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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.

Holy Smokes: Archaeologists Find Cannabis at Ancient Religious Site

April 12th, 2021

Archaeologists recently discovered that an ancient religious site in Israel has evidence of burnt cannabis, used ritualistically. The findings shocked historians, as some of their ancient theories went up in smoke. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology | 43 Comments »

Top 10 Things Jesus Left Behind

April 9th, 2021

It's been over 2,000 years since his death, so it would be only natural to assume that all traces of Jesus have long since vanished from the Earth. But is that really true? Experts say no – and they've got proof. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian, Life and Death | 49 Comments »

Nude Models Arrested in Dubai for Disobeying Sharia Law

April 8th, 2021

A dozen women (and counting) were arrested in Dubai over the weekend following a nude photography session on their hotel balcony. The UAE follows Sharia law, which forbids, among other things, public indecency. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 89 Comments »

Can You Be Fired for Having Sex? Women Face Pregnancy Discrimination at Work

April 7th, 2021

Can you fire women for getting pregnant? How about firing women for having premarital sex? These questions are at the heart of an interesting new lawsuit, brought by a pregnant woman against her evangelical employer. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 58 Comments »

Maine Might Be Legalizing Viking-Style Funeral Pyres

April 7th, 2021

Want to go out like a Viking? Maine's currently considering a law that would allow another burial option: Viking funeral pyres. When it's your time, would you consider going out in a literal blaze of glory? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan | 35 Comments »

Lil Nas X Releases "Satan Shoes," Sets the Internet on Fire

March 30th, 2021

Rapper Lil Nas X just released 'Satan shoes', which sold out in minutes. The limited edition sneakers (only 666 made!) are black and red and feature an upside-down pentagram. Naturally, not everyone's thrilled. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 82 Comments »

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 | 119 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 »