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The Secret Religious History of April Fools' Day

March 27th, 2025

Do you know the secret religious history of April Fools' Day? Our dedicated prank day has a history dating back centuries, and involves a narcissistic pope, a feast of ass, and a holy circumcision.

ULC Minister Training & Education 48 Comments

Is Voodoo Coming to a Town Near You?

October 24th, 2024

What is Voodoo? The Haitian faith is losing stigma but still widely misunderstood in the United States, owing to pop culture misconceptions like zombies and Voodoo dolls.

Pagan & Wiccan 39 Comments

Do All Dogs Go to Heaven? The Answer Might Surprise You

October 7th, 2024

Do all pets get to go to heaven? There’s actually substantial disagreement on this question. It may also depend on the religion of the person you ask – here's what different religions have to say on the subject.

Progressive Spirituality 112 Comments

The Secret Religious History of the Olympics

July 25th, 2024

The 2024 Olympics are upon us! But how much do you know about them, really? Most people know the games originated in Ancient Greece, but do you know about the role that religion played (and still plays) to this day?

ULC Minister Training & Education 8 Comments

What Happened to Each Faith's Major Prophet?

May 10th, 2024

How did the main prophet from each major global religion pass away? Some were murdered, some passed of illness, some of natural causes - and some even died and were resurrected. Here's how major prophets met their end.

ULC Minister Training & Education 56 Comments

What the World's Major Faiths Say About Transgender People

April 26th, 2024

Gender transition and gender identity are some of the biggest issues being discussed today. Are the world's major faiths accepting of transgender people, or are they hostile to the idea of gender transition?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 116 Comments

Swapping Religions: Famous People Who Converted to a New Faith

March 15th, 2024

Conversions, born-agains, and secular pivots; Numerous faith leaders, politicians, and celebrities have lost and found faith over the years. Here are some of the most famous religious conversions in recent years.

Progressive Spirituality 72 Comments

Is "Religious Trauma" a Mental Disorder? Psychiatrists Are Torn

February 2nd, 2024

Psychiatrists are currently debating how best to categorize 'religious trauma,' particularly when it comes to the LGBTQ community. Should it be a recognized mental health disorder, or not?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 231 Comments

Parents Outraged After Students Forced to Make Religious Native American Dolls in Class

June 19th, 2023

Parents in Ohio say a social studies lesson on the Hopi Native American tribe violated their child's freedom of religion. Students were tasked with creating kachina dolls, which are of spiritual significance to the Hopi.

Political & Religious Controversy 218 Comments

Missionaries in the Metaverse? Christianity Steps Into Digital Age to Recruit

April 21st, 2023

Christian churches are stepping out into the digital world of virtual reality and video games to recruit new converts. Is going online to preach an ingenious strategy, or a sign of pure desperation?

ULC Minister Training & Education 41 Comments

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