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God Wants You to Skip the Superbowl

February 10th, 2022

A guest writer makes the case that we should boycott the Superbowl because God wouldn't approve of people supporting the sport of football. Is it an exploitative activity concocted for the enjoyment of the masses?

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A Minister's Perspective on Nature-Based Faith

January 25th, 2022

Nature-based faith is a term used to describe beliefs that revolve around the environment. Those who value nature for all it is seek not to harness its power and bounty, but to sustain its worth and beauty.

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Who is Santa Claus? The History of Christmas Explained

December 15th, 2021

With just a week until Christmas and all his Christmas shopping finally done, one ULC minister thought it would be appropriate to look into just why exactly we have so many mysterious rituals this time of the year.

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The True Origin Story of Hanukkah

November 29th, 2021

The celebration of Hanukkah, especially in the United States, has a lot to do with Christmas, argues a guest writer. How exactly the "Americanization" of Hanukkah happened is up for debate, however.

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Who Decided Christmas Could Start This Early?

November 18th, 2021

Christmas is not a pre-Thanksgiving holiday. And it’s certainly not a right-after-Halloween celebration. And yet, it seems as though every year the “official start” of Christmas season comes a little bit earlier.

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It's Time to Change God's Pronouns to They/Them

November 4th, 2021

'They Are Risen'? One ULC minister believes that we should change God's pronouns from he/him to they/them, arguing that it's not only a step towards smashing the patriarchy, but also biblically supported.

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Does the Bible Support Mask Mandates?

August 27th, 2021

Public health officials have recommended that everyone continue to wear masks and social distance, but those are also controversial policies. What does the Bible have to say about masks and social distancing?

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What the Bible Leaves Out: Understanding the Books of Enoch

July 14th, 2021

The Bible as we know it today did not exist as one writing originally. It is a collection of books that were carefully curated over time by the Church. But not all holy texts made the cut; some were forgotten.

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Bloodshed in the Holy Land, and a Path to Peace

May 21st, 2021

Once again, the Holy Land has been engulfed in violence and bloodshed. A guest sermon makes the case that so many innocent people suffering may require an international response from the U.N. to calm tensions.

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A Prayer for Mothers on Mother's Day

May 3rd, 2021

As Mother's Day approaches, ULC guest writer Dan Ridgway of North Platte, Nebraska reflects on his own mother, as well as other motherly figures in his life, and how they led him to a lifetime of faith in Jesus Christ.

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Religion is the Soul of America – We Cannot Lose It

April 5th, 2021

Is the decline of religion in America good or bad? A guest writer for ULC weighs in, arguing that America was founded on religious principles and that the loss of faith and community in this nation is a shame.

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Thank God Religion is Dying

April 5th, 2021

A new survey shows that Americans are less religious than ever. A guest writer for ULC argues this is a good thing, as religion holds America back from experiencing a new scientfic Age of Englightenment.

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It's Past Time We Stop Disrespecting Service Workers

December 17th, 2020

Despite the safety requirements set in place by state leaders, many anti-maskers just can't seem to find it in their hearts to respect service workers by following the rules. One recent incident was caught on camera.

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COVID Thanksgiving: There is an Irony in Pandemic Canceling Turkey Day

November 25th, 2020

As state governors rush to cancel Thanksgiving, ULC minister and guest writer Sean Davidson discusses the dark irony of Thanksgiving of all holidays getting shut down due to the spread of a deadly virus.

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Environmental Disasters Are a Desperate Message From Gaia Herself

September 17th, 2020

ULC guest writer Astrid Birch takes a look at the state of the environment, arguing that through devastating natural disasters, Mother Earth is trying to tell us to be better caretakers of our planet.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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. But how does God feel about all of this?

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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.

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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, while simultaneously abandoning church pews in droves. Is shopping - particularly online shopping - America's new religion?

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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.

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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.

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Revisiting the Seven Deadly Sins

June 7th, 2019

Whether you're a Christian or not, you've undoubtedly heard about the seven deadly sins. As a concept, the seven deadly sins are ubiquitous in Western culture. But what exactly are they, and why are they sins?

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