Celebrities Archives - Universal Life Church Monastery Blog
February 15th, 2024
Taylor Swift has some of the most analyzed lyrics of all time, and many of her songs have religious references. We take a deep dive into the Swift songbook to examine her religious allusions and find their meaning.
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December 2nd, 2022
In a recent interview, Kanye West doubled down on his antisemitic beliefs, claiming that he "loves Hitler." Kanye insists that his views stem from biblical teachings, but some pastors disagree with this framing.
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July 13th, 2021
Should we talk to our therapist about our problems, or is God's ear enough? Pop star Britney Spears recently said that she doesn't believe in therapy and that she prefers to taker her problems to God directly.
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July 9th, 2021
What should one wear when visiting the Vatican? Kim Kardashian opted for a revealing low-cut white dress that caused quite the stir on social media, with users arguing that the fashion mogul was dressed inappropriately.
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February 26th, 2020
Chances are you've heard of crystal healing: putting different crystals on different parts of your body to cure maladies as varied as anxiety, aches or pains, or lack of libido. Does this New Age technique actually work?
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January 7th, 2019
Christian Bale caused a stir at the Golden Globes by thanking Satan for giving him inspiration on how to play the role of former vice president Dick Cheney. The Church of Satan responded with wholehearted approval.
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April 10th, 2018
A report from The Guardian indicates Adele joined the Universal Life Church earlier this year to officiate a wedding for close friend Alan Carr and his partner.
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February 26th, 2018
Depending on who you ask, Billy Graham leaves behind either a storied legacy that will never be rivaled by another Christian preacher, or an enduring message of bigotry toward certain groups not favored by the Bible’s teachings.
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January 17th, 2018
Famous Jewish comedian and actor Jerry Seinfeld is under fire after a visit to Israel earlier this month. The outrage began when he took his family to a so-called “anti-terror fantasy camp” in Jerusalem’s West Bank.
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