Hate Archives - Universal Life Church Monastery Blog

"This is Abuse": Orthodox Jews Targeted in Water Pistol Attacks

August 10th, 2025

Two UK men are facing hate crime charges for driving around and spraying Orthodox Jews with water guns. Jewish groups say that though pranks like this may seem harmless, they can lead to violence against Jews.

Political & Religious Controversy 55 Comments

Michigan Prisons Must Recognize White Supremacist Religion, Court Rules

July 6th, 2023

A Michigan appeals court just ruled the the state's Corrections Department must recognize Christian Identity, a white supremacist faith that is Christian in name only. Do hateful faiths fall under freedom of religion?

Political & Religious Controversy 299 Comments

What Should Pat Robertson’s Legacy Be?

June 9th, 2023

Evangelical leader Pat Robertson passed away earlier this week, and ohhh boy did people have some feelings about that. We review Robertson's legacy and highlight reactions from the ULC community to his death.

Political & Religious Controversy 103 Comments

Nazi Homeschooling Network Under Investigation

February 1st, 2023

The state of Ohio is investigating a Nazi homeschooling network with thousands of members, which uses homeschooling to teach hate to their kids. Shockingly, religious freedom laws might mean this is legal.

Political & Religious Controversy 93 Comments

Your In-Depth Guide to the Kanye West and Kyrie Irving Antisemitism Controversy

November 3rd, 2022

A billionaire music mogul has seen the empire he spent 20 years building crumble in a matter of weeks following the intense controversy over his public promotion of antisemitic views. What's going on with Kanye West?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 60 Comments

Texas Pastor Says Gays Should Be Executed

June 3rd, 2022

A Texas pastor is catching heat for his particularly fiery comments regarding Pride. At a town hall meeting, he actually suggested that gays be executed. So... we take it we won't see you at the Pride parade, pastor?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 239 Comments

Jewish Teens Celebrating Hanukkah Attacked in Viral Video

December 4th, 2021

A disturbing video shows men attacking and making obscene gestures towards a bus full of Jewish teens who were celebrating Hanukkah in the streets of London. Even more disturbing, attacks like this are on the rise.

Political & Religious Controversy 38 Comments

Nazis on Parade: Holocaust-themed Festival in Spain Causes Global Outrage

February 27th, 2020

A Holocaust-themed parade in Spain is drawing global criticism for its vulgar use of Nazi imagery, including dancing Nazis and floats decorated like crematoriums. Even if meant satirically, are images like that harmful?

Political & Religious Controversy 28 Comments

The "OK" Hand Gesture Listed as a Hate Symbol

October 7th, 2019

Last week the Anti-Defamation League added the 'OK' hand gesture to its list of hate symbols. How did a symbol that means 'all is well' come to be an emblem of white supremacy?

Political & Religious Controversy 130 Comments

Trump Tweets Linked to Rise in Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes

July 23rd, 2018

Researchers have discovered a link between President Trump's tweets criticizing Islam and a corresponding rise in anti-Muslim hate crimes. Trump’s message has struck a chord with many Americans who believe that Islam poses a grave threat to the Western world.

Political & Religious Controversy 300 Comments

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