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Marrying, Burying, and…Exorcising?

February 3rd, 2015

We know Universal Life Church ministers can do pretty much anything a traditionally-ordained minister can do—perform wedding ceremonies, funerals, baptisms—but what about exorcisms? Can they perform those? Continue Reading »

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Is Religious Fundamentalism a “Mental Illness” to Be Cured?

June 3rd, 2013

Religious fundamentalism is a mental illness that will someday be curable by science, a leading University of Oxford neurologist recently argued. Can we 'cure' religious fundamentalism? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | Leave a Comment »

What the Growth of “Nones” Means for the ULC Monastery

March 21st, 2013

Much has been made in the media lately of the rise of the “Nones”, but are Americans really becoming secular as quickly as news outlets suggest? Results of a new survey confirm this view. Continue Reading »

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Pop Band Train to Perform Weddings Onstage with ULC Ordination

July 23rd, 2012

How would you like to be married on stage during a performance by your favorite band? Fans of the pop band Train will have just such an opportunity now that the band's drummer, Scott Underwood, is ordained. Continue Reading »

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As Americans Become Less Religious, Churches Must Change

June 18th, 2012

With the recent surge in efforts to roll back advances in women's reproductive rights and marriage equality for gays and lesbians, it's easy to believe the United States is becoming more religious than ever. Continue Reading »

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