Texas Archives - Universal Life Church Monastery Blog
October 6th, 2021
One Texas representative just introduced a resolution to make the Bible the officla book of Texas, arguing it's historical context in Texas history. Critics say it's a flagrant violation of the First Amendment. Giddy up.
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September 7th, 2021
The Supreme Court declined to hear a last minute case challenging Texas's new abortion law. While pro-choice advocates fumed, evangelical Christians celebrated a major legal win for the pro-life movement.
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February 22nd, 2021
As millions of Texans are without power and struggling to survive during an unprecedented snowstorm, one local mayor took the opportunity to say that those without power are weak, lazy, and "looking for a damn handout!"
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December 11th, 2020
An LGBT teen in Texas was suspended from his public school for wearing nail polish. He's received an outpouring of public support as many find the school's actions unjust at best and deeply homophobic at worst.
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March 27th, 2020
The Lieutenant Governor of Texas, Dan Patrick, made headlines when he appeared on Fox News and suggested that the elderly are willing to die so the economy can bounce back. His comments drew quick condemnation.
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January 2nd, 2020
Last year, the United Methodist Church nearly split apart over the debate on how far to go on LGBT acceptance. One Texas megachurch is fed up with the debate and is simply leaving the denomination entirely.
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October 17th, 2019
Every October, churches across the country host their own biblical twist on the haunted house. 'Hell Houses' are designed to scare teens into following Jesus, showing graphic depictions of sins like racism and violence.
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July 11th, 2019
After a long and very public battle over a religiously-inspired roadside sign, city officials in Hawkins, Texas quietly took it down late last month. But the story behind this sign is worth a read.
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May 22nd, 2019
Texas lawmakers are preparing to pass legislation in response to the San Antonio City Council’s controversial decision to ban Chick-fil-A from setting up shop at their airport’s food court earlier this year.
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