Protest Archives - Universal Life Church Monastery Blog
July 10th, 2025
A Mississippi street preacher was barred from using slurs outside a concert venue. Now he's suing the city, and the Supreme Court agreed to weigh in on free speech vs. public decency.
What Do the Abrahamic Faiths Say About Immigrants?
June 13th, 2025
As LA erupts in protest over ICE raids on immigrant communities, many are looking to their holy books for guidance. What do Judaism, Christianity, and Islam really say about immigrants and strangers?
Faith Leaders Hold Prayer Vigil Against DOGE Cuts
March 17th, 2025
Evangelical leaders held a prayer vigil protesting foreign aid cuts by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, calling them a moral failure that harms vulnerable communities worldwide.
Satanic "Black Mass" Sparks Catholic Outrage In Kansas
March 12th, 2025
A Satanic group is planning a controversial Black Mass at the Kansas Capitol, sparking outrage from Catholic groups who call it a blasphemous mockery of their faith which shouldn't legally be allowed to occur.
Black Faith Leaders Urge Boycott of Target Over DEI Rollback
February 24th, 2025
Black faith leaders are urging a nationwide boycott of Target after the corporate retailer cut its DEI programs after President Trump took office. Will this protest send a message to corporate America?
A Demonic "Perversion"? Texas Christians Protest Krampus-themed Parade
December 4th, 2024
Christians in San Antonio, Texas are protesting an upcoming Krampus-themed parade, hoping to get it canceled. They say that it is not only unsuitable for children, but also may put their very soul in mortal peril.
"Satanic Santa" in New Horror Flick Scares up Religious Protests
October 18th, 2024
The number one movie at the box office, Terrifier 3, is also the subject of protests by some Christian groups, who object to the film's over the top violence, blasphemous religious imagery, and murderous "Satanic Santa".
Alliance of Christian Investors Pressure Retailers to Drop Abortion Drug
August 15th, 2024
Should Costco and Walmart offer an abortion drug? A group of Christian investors says no, and is urging the nation's largest retailers not to sell the abortion pills, warning that they may receive public backlash.
Pro-Israel, Pro-Palestine Groups Clash Outside LA Synagogue
June 26th, 2024
Violence erupted between pro-Palestine protesters and pro-Israel counter-protesters in the streets outside a Los Angeles synagogue, which drew widespread condemnation from politicians and public officials.
Thousands Sign Petition Protesting "Blatantly Gay" Jewelry Ad
February 9th, 2024
Thousands have signed a petition protesting a new ad by jewelry maker Pandora. The commercial features a lesbian couple embracing, and now some are protesting the jeweler for "flaunting" gay relationships in their face.
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