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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

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.

ULC Minister Training & Education 42 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.

Science & Technology 72 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.

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.

Political & Religious Controversy 102 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.

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.

Political & Religious Controversy 30 Comments

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