Religious Freedom Archives - Universal Life Church Monastery Blog
May 15th, 2025
In a first, two men are being prosecuted under Denmark's new ‘Quran Law’ for burning a Quran during a protest. Is this a necessary step for public safety, or are blasphemy laws back in Europe?
Texas Proposes Monthlong Celebration of Jesus
May 8th, 2025
Texas lawmakers are proposing a monthlong celebration of Jesus called "Promise Month," igniting fears that the Lone Star State is blurring church-state lines and leaning into Christian nationalism.
Black Hawk Pilot Claims Religious Right to Sell LSD
May 2nd, 2025
A U.S. Army pilot charged with trafficking LSD claims he was using it as a religious sacrament. Is he facing legitimate religious persecution, or is this the trippiest legal defense ever attempted?
Trump Task Force to Root Out "Anti-Christian Bias" in State Dept
April 17th, 2025
President Trump just launched a task force to root out "anti-Christian bias" in the government. Supporters call it justice, but critics call it a weapon against the LGBTQ+ community. Is this protection or persecution?
Sharia Law Zone? Texas Resists Planned Islamic Community
April 3rd, 2025
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is investigating EPIC City, a planned Islamic community near Dallas. He's alleging residents will practice Sharia law, and is aiming to crack down on the community before it is built.
Psychoative Sacrament? Legal Fight Erupts in Utah Over 'Mushroom Church'
March 25th, 2025
A Utah church which consumes psychedelic mushrooms as part of a religious ritual recently had their sacrament seized by authorities. A judge just sided with them, ruling that the law must protect controversial faiths.
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.
70-Foot Cross Lights Up Controversy in WA Tourist Town
February 14th, 2025
The small tourist town of Leavenworth, Washington is divided over a planned 70-foot glowing cross being erected on the mountains overlooking their town. When zoning laws and religious freedom collide, who wins?
Mama Mia! Pizzeria Gets Woodfired Online After Declining to Cater Same-Sex Wedding
January 10th, 2025
A Chattanooga pizzeria is facing backlash and bad reviews after refusing to cater a same-sex wedding, citing their religious beliefs that marriage is only between one man and one woman.
"Too Tall, Too Bad": Small Texas Town Fights Construction of 174-Foot Mormon Temple
December 12th, 2024
The small town of Fairview, Texas is fighting the construction of a massive Mormon temple which they say not only violates zoning laws, but also destroys their sleepy, small town character.
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