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What Do the World's Major Faiths Say About Gambling?

February 23rd, 2026

Thanks to online betting websites, you can bet on pretty much anything these days: Including whether Jesus will return this year. That got us thinking... What do the world's faiths say about gambling, anyway?

ULC Minister Training & Education 40 Comments

Islam Is World’s Fastest Growing Faith, According to New Study

August 28th, 2025

A new study found that while Christianity remains the globe’s biggest religion, if current trends hold, it won’t be for long. Data shows that while Christianity is growing, another faith is growing even faster: Islam.

ULC Minister Training & Education 112 Comments

World's Largest Religious Gathering Begins in India

January 17th, 2025

Maha Kumbh Mela just began in India. This Hindu celebration is the world's largest religious gathering, and will draw some 400 million faithful over the next six weeks for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration.

ULC Minister Training & Education 53 Comments

"Sacred" Whale Sculpture Spawns New Religion in Utah

April 10th, 2023

A 'Sacred Whale' statue in a trendy Salt Lake City neighborhood is being credited with the recent snow in Utah. Is there a connection between the whale and the weather? The Church of the Sacred Whale says yes.

Progressive Spirituality 82 Comments

Is "Fake Christianity" America's Biggest Religion?

July 29th, 2021

How much of the Bible must you believe to be Christian? A recent poll found that many Christian Millennials have some moral and political beliefs that conflict with their faith. Can they still be considered Christian?

Christian 155 Comments

Are There Other Life Forms in the Universe? Discovery May Be Imminent

February 24th, 2021

The Perseverance Rover touched down on Mars, and has officially begun its search for signs of life on the red planet. What happens if that actually happens? How will society and the world's faiths react?

Science & Technology 51 Comments

Remembering The Forgotten: WWI Fought By More Than Just Christians

November 11th, 2020

Despite battlefield efforts from all faith groups in World War I, the contributions of Muslims, Sikhs, and others seem chronically forgotten if not erased from the history books. Now some are fighting for recognition.

ULC Minister Training & Education 16 Comments

Closure Denied: Mounting COVID-19 Deaths Expose Tragic Reality

July 16th, 2020

The unfortunate reality is that in the United States, COVID is back on the rise. And that means considering the worst case scenario. However, end-of-life planning doesn't have to be a morbid exercise.

Life and Death 8 Comments

Christian Rock Star Reveals He No Longer Believes in God

May 27th, 2020

The lead singer of a popular Christian rock group recently announced on Instagram that he's lost his faith, mirroring other prominent faith leaders who've left Christianity. Responses ranged from supportive to outraged.

Christian 66 Comments

Lesbian Couple Declares Legal Victory Over Christian B&B

March 18th, 2019

The Supreme Court dealt a blow to traditional faith groups Monday when it declined to hear oral arguments on a case involving a Christian-owned B&B. The Aloha Bed & Breakfast has been tied up in court since 2011 when a lesbian couple sued the business for refusing to rent them a room.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 192 Comments

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