Separation of Church and State Archives - Universal Life Church Monastery Blog

Is America a "Christian Nation" After All?

July 1st, 2026

From a failed 1860s constitutional amendment to today's National Mall prayer rallies, declaring America a Christian nation has a long history. Here's the pattern, and what gets left out of it.

Political & Religious Controversy 15 Comments

Texas Just Made The Bible Mandatory Reading In Schools

June 26th, 2026

Texas just did something no state has done before, voting to require 5 million public school students to read Bible passages as mandatory curriculum. The question is whether that's education — or something else.

Political & Religious Controversy 89 Comments

A Battle for Souls in Battle Ground, WA

June 12th, 2026

A billion-dollar company is buying up Main Street, backing politicians, and building a giant chapel in one small Washington town. Is this faithful investment in community, or the start of something else?

Political & Religious Controversy 34 Comments

The U.S. Military Just Erased 180 Faiths From Existence

June 5th, 2026

A soldier walks into a chaplain's office in crisis. They're Wiccan. Or Druid. Or Humanist. The chaplain checks the new government list. They're not on it. What happens next?

Pagan & Wiccan 179 Comments

Should "In God We Trust" Go on Every Federal Building?

May 14th, 2026

America's motto is already printed on every dollar bill and coin in circulation. Now, a bill moving through Congress would require"In God We Trust" – to be prominently displayed in every federal building in the country.

Political & Religious Controversy 181 Comments

Atheists Fight Planned Mormon Seminary in AZ Public High School

April 9th, 2025

The LDS Church and an Arizona public school district just cut a deal for a planned Mormon seminary right on campus, sparking outrage from secular activists who say it is a violation of separation of church and state.

Political & Religious Controversy 66 Comments

Florida School Advertises Christian Church, Turns Down Local Satanist

November 29th, 2024

After noticing Christian churches were advertising at public schools, one Florida Satanist requested his Satanic church be allowed to advertise too. After the school repeatedly said no, he sued.

Political & Religious Controversy 61 Comments

Tennessee Declares July "Month of Prayer and Fasting"

July 11th, 2024

Legislators officialy declared July a month of prayer and fasting in the state of Tennessee. They say they need God's help to uplift the state, but critics say the declaration violates the separation of church and state.

Political & Religious Controversy 139 Comments

Texas Wants Bible Stories in Elementary School Curriculum

June 3rd, 2024

Texas leaders are pitching a school curriculum redesign that includes stories from the Bible. Critics say it's a clear constitutional violation, but supporters claim the Bible provides key context for students.

Political & Religious Controversy 149 Comments

Tennessee Makes the Bible an Official State Book

April 25th, 2024

Tennessee just made the Aitken Bible - the first Bible printed on American soil - one of the official state books of Tennessee, and secular activists are saying it's a blatant violation of separation of church and state.

Political & Religious Controversy 127 Comments

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