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The Greater Meaning of Manna, Bread, and Fish

June 17th, 2020

In the Bible, manna, bread, and fish were given freely by Jesus, sustenance in a barren time. ULC guest writer Karl J Bernhardt argues we are in need of similar nourishment today, but for our spirits and societal change. Continue Reading »

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Why Does it Take a Tragedy to Open Our Eyes to Racial Injustice?

May 29th, 2020

Public outrage in the wake of George Floyd's death has been visceral – and for good reason. But why does it take a shocking murder to get Americans to confront the demonic force of racism head-on? Continue Reading »

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Cultural Sites Should Be Off Limits in Wartime

January 8th, 2020

An attack on even one cultural site is really an attack on the totality of human history, argues a guest writer on the ULC blog following President Trump's threat to target Iranian cultural sites. Continue Reading »

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Why Do We Dread Holiday Gatherings So Much?

November 13th, 2019

A recent study found that nearly half of Americans admitted to skipping out on a family gathering because the atmosphere is too toxic and divisive – often due to disagreements over politics or other heated topics between family members. Continue Reading »

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Does God Support Impeachment? Faith Leaders Debate

October 11th, 2019

Unless you’ve been living under a rock recently, you’ve probably heard about the campaign to impeach President Trump. Politicians have retreated to their respective sides of the aisle and are now bracing for a fight. But how does God feel about all of thi Continue Reading »

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Is There More Than You Know?

July 22nd, 2019

How do you know your spiritual beliefs are the right spiritual beliefs? What if there is more out there than you know? The following guest sermon was submitted by ULC Minister Lori A. Mongillo. Continue Reading »

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Has Shopping Become America’s Most Popular Religion?

July 16th, 2019

It’s no secret that Americans love to spend money on things. From the latest-model smartphones, to flat screen TVs, to fancy blenders that make the best margaritas (or so the packaging claims), we daily fight the urge to buy shiny new products that promis Continue Reading »

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The Crisis at the Border: ULC Ministers Debate

July 11th, 2019

The treatment of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border and the Trump Administration's treatment of them is spurring discussion across the country. Two ULC ministers recently weighed in on the issue, from different sides of the aisle. Their comments are repro Continue Reading »

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Catholic Clergy and the Abuse Crisis: ULC Ministers Debate

June 14th, 2019

Abuse allegations against Catholic clergymen seem never ending. We invited two ULC ministers to debate if the church deserves to lose the public's trust. Continue Reading »

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Revisiting the Seven Deadly Sins

June 7th, 2019

Nearly everyone has heard of the seven deadly sins. But many might be surprised at their origin. Continue Reading »

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Have Christians Become Too Sensitive?

April 24th, 2019

Some Christians have been known to call their political opponents "snowflakes." But when offended themselves, their skin seems to become surprisingly thin. What gives? Continue Reading »

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Pope Benedict XVI Blames Clergy Abuse Crisis on Sexual Revolution

April 15th, 2019

In a recent letter, Pope Benedict sought to pin the epidemic of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church on the sexual revolution of the 1960s. We examine the veracity of this head-scratching claim. Continue Reading »

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Why I Got Ordained: A Wedding Planner Shares Her Story

March 6th, 2019

A wedding planner details how an experience with a tardy wedding officiant prompted her to get ordained online. This decision paid off not long afterward when another officiant bailed last-minute and she had to step in and save the day. Continue Reading »

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Working Together for a Peaceful Future

February 14th, 2019

A guest writer to the ULC blog encourages fellow ministers to join in regular spiritual gatherings to promote a peaceful future. Continue Reading »

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Good Samaritan Gone Wrong

January 25th, 2019

Religious teachings often press us to help those in need if we are able to do so. The Bible famously includes a parable dedicated to this very idea. But what happens when assuming the role of Good Samaritan goes terribly wrong? One Indiana woman found out Continue Reading »

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Why Universal Life Church Ordination Represents Religious Freedom

January 11th, 2019

Membership in the Universal Life Church represents the invaluable right to freedom of religion, and we must defend this right when challenged by traditional bodies who view the ULC as illegitimate, argues guest writer Mark DeFillo. Continue Reading »

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Response vs. Reaction

December 4th, 2018

In life there will be times that try our patience. There will be that person that cuts you off in traffic. There will be that person that takes 87,000 items into the “express” lane at the market when the sign clearly says 15 items or less. It's how we res Continue Reading »

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How Can Christians Be Pro-Life but Support the Death Penalty?

November 9th, 2018

Guest sermon: The same Christian politicians and legislators who adamantly support capital punishment keep winning election after election virtue-signalling about their so-called “pro-life” views. How does that work? Continue Reading »

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ULC Movie Review: How 'The Nun' Parallels Catholic Conflicts Today

October 26th, 2018

Horror flick 'The Nun' hit movie theaters this fall, and some critics latched onto the demonic possession scenes in the movie as a metaphor for the plague of scandals infesting the Catholic Church. Continue Reading »

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Do Trans Athletes Have An Unfair Advantage? Ministers Weigh In

August 2nd, 2018

A transgender runner sparked controversy by blowing away her all-female competition. Now, two ULC ministers have asked to weigh in on the heated debate over inclusion of trans athletes. You decide: who makes the better case? Continue Reading »

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Seattle-Based New Beginnings Working to Combat Domestic Violence

July 24th, 2018

Today, domestic violence is understood as a far more complex issue than it once was. Instead of being seen as a couple’s personal business, and thus not worth meddling with, our society now fully recognizes the insidious nature of the problem and how outs Continue Reading »

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How Would Jesus View Prosperity Gospel Preachers?

June 6th, 2018

After news that another preacher has asked his followers to buy him a private jet, we examine how the "prosperity gospel" aligns with Christian values. Are these preachers truly doing the Lord’s work, as they claim, or simply putting on a “holy act” to sq Continue Reading »

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Is It Right to Refer to People - Even Criminals - as "Animals"?

May 17th, 2018

President Trump drew swift condemnation across much of social media for his recent remarks about Hispanic gang members that illegally enter the United States. Responding to a question about a notoriously violent gang known as MS-13, he called them "animal Continue Reading »

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Religion in America is Dying Out - And Good Riddance

May 17th, 2018

Religion in America is dying. It's about time. After being wielded as a weapon to enslave Africans, displace Native Americans, subjugate women, suppress LGBTQ communities and shelter abusers of women and children, we should welcome its decline with celebr Continue Reading »

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Improving the Lives of Seniors: Consider Socials, Exercise and Church

March 23rd, 2018

The following guest sermon was submitted by Jason Lewis. All ULC Ministers are invited to contribute their own sermons for consideration/publication. To submit a sermon, please email it to sermons@themonastery.org. If a loved one or friend is getting olde Continue Reading »

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