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Kicking ‘Em While They’re Down: Criminalizing the Homeless

December 28th, 2016

A Maryland church was hit with $12,000 in fines from police for "illegal use of the property as housing units" for letting homeless people camp outside. Are we seriously criminalizing homelessness now?

Political & Religious Controversy 60 Comments

The Benefits of Giving Back

February 9th, 2016

People’s needs can vary greatly; some might need money while others simply need someone to talk to. You have probably found yourself in situations where you needed to help someone.

Progressive Spirituality 7 Comments

A Lesson on Generosity for Universal Life Church Ministers

February 7th, 2013

Pretend you are a struggling restaurant server scraping by to make ends meet. You get back your customer's bill and read the following words scrawled all over it: "I give God 10%. Why do you get 18?" This is precisely what one server experienced recently when

ULC Minister Training & Education 5 Comments

How Should Ordained Ministers Contribute to the Common Good?

August 28th, 2012

Should ministers be selective about their charitable giving, or should they assume an attitude of non-judgmental liberality? A new study on the generosity of Americans might shed light on this question.

Uncategorized 1 Comment

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