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Rick Perry Claims Trump is God's "Chosen One"

November 27th, 2019

Rick Perry has given Christians a little more to chew on this upcoming Thanksgiving. The former Texas governor and presidential hopeful turned… self-styled theologian(?) says Trump is God's "chosen one."

Political & Religious Controversy 58 Comments

Bobby Flay: Iron Chef Now Iron Minister

August 2nd, 2013

Bobby Flay, the celebrity chef, restaurateur, and television personality has recently garnished his already impressive profile with an exciting new status: ordained minister.

Humor & Satire 1 Comment

ULC Applauds Call to End Female Genital Mutilation

February 5th, 2013

Religious leaders should convince their laypeople to relinquish the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM), a group of African leaders have announced. The practice, which is widespread in parts of Africa and Asia, is not required by scripture, they argued

LGBTQ & Human Rights 1 Comment

Bronze-Age Sexism in the Modern-Day Church

February 23rd, 2012

The model of "Christianity as masculinity" has developed into a sort of religious trend of late, as if to counteract rapid social changes in gender and sexual identity.

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Members of Village People Officiate ULC Wedding

November 21st, 2011

We all know the Village People for classic hits like "YMCA" and "In the Navy", and for their eccentric, flamboyant outfits. Now members of the iconic band are officiating weddings with ULC online ordination!

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