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Mormon Church Accused of Routinely "Baptizing" Dead People – Including Holocaust Victims

February 24th, 2023

Is it a show of love or wildly offensive? The Mormon Church received pushback for posthumously baptizing the dead, particularly Jewish Holocaust victims, but also deceased celebrities and even mass murderers. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 107 Comments »

Christian School Baptizes 100 Students Without Parental Permission

September 9th, 2022

A Christian school in North Carolina is under water after parents found out that they baptized some 100 middle and high school students without parental knowledge. Is it okay to baptize kids without parental consent? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 96 Comments »

High School Football Team's On-Field Baptisms Draw Criticism

September 17th, 2019

The 'character coach' for a high school football team in Tennessee is in hot water after he baptized two players on the football field. The school district says no laws were violated, but the Freedom From Religion Foundation says it's a blatant violation of the separation of church and state. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 20 Comments »

Shocking Video: Catholic Priest Slaps Baby During Baptism

June 21st, 2018

A baptism ceremony took a dark turn when a Catholic priest appeared to lose his temper with a crying baby. To the shock of everyone involved, the frustrated priest proceeds to slap the child across the face. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 73 Comments »

Pastor Killed by Crocodile While Performing Lake Baptism

June 13th, 2018

A pastor organized a group baptism ceremony to welcome newcomers into his church, but the event went from holy to horrific when a large crocodile suddenly emerged from the murky waters. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 19 Comments »

Minister Resolutions for the New Year

December 29th, 2014

The New Year is upon us and as we gather to celebrate with our friends and families, you will undoubtedly hear about resolutions. January 1st brings with it a renewed focus on the possibilities for the future. Universal Life Church ministers have the unique ch Continue Reading »

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Would You Baptize an Alien?

December 10th, 2014

Discovering extraterrestrial life would certainly be a game-changer for humanity, but some people are refusing to let such a prospect shake their religious faith. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 8 Comments »

The Power of Water

June 15th, 2012

We interact with water every day. It’s in our cells, we consume it, wash with it and even play in it. For us – for life in general – there’s no denying its importance. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology | 11 Comments »

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