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Child Marriage Debate Rages on in America

March 8th, 2018

Donna Pollard was 16 when she married a 31-year-old man, and Donna Pollard’s story is far from unique. Between 2000 and 2015, there were more than 200,000 child marriages in the United States.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 97 Comments

The 7 Strangest Marriages From Around the World

December 1st, 2017

When it comes to marriage, they say love knows no bounds. Well, we're inclined to believe it! This list of odd pairings will leave you scratching your head. From a 106-year-old bride to a woman in love with a building, there sure are some strange couples out there.

Humor & Satire 13 Comments

A Turning Point? Christian Support for Gay Rights is Growing

August 10th, 2017

In contrast to recent signals from the White House, statistics show that public support for gay marriage has been steadily increasing in recent years. Across America, people are more accepting of the LGBT community than ever before. And it’s not just atheist

LGBTQ & Human Rights 84 Comments

29 Years After Husband Tried to Kill Her, Wife Finally Granted Divorce

May 18th, 2017

Esther has spent the past 29 years attempting unsuccessfully to divorce her husband. While civil proceedings moved quickly through the courts after her husband tried to murder her, religious divorce is taking a while.

Political & Religious Controversy 14 Comments

After 59 Years of Marriage, Couple Dies Holding Hands

March 21st, 2017

After 59 years of marriage, Margaret and Don Livengood spent their final few days together, side-by-side in a single hospital room, holding hands. When the end finally came, Don and Margaret passed away within a few short hours of one other. The bittersweet e

Life and Death 7 Comments

“Holy Hush”: Domestic Violence Goes Unspoken in the Church

October 20th, 2016

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and organizations around the country are holding events to highlight the issue. Those showing support include many churches and religious groups.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 61 Comments

Modern Marriages Are "Invalid" Says Pope Francis

June 21st, 2016

Pope Francis raised eyebrows last week when he said that most modern marriages are “invalid," arguing that young people take the commitment of marriage casually and don't understand how serious it is.

Political & Religious Controversy 46 Comments

Women’s Roles and the Gospel of Jesus’s Wife

April 21st, 2014

If it was ever discovered that Jesus had a wife, what would it mean for the future of the church? A couple of years ago, an ancient papyrus fragment was discovered with references to such a figure.

Political & Religious Controversy 2 Comments

The Wedding Vow: Ever Changing Pledge of Devotion

April 9th, 2014

“To have and to hold”. “To love and to cherish”. Such phrases have left an indelible mark on our understanding of what it means to unite in holy matrimony, at least in Western Christianity.

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ULC Minister's Research Exposes Posthumous Romney Weddings

February 22nd, 2012

A ULC minister unearthed documents indicating that some of presidential hopeful MittRomney's ancestors were married to multiple spouses in posthumous wedding ceremonies.

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