Christianity Archives - Page 24 of 28

Gay Marriage in the Anglican Church

October 7th, 2016

This latest decision by the Episcopal Church to permit gay marriage has been highly criticized by other branches of the Anglican Church. Although the response has been peaceful in nature, it has not been without drama.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 118 Comments

Searching for the Garden of Eden

August 12th, 2016

Due to its notoriety, the Garden of Eden has immense significance to many. The exact location of the ancient garden has long been sought after by humans, but is yet to be found.

Science & Technology 39 Comments

The Morality of "Designer" Babies

July 28th, 2016

Twenty years ago, Dolly the sheep became the first ever successfully cloned animal. When she was eventually revealed to the public in 1997, it sparked a storm of controversy. Now people are creating designer babies.

Political & Religious Controversy 24 Comments

If Big Families Freak You Out, You're Not Alone

May 17th, 2016

The size of the average American family has significantly shrunk in the last half century. Whereas large families were once the norm, now smaller families are more common - and many find large families strange.

Progressive Spirituality 48 Comments

National Threats: Youth Pastors, Toddlers, and White Americans

May 13th, 2016

Do you feel like America is a safe place? Not the sort of safe space a college student might ask for, but a country where you can feel free to live your life without fear of being physically harmed.

Political & Religious Controversy 58 Comments

State Trooper Fired for Proselytizing On Job

April 27th, 2016

A driver was pulled over by Officer Brian Hamilton in January for speeding. He then asked her if she had "been saved" and invited her to his church, even providing her driving directions.

Political & Religious Controversy 120 Comments

Sunday Service vs. Sunday Football - Pray or Play?

February 29th, 2016

There is a real argument to be made that football is better at bringing people together than church is, but should it be? Not everyone thinks the pigskin should supercede God.

Progressive Spirituality 13 Comments

Idaho Wants Bible as Science Text

February 29th, 2016

Republicans in Idaho are looking to use the Bible as a classroom reference tool. Senator Nuxoll is introducing a bill that will allow public schools to refer to the Bible as a reference in a wide variety of subjects.

Political & Religious Controversy 100 Comments

These Men Want to Make Rape Legal

February 4th, 2016

Rape is a great teaching tool. Women have too much power and autonomy in our culture. Women are valued insofar as they are beautiful and subservient to men. These are the views of a group called Return of Kings.

Political & Religious Controversy 152 Comments

So You Think You Can Preach?

August 31st, 2015

One new reality show, So You Think You Can Preach? has generated quite a great deal of buzz in the religious community. Is a reality tv show really the most effective way to select a new minister for a congregation?

Political & Religious Controversy 27 Comments

Previous 24 of 28 Next

The Universal Life Church proudly welcomes all who feel called to get ordained, regardless of creed. We enable all faiths; Christian, Jewish, Mormon, Muslim, Pagan, Wiccan, Atheist – and more – to join our growing non-denominational congregation. Underlying everything we do is a simple core belief: that we are all children of the same universe.

Ready to share your thoughts? Click here to log in to your account. Not yet ordained? You can sign up in just minutes by filling out a free ordination application.