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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.

Christian Groups Face a Mighty Opponent in Sex-Ed Wars: Trojan Condoms

November 4th, 2019

The company that makes Trojan condoms is fed up with faith-backed abstinence-only programs that help spread shame and misinformation amongst US students – and now they’re taking action. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 63 Comments »

Joe Biden Denied Communion Over His Pro-Abortion Stance

November 1st, 2019

Former Vice President and current Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden attended Catholic Mass last weekend. When he went to receive communion, he instead received condemnation from a priest who denied him the holy sacrament over the VP's pro-abortion stance. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 113 Comments »

San Francisco Blacklists 22 States Over Strict Abortion Laws

October 30th, 2019

Starting in 2020, the city of San Francisco will refuse to do business with 22 states that have restrictive abortion laws. Faith leaders and pro-life activists alike are upset that one city's progressive politics might impact their home state's bottom line. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 52 Comments »

Study: Fearing Reprisal, One-Third of Jews Publicly Hide Their Faith

October 25th, 2019

A recent survey shows that a significant portion of Jews are avoiding wearing the Star of David, skullcaps, and other religious markers in public. The survey results, which also show a rise in fears of increased anti-Semitism, have Jewish leaders wondering why hatred and fear is on the rise and how to stop it. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Life and Death | 35 Comments »

Texas Pastor Burns Book About Atheism, Claims USA is a “Christian Nation”

October 24th, 2019

An online feud between an attorney representing the Freedom For Religion Foundation (FFRF) and an outspoken Texas pastor escalated this week when the pastor posted a book-burning video to his official Twitter account. But by some accounts, the move backfired. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 62 Comments »

Does Celebrating Halloween Make You a 'Fake Christian'?

October 18th, 2019

Christian model Hailey Bieber recently asked for Halloween costume ideas from her 23 million Instagram followers. She unwittingly unleashed a deluge of comments calling her a 'FAKE CHRISTIAN' and re-ignited the debate on whether or not Christians should celebrate a holiday with pagan origins that celebrates the occult. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan, Christian | 82 Comments »

The Curious History of All Hallows' Eve and Its Cousin, Samhain

October 18th, 2019

It’s October, which means that almost anywhere you go, you’ll see signs of Halloween. From spooky decorations around the neighborhood, to carved pumpkins adorning front porches, to giant bags of candy piled high in supermarket aisles, it’s impossible to miss the festivities which culminate on October 31st. But why do we celebrate this holiday in the first place? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan, Progressive Spirituality | 82 Comments »

Faith Group Urges Followers to Sabotage "Pagan" Halloween with Gospel Messages

October 17th, 2019

A Texas pastor found himself in hot water after publicly urging his followers to ensure Halloween gets a surprising Christian twist this year. Pastor David Grisham Jr. used his Facebook page to spread the word about a fantastic plan he’d crafted to help convert nonbelievers and “lukewarm Christians” who participate in “pagan celebrations like Halloween.” Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan, Political & Religious Controversy | 42 Comments »

NBA Forced to Choose Between Human Rights and Chinese Money

October 17th, 2019

A frequent champion for civil rights issues in the U.S., the NBA is curiously refusing to take a stand on clear instances of injustice in one of its most profitable markets – leading fans and analysts alike to point out the hypocrisy of this deafening silence. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 3 Comments »

Infamous Christian 'Hell House' Returns to Scare Teens Into Belief in God

October 17th, 2019

Every October, churches across the country host their own biblical twist on the haunted house. 'Hell Houses' are designed to scare teens into following Jesus by showing graphic depictions of sins like racism, gun violence, and sexual abuse. Now the world's most controversial hell house is opening its doors for yet another Halloween season, and some are wondering if fear really is the best motivator for belief in Jesus. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 41 Comments »