Slavery Archives - Universal Life Church Monastery Blog
August 10th, 2020
One church in New York City is seeking restitution for African-American New Yorkers. They're taking ten percent of their yearly budget and putting it in social programs, as well as building an "anti-racist" coalition.
Continue Reading »
June 22nd, 2020
As protesters in cities across America continue to topple statues of Confederate leaders, slave owners, and other historical figures, some are sounding the alarm that things are going to far. Is Jesus next?
Continue Reading »
December 9th, 2019
Plantations are popular wedding venues for couples seeking to give their nuptials some antebellum charm. Recently, however, popular wedding websites removed the venues - citing their history of slavery and injustice.
Continue Reading »
July 3rd, 2018
GOP candidate Russell Walker made national headlines after someone discovered a website he built which uses biblical arguments to promote white supremacy. Despite Republican party leaders pulling their support, Walker appears to be sticking to his guns.
Continue Reading »
August 30th, 2017
It has become apparent in the wake of Charlottesville that there are those in this country who will relentlessly defend twisted ideologies. Hate has bubbled to the surface once again; How can we stop it?
Continue Reading »
June 24th, 2015
Since 2009, we have been saying that the Confederate battle flag is not some simple display of Southern heritage, as many of its defenders would claim. Rather, it represents a heritage of hate going back centuries.
Continue Reading »
The Universal Life Church Ministries proudly welcomes all who feel called to get ordained, regardless of creed. We enable all faiths; Christian, Jewish, Mormon, Muslim, Pagan, Wiccan, Atheist – and more – to join our growing non-denominational congregation. Underlying everything we do is a simple core belief: that we are all children of the same universe.