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Does Donald Trump Think He's Jesus Christ?

April 14th, 2026

President Trump is facing fallout from prominent Christian conservatives after posting an image on social media depicting him as Jesus Christ - an image which he says he thought depicted him as a doctor.

Political & Religious Controversy 169 Comments

The Dark History of Crucifixion – And Why Jesus Wasn't Alone

April 2nd, 2026

Most people know the story of Jesus on the cross. Fewer know what crucifixion actually was, what the wood was made of, or where it ended up. The history might surprise you.

ULC Minister Training & Education 26 Comments

Why Is It Called "Good" Friday, Anyway?

March 30th, 2026

Good Friday marks the crucifixion of Jesus – so why is it called "good"? The answer involves a dead language, a faith puzzle, and a word that doesn't mean what you think.

ULC Minister Training & Education 30 Comments

"Mortar Jesus" Poster Raises Alarm In U.S. Military

March 23rd, 2026

A black-and-white poster showing Jesus firing a mortar round was recently discovered inside a U.S. Army battalion headquarters. It’s the latest in an ongoing controversy about religious zealotry in the U.S. military.

Political & Religious Controversy 99 Comments

Billboard Reading "Jesus Is Not God" Vandalized in LA

January 29th, 2026

Is vandalism acceptable if it’s in the name of evangelism? A video going viral shows a man atop a Los Angeles billboard, paint can in hand, carefully covering the word "not" on a sign that reads "Jesus is not God."

Political & Religious Controversy 80 Comments

Was Jesus an Illegal Immigrant?

December 12th, 2025

Reading biblical texts about the birth of Jesus, there's an overlooked theme with parallels to a hot button-issue of our own time: immigration. Was Jesus an immigrant? If so, was he a legal immigrant?

ULC Minister Training & Education 108 Comments

Religious History of Zombies (and Does Jesus Qualify?)

October 23rd, 2025

The viral question making the rounds on Reddit and TikTok of whether Jesus could be considered a zombie has sparked a debate blending theology, folklore, and pop culture’s fascination with the undead.

Life and Death 25 Comments

A Carpenter Named Jesus is Facing Deportation

August 15th, 2025

A carpenter named Jesus has been arrested by ICE. Now his church community is fighting to keep him from being deported. How one man's story sheds light on the debate over what the future of America should look like.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 152 Comments

"It's Giving Holy Spirit": AI Bible Stories Flood TikTok

July 11th, 2025

AI-generated Bible TikToks are going viral, turning Jesus into a slang-speaking influencer. Is this a fresh take on scripture bringing the Bible to a new generation, or are we sacrificing meaning for memes?

Science & Technology 36 Comments

New Side Hustle? Jesus Models in High Demand in Utah

January 3rd, 2025

Ever wondered what it’s like to be Jesus for a living? In Utah, Jesus lookalikes are cashing in, posing for wedding photos, family portraits, and events and earnings earning hundreds of dollars per hour while doing so.

Christian 88 Comments

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