Abortion Stance

November 1st, 2019

Former Vice President and current Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden attended Catholic Mass last weekend. When he went to receive communion, he instead received condemnation from a priest who denied him the holy sacrament over the VP's pro-abortion stance. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 113 Comments »

San Francisco Blacklists 22 States Over Strict Abortion Laws

October 30th, 2019

Starting in 2020, the city of San Francisco will refuse to do business with 22 states that have restrictive abortion laws. Faith leaders and pro-life activists alike are upset that one city's progressive politics might impact their home state's bottom line. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 52 Comments »

Study: Fearing Reprisal, One-Third of Jews Publicly Hide Their Faith

October 25th, 2019

A recent survey shows that a significant portion of Jews are avoiding wearing the Star of David, skullcaps, and other religious markers in public. The survey results, which also show a rise in fears of increased anti-Semitism, have Jewish leaders wondering why hatred and fear is on the rise and how to stop it. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Life and Death | 34 Comments »