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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.

Family Sues Priest Who Gave Eulogy Saying Dead Son Might Not Go To Heaven

November 27th, 2019

Following a Michigan teen's death by suicide, his grieving family asked a local priest to deliver the funeral eulogy. They were shocked when the clergyman's eulogy implied that their son might not go to heaven. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 14 Comments »

Pope Francis Visits Japan, Decries Nuclear Weapons

November 26th, 2019

Pope Francis recently visited Japan and met with survivors of U.S.-launched nuclear attacks in 1945. He then declared nuclear weapons immoral, igniting a debate about the role of nuclear weapons in the modern world. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 3 Comments »

Kentucky Man Wins Battle Over "I'M GOD" License Plate

November 26th, 2019

After a hard-fought battle, Kentucky resident Ben Hart has finally been granted an eye-raising vanity license plate. It reads: I'M GOD. See why he faced so much opposition, and what the judge ultimately ruled. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Humor & Satire, Political & Religious Controversy | 23 Comments »

Chick-fil-A Vows To Stop Supporting Anti-LGBTQ Christian Charities

November 21st, 2019

In a stunning about-face, Chick-Fil-A announced earlier this week that it will stop all donations to Christian charities that have histories of fighting against same-sex marriage. Some Christians were less than pleased. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 37 Comments »

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 »