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Study: Christians Twice as Likely to Blame Poverty on Laziness

August 9th, 2017

A study found that religion is a significant factor in how Americans perceive poverty. The results showed that Christians were far more likely than non-Christians to blame poverty on the failings of the individual.

Christian 74 Comments

Priest’s Final Wish: Don’t Give My Killer the Death Penalty

March 23rd, 2017

Reverend Rene Robert didn't believe in capital punishment. Then the unthinkable happened: he was kidnapped and brutally murdered. By the letter of the law, his killer should face the death penalty. But will Rev. Robert's final wishes be respected?

Life and Death 6 Comments

Cherishing Every Moment: Joey Feek Says Goodbye

March 11th, 2016

Cancer is one of the worst things in this world. It can hit anyone of any age, and almost everyone knows at least one person affected by it, and it takes far too many lives each year.

Life and Death 27 Comments

The Dalai Lama’s Arguments for a Female Successor

May 3rd, 2013

The Dalai Lama has announced he approves of a woman taking his place when he dies. The leader of Tibetan Buddhism revealed his thoughts on a female successor during an interview.

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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

Are Secular People More Compassionate?

May 18th, 2012

Popular belief states that religion teaches people to have compassion for one another, but is this really the case? A new study suggests that the unreligious might be more compassionate towards others.

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