Controversy Archives - Universal Life Church Monastery Blog
June 3rd, 2022
One librarian is preemptively banning Pride Month displays, Black History Month displays, and more. He says it's a defensive measure to combat book bans, but others say it brushes marginalized communities under the rug.
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May 18th, 2022
Is the 'yoga Barbie' toy a portal to demonic possession? One Christian influencer says yes, arguing that the toy is demonically influenced and could cause children to rebel, become depressed, and even commit suicide.
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March 9th, 2022
How should we engage with those that we disagree with? Witches are sending controversial pastor Greg Locke sex toys and glitter in the mail after his comments threatening six witches in his church went viral.
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February 23rd, 2022
One reverend stated last year that Jesus Christ "transgenders himself" multiple times in the Bible in a clip that's now making the rounds on social media. Was Jesus actually a norm-destroying hetereopatriarchy smasher?
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February 8th, 2022
Is it okay to burn books we don't like? One Tennessee pastor caused a firestorm last week when he held a bonfire for his congregation, burning 'demonic' books like Harry Potter and Twilight in the blaze.
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February 4th, 2022
Whoopi Goldberg was suspended from 'The View' following shocking comments about the Holocaust, including that it "wasn't about race." In the days since, she's apologized, doubled down, and apologized again.
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January 6th, 2022
Comedian Jon Stewart recently said that the goblins in the Harry Potter series are antisemitic stereotypes, pointing to their physical appearance and jobs as bankers. But others say sometimes a goblin is just a goblin.
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December 28th, 2021
A Virginia library is in hot water after putting the Bible in a display on frequently banned books. Some found putting it on display next to "pornographic" books offensive, but some are wondering what the big deal is.
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December 10th, 2021
A plumber found thousands of dollars in cash in the walls at Lakewood Church, a megachurch in the Houson area headed by televangelist Joel Osteen. As the money came tumbling out of the walls, so did the questions.
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