The Universal Life Church Blog

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.

School Field Trip to Gay Bar Sparks Outrage in Florida

November 5th, 2021

A Florida elementary school is receiving major backlash after their field trip to a local gay bar made national news. They say it was to teach kids about community and the workforce, but some parents are outraged. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 155 Comments »

This is Unorthodox: 'Fake' Rabbis Outed as Undercover Evangelicals

November 4th, 2021

A pair of Orthodox rabbis have been outed as evangelicals, allegedly working undercover for over a decade as spies, hoping to convert Jews to Christianity. Now many in the Jewish community feel conned. James Conned. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 69 Comments »

Pick Your Favorite Monster: The History of Halloween Creatures Explained

October 29th, 2021

With Halloween right around the corner, we decided to dive into the spirit of the spooky season by breaking down the origin stories of some of the most popular creatures that might be haunting your doorstep this year. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 24 Comments »

Study: Pagans Most Pro-LGBTQ Religious Group

October 28th, 2021

According to one study, the Pagan community is the most pro-LGBTQ religious group with some 93% of Pagans supporting the gay community. What is it about Paganism that makes them more likely to support gay rights? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan | 42 Comments »

Long Before Witches in Salem, Europe Had 'Werewolf Trials'

October 25th, 2021

Did you know that long before we were persecuting witches in America, we were persecuting werewolves in Europe? From beheadings to burnings, those accused of 'werewolfery' often met a rather unpleasant fate. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan | 32 Comments »

New Zealand's "Official Wizard" Fired After 23 Years on the Job

October 21st, 2021

New Zealand's letting the world's only taxpayer-funded wizard go after two decades of service. The city of Christchurch's 'Official Wizard' won't have his contract renewed in December, ending his lengthy, magical tenure. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan | 55 Comments »

Expelling Satan: Parents Want Metalhead High School Principal Fired

October 15th, 2021

A high school principal is under fire from concerned parents, all because she loves the metal band Iron Maiden and posed with a handmade '666' sign. Students love her, but some parents think she's downright demonic. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan | 50 Comments »

Is Brian Laundrie 'Demonic'? Dog the Bounty Hunter Says Yes

October 15th, 2021

Dog the Bounty Hunter's on the hunt for Brian Laundrie, and he may just be dealing with forces beyond earthly control. Dog says that he's taken a thorough look at Laundrie, and has determined that he's "demonic." Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan | 60 Comments »

Man Sues Psychic Over Failure to Remove Witch's Curse

October 14th, 2021

A California man is suing a psychic for $25,000 in damages after she failed to remove a curse that she says his ex-girlfriend placed on him. When the service is supernatural, can you really sue for failure to deliver? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan | 76 Comments »

Dark Secrets: Inquiry Reveals 330,000 French Children Abused by Clergy

October 8th, 2021

An independent commission of child abuse within the Catholic Church in France has concluded after two years, finding that some 330,000 children, most of them boys, were abused by Catholic officials since 1950. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 61 Comments »