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The Pushback to Marriage Equality

July 31st, 2015

Since the Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality, there has been pushback among conservatives. Some are claiming that the decision is oppressive.

Political & Religious Controversy 82 Comments

Where We’ve Been For the past decade, the ULC Monastery has worked tirelessly to secure your rights as a minister. We have lobbied and even threatened litigation against states and clerks of the court that have refused to recognize our legal standing. Becaus

Progressive Spirituality 10 Comments

Male Gods and Gender Roles

November 26th, 2014

The gender you ascribe to God might reflect your attitude about women and sexual minorities, a new study suggests. In particular, it seems that belief in a male god correlates with greater opposition to gay marriage.

Progressive Spirituality 57 Comments

Tradition vs Inspiration: On God, Gays, and Divorce

October 20th, 2014

For progressive Catholics, it was yet another resounding victory—or so it seemed. The pope had issued a statement seeking even greater acceptance of gay people and remarried Catholics.

Progressive Spirituality 5 Comments

Was Jesus Christ Really Crucified?

May 14th, 2014

Just a few days ago, an ancient Bible that suggests Jesus Christ was not crucified captured the public’s attention once again when it was installed in a museum in Turkey. The 1,500-year-old tome, written in Aramaic, purportedly contains the Gospel of Barnaba

Political & Religious Controversy 2 Comments

The Growth of Bible Skepticism in America

April 14th, 2014

“For the Bible tells me so”. Most Christians in America probably remember singing these very words as children in Sunday school. It is a simple proclamation that if the “Good Book” says so, you can be sure it is true. But this strong faith in Biblical

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Jimmy Carter on Religion and Sexism

March 27th, 2014

How has religion contributed to the oppression of women and girls? Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter explores this question in a recent interview, arguing that religious fundamentalism has misused religious texts.

LGBTQ & Human Rights Leave a Comment

Rethinking Our Attitudes about Sin

February 17th, 2014

As we move closer to the Carnival and Lent seasons, many Christians are beginning to reflect on the juxtaposition of Carnival’s sinful pleasures, and the self-restraint and reflection of Lent.

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Who Was Saint Valentine?

February 5th, 2014

St. Valentine’s Day is the quintessential holiday of romantic love, but little is known about the day’s namesake. The legend of Saint Valentine is shrouded in mystery.

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America's Best Christian

December 12th, 2013

You may have heard of Mrs. Betty Bowers, the wealthy, elegantly dressed brunette who gives lessons on being a good Christian. The fictional character raises some critiques of religion and government in America.

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Christianity Archives - Page 25 of 28

The Pushback to Marriage Equality

The Pushback to Marriage Equality

ULC: Review of a Decade

ULC: Review of a Decade

Male Gods and Gender Roles

Male Gods and Gender Roles

Tradition vs Inspiration: On God, Gays, and Divorce

Tradition vs Inspiration: On God, Gays, and Divorce

Was Jesus Christ Really Crucified?

Was Jesus Christ Really Crucified?

The Growth of Bible Skepticism in America

The Growth of Bible Skepticism in America

Jimmy Carter on Religion and Sexism

Jimmy Carter on Religion and Sexism

Rethinking Our Attitudes about Sin

Rethinking Our Attitudes about Sin

Who Was Saint Valentine?

Who Was Saint Valentine?

America's Best Christian

America's Best Christian