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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

Dalai Lama Apologizes For Asking Young Boy to "Suck His Tongue"

April 12th, 2023

His Holiness the Dalai Lama has set off an international firestorm and become the target of intense criticism after instructing a young boy to "suck his tongue" during a recent public event in Northern India.

Political & Religious Controversy 93 Comments

Humane Treatment of Animals: 3 Different Stories

March 15th, 2016

The Universal Life Church is itself an open organization believing that we are all children of the same universe, and though it might not be apparent, we mean that to include all creatures, great and small.

Progressive Spirituality 14 Comments

Universal Life Church Condemns Misguided Spiritual Leader's Comments

January 9th, 2013

Most of us expect our spiritual leaders to defend the poor, needy, and oppressed. We expect them to speak out on behalf of victims of violent crimes such as rape, assault, and murder.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 4 Comments

Should ULC Ministers Support The "Buy A Girl" Campaign?

May 5th, 2012

Nanhi Kali's "Buy A Girl" campaign tries to fight trafficking by funding girls' education, but the controversial use of satire has elicited mixed reactions from the public. Should ULC ministers support it?

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