The Universal Life Church Blog

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.

Juror Removed From Trial for Trusting God Over Evidence

February 25th, 2021

A juror in a high stakes Florida trial was kicked from the jury after saying during deliberation that God told them the defendant was Not Guilty, despite evidence to the contrary. Should jurors listen to God? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 47 Comments »

Are There Other Life Forms in the Universe? Discovery May Be Imminent

February 24th, 2021

The Perseverance Rover touched down on Mars, and has officially begun its search for signs of life on the red planet. What happens if that actually happens? How will society and the world's faiths react? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology | 44 Comments »

TX Mayor During Historic Snowstorm: "Only the Strong Survive"

February 22nd, 2021

As millions of Texans are without power and struggling to survive during an unprecedented snowstorm, one local mayor took the opportunity to say that those without power are weak, lazy, and "looking for a damn handout!" Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 67 Comments »

ULC Files Federal Suit in Pennsylvania to Defend Online Ordination

February 16th, 2021

The ULC has filed a Federal suit against officials in Bucks County, PA asserting that this office prevented one of our ministers from asserting his legal right to practice his faith and officiate a wedding ceremony. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Weddings | 55 Comments »

Is Creationism is a Conspiracy Theory? One Professor Thinks So

February 12th, 2021

A prominent professor recently said that the modern creationist movement, particularly the belief in a young Earth, is indistinguishable from believing in a conspiracy theory. Christians didn't take kindly to that. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 79 Comments »

Jeep Super Bowl Ad Sparks Religious, Political Controversy

February 10th, 2021

One of the most talked about commercials of this year's Super Bowl was Jeep's appeal to 'meet in the middle' that heavily utilized Christian imagery. Is tying your brand to one religion or another ever a smart move? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 46 Comments »

Life After Death? Microsoft Wants to Reanimate You as a Chatbot

February 9th, 2021

Microsoft has big plans to bring you back from the dead. They want to make an AI chatbot version of you that will be indistuishable from the real deal, so your loved ones can talk to you - even after you're dead. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology | 26 Comments »

Christian School Expels 8-Year-Old for Having a Same-Sex Crush

February 9th, 2021

An 8-year-old girl in Oklahoma was expelled from a private Christian school for telling a female classmate she has a crush on her. Now the school's facing blowback - and the child's receiving an outpouring of support. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 106 Comments »

The Violent, Sexy, Pagan Origins of Valentine's Day

February 8th, 2021

You're undoubtedly familiar with modern Valentine's Day traditions like giving chocolates and roses. But the romantic holiday has origins in an ancient Roman holiday that has nudity, flagellation, and animal sacrifice. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan | 8 Comments »

Christian OnlyFans Model: God Doesn't Judge Me

January 28th, 2021

Lindsay Capuano is a popular Instagram model and OnlyFans star, who sells risque photos of herself online to scores of fans. She's also a devout Christian, and says that God doesn't judge her choice of career. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 72 Comments »