Discrimination Archives - Universal Life Church Monastery Blog
February 23rd, 2023
Is it censorship or changing with the times? Hundreds of changes have recently been made to Roald Dahl's books by publisher Puffin in order to reflect modern sensibilities. But many were outraged at the edits.
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December 2nd, 2022
In a recent interview, Kanye West doubled down on his antisemitic beliefs, claiming that he "loves Hitler." Kanye insists that his views stem from biblical teachings, but some pastors disagree with this framing.
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July 25th, 2022
A Walgreens cashier refused to sell condoms to an unmarried woman, citing their religious convictions. The story prompted outrage and protests, but Walgreens said the employee didn't do anything wrong.
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July 22nd, 2022
A new wedding venue in Michigan is already making headlines, and not for the quality of their services. The couple that owns it say they'll only serve straight couples, outraging many online and prompting protests.
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July 12th, 2022
A Jewish couple in Tennessee was denied adoption services from a Christian adoption agency, prompting a panel of judges to later rule that religious discrimination is legal in the state of Tennessee.
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February 28th, 2022
One Christian website designer took a case a case against Colorado to the Supreme Court, arguing her state's anti-discrimination laws, which protect LGBTQ people, violate her freedom of religion and freedom of speech.
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January 27th, 2022
Stormy Daniels - yes, that Stormy Daniels - says she's being religiously discriminated against, as lawyers argue that her belief in the occult, including ghost hunting, should prohibit her from testifying in court.
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January 24th, 2022
A Jewish couple is suing Tennessee after a state-sponsored Christian adoption agency refused to assist them. Should religious adoption agencies be able to turn down potential parents because they're a different faith?
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December 1st, 2021
A Christian florist who spent eight years in the Washington State courts for her right to deny service to a same-sex couple has finally thrown in the legal towel, agreeing to settle with the two men.
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