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What is the Difference Between Voodoo and Hoodoo?

March 17th, 2023

Voodoo and Hoodoo: What's the difference? Many, even those involved in the realm of witchcraft, falsely believe that these are two words that mean the same thing, but Voodoo and Hoodoo are very different. Continue Reading »

Posted in: ULC Minister Training & Education | 38 Comments »

The 11th Commandment: Love Your AIs as You Love Yourselves?

March 6th, 2023

We have rules for cooperating with our fellow humans, but how does AI fit into the equation? What does living alongside robots look like? Those are the tough questions that faith leaders are grappling with. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology, Life and Death | 59 Comments »

Senate Votes to Advance Same-Sex Marriage Protections Across the U.S.

November 16th, 2022

The U.S. Senate just voted 62-37 to advance a bill that would extend legal same-sex marriage protections across the United States. While some LGBTQ rights advocates celebrate, the bill remains controversial. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 49 Comments »

Should White Christian Parents Be Allowed to Adopt Native American Children?

November 14th, 2022

Should Native American children up for adoption be taken away from their culture and religion? That’s the question at the heart of a monumental Supreme Court case that could reshape how adoption works. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 101 Comments »

Report: Soon Fewer Than Half of Americans Will Be Christian

September 17th, 2022

A new Pew report says that Americans are losing their religion. Within 50 years, it says, Christianity will no longer be the dominant religion in this country, making up as little as one-third of Americans. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 124 Comments »

Shinzo Abe's Assassination Shines Light On Controversial "Cult" Church

September 1st, 2022

The alleged killer of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe says he did so because of Abe's political relationship with the Unification Church, a controversial church known for mass weddings and large donation requests. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 30 Comments »

Pray for a Paycheck? Atheists Sue After Being Fired for Refusing to Pray at Work

July 6th, 2022

A pair of nonreligious North Carolina workers are suing their former employer, alleging that they were fired for refusing to take part in mandatory prayers every day at their home repair/contracting job. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 79 Comments »

Are UFOs Real? NASA Wants to Find Out

June 16th, 2022

NASA recently announced that they're going to officially investigate unidentified flying objects - UFOs (or UAPs). Are they extraterrestrial? Naturally occuring phenomena? Foreign aircraft? NASA intends to find out. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 44 Comments »

Pride Standoff: Religious Employees Reject Rainbow Messaging

June 6th, 2022

It’s Pride Month, and you know what that means: parades, fairs, parties, and of course, rainbow corporate logos. But what happens when the employees of these companies disagree with that stance? Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 215 Comments »

U.S. Army to Allow Christian Soldier to Grow Beard

August 11th, 2021

For the first time, the U.S. Army will allow a Christian soldier to keep a beard as part of his faith. Similar exceptions have been made in the past for Sikhs and Muslims, but some say everyone should follow the rules. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 40 Comments »