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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.

Principal Caught on Video Paddling 6-Year-Old Girl, Sparking Debate on Corporal Punishment

May 7th, 2021

Video of a Florida principal spanking a 6-year-old girl with a paddle has gone viral, setting off a heated debate over the morality of corporal punishment. Should violence against kids be allowed, or made illegal? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 153 Comments »

Real Life Planet of the Apes? Human-Monkey Chimeras Cause Alarm

May 5th, 2021

Has science gone too far? Scientists have finally created a human-monkey embryo hybrid that lived for nearly three weeks. They say it will have all sorts of medical benefits, but others say we really shouldn't play God. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology, Life and Death | 74 Comments »

The Secret History of May Day

April 30th, 2021

Most people think of May Day as a festival about welcoming spring where people gather flowers and children dance around a pole. But did you know that celebrations on May 1st have a much deeper history? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan | 5 Comments »

Undercover Cross: Fake Rabbi Outed as a Christian Missionary

April 29th, 2021

A Christian man went undercover in Jerusalem, posing as a rabbi but secretly working to convert Jews to Christianity. He even performed circumcisions and had his wife claim to be the daughter of Holocaust survivors. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 70 Comments »

Will God Protect the Earth? Evangelicals Spar on Climate Change

April 22nd, 2021

Is manmade climate change a hoax, or science fact? Evangelicals largely don't believe that global warming is real, but some evangelical environmentalists are on a mission to get skeptics to see the light. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Progressive Spirituality, Christian | 70 Comments »

You've Got Hatemail: Church Kicks Out Lesbian Member in Viral Letter

April 21st, 2021

Should you be kicked out of church for being gay? A Georgia woman got a letter in the mail from her local congregation, telling her to repent her lesbianism or else she'll be disfellowed from her church. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 117 Comments »

What is Ramadan? Islamic Holy Month Begins Amidst COVID Restrictions

April 15th, 2021

Tuesday, April 13th marks the start of Islam's holiest month - Ramadan. The month long holiday focuses on fasting, prayer, and spirituality, but many Westerners may not be aware of what it is or why Muslims celebrate it. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Uncategorized | 14 Comments »

With Prince Philip's Death, Vanuatu Tribe Loses Their God

April 15th, 2021

The world mourns the loss of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. But one tribe on the island nation of Vanuatu has lost their god. They are adherents of the Prince Philip movement, which reveres the royal as a diety. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 37 Comments »

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 | 55 Comments »