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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.

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 | 73 Comments »

Does America Need a National Hymn to Heal Racial Divisions? One Politician Thinks So

January 27th, 2021

In the wake of the assault on the U.S. Capitol, one politician is proposing America legally adopt a 'National Hymn' to help the nation heal. Secular activists say that flies in the face of separation of church and state. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 36 Comments »

Here We Go Again: NC School District to Display Ten Commandments

January 26th, 2021

Stop us if you've heard this one before: A public school district wants to put up the Ten Commandments, only to be threatened with a costly legal challenge. Only this time, there's a legal loophole that might allow it. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 47 Comments »

Is Being Gay a Religion? LGBTQ Rights Under Attack in North Dakota

January 26th, 2021

A new bill introduced in North Dakota is taking a unique approach in its efforts to curtail LGBTQ rights, redefining homosexuality as a "nonsecular" act tied to the "religion" of secular humanism. Will it work? Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 166 Comments »

For First Time, Catholics Control All 3 Branches of US Government

January 22nd, 2021

President Joe Biden, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Roberts, and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi are all Catholic. What effect will three Catholics heading the three branches of govenment have? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 175 Comments »

Faith Leaders Respond to Violence at the Capitol

January 12th, 2021

Faith leaders are grappling with and speaking out against the abundant Christian nationalism on display at the violent assault at the US Capitol on January 6th that left five people, including one Capitol officer, dead. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 96 Comments »