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OK Boomer, Get Out: Church Asks Congregants Over Age 60 to Leave

January 23rd, 2020

One of the biggest struggles facing churches today is attracting Millennials. One church in Minnesota is taking a rather unique approach to convincing young people to visit: asking all the elderly congregants to leave. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 61 Comments »

California Pastor Starts First-Ever Christian Cannabis Company

May 9th, 2019

Despite the growing popularity of cannabis, traditional religion remains quite wary of the substance. One California pastor is working hard trying to change that. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Progressive Spirituality, Christian | 61 Comments »

Controversial Church Believes Drinking Bleach Cures All Diseases

April 29th, 2019

A religious group has found itself in hot water after showcasing a special healing beverage it manufactures and sells. But according to the FDA, this so-called "miracle cure" is actually just industrial bleach. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology, Political & Religious Controversy | 72 Comments »

Donations Pour in for Destroyed Black Churches After Notre Dame Fire

April 20th, 2019

Over the course of several weeks prior to the Notre Dame blaze, three historically black churches in Louisiana were destroyed by an arsonist. What began as a tragic story of hate soon morphed into one of unity. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Progressive Spirituality, Christian | 28 Comments »

Immigrant Avoids Deportation by Taking Shelter in D.C. Church

December 27th, 2018

A 40-year-old Virginia woman ignored her deportation order and instead took shelter in a local church. “I am going to fight,” she declared. “I feel powerless. But I trust in God for a solution." Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 214 Comments »

Nativity Scene with Baby Jesus in Cage Draws Religious Ire

December 12th, 2018

A Massachusetts church created a Nativity scene featuring baby Jesus in a metal cage. The display is intended to raise awareness about immigration issues, but it's also generated backlash from conservative circles. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Progressive Spirituality, Christian | 109 Comments »

Welcome to the 'Church of Safe Injection,' Where Jesus Comes Second to Clean Needles

November 5th, 2018

The Church of Safe Injection is combating the opioid crisis by handing out sterile needles, overdose medication - and bibles, just for good measure. But some say this approach only enables addicts and promotes long-term addiction. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 41 Comments »

Youth Football Players Going to Hell, Preacher Claims in Wild Rant

August 31st, 2018

Baptist Preacher Ernie Spence was walking by an athletic field on a recent Sunday afternoon and was shocked to discover a youth football game underway. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 47 Comments »

Mom Outraged After Police Raid Son's Funeral, Arrest His Best Friend

August 10th, 2018

A Virginia mother is speaking out after her son's funeral was interrupted by police, who raided the church and arrested her son's best friend before he could give a eulogy. Should the cops have been more respectful to the deceased? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 45 Comments »

Gay Teen Rejected By Christian Parents Receives Incredible Surprise

August 6th, 2018

After two Baptist parents discovered their high school son was gay, he was forced out of the house. Then they refused to help him pay for college. But just when it seemed things couldn't get much worse, the story went viral - and everything changed. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 80 Comments »

The Universal Life Church Ministries 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.