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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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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Good Samaritan Gone Wrong

January 25th, 2019

An Indiana school superintendent is in trouble after helping a sick student receive medical treatment. Now she faces jailtime. How could be a good samaritan lead to criminal charges?

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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.

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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

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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?

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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.

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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 trans athletes. You decide: who makes the better case?

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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, our society now fully recognizes the insidious nature of the problem.

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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?

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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, calling them animals.

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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.

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

March 23rd, 2018

If a loved one or friend is getting older and no longer working, chances are they don't socialize like they used to. Seniors may find themselves unable to keep up with activities they once could do.

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The Apocalypse Can't Come Soon Enough

March 16th, 2018

Hollywood and science fiction have long convinced us that ‘post-apocalyptic’ is a dark and dreary adjective, but it doesn't have to be. What if the Apocalypse could actually bring about some good?

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America, We Need To Talk

February 20th, 2018

Since the presidential election, things have come out into the open that would otherwise be left hidden in a deep dark closet. These nasty ideas have been given oxygen, and the consequences have been brutal.

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How God Helped the Eagles Win the Super Bowl

February 9th, 2018

Did God help the Philadelphia Eagles win the Super Bowl this last Sunday? One ULC minister argues the Almighty Himself was smiling down on the underdog Eagles, and helped them out.

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Porn Could Be Changing Christian Views on Abortion

December 28th, 2017

Has your husband, father, or perhaps even your pastor experienced a surprising change of mind toward abortion? If so, you may want to take a peek in his browsing history.

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Forgiveness Isn't Enough for the Rohingya

December 5th, 2017

Rohingya refugees have been fleeing Myanmar in droves in the wake of violent attacks that some officials have likened to "ethnic cleansing." Pope Francis recently met with 16 refugees in Bangladesh- but what was said?

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Why Can't We Admit That Religion Encourages Violence?

November 7th, 2017

Does religion, by nature, breed violent believers? Muslims carry out violent attacks in the hopes of furthering a bloody Islamic crusade. Christians commit acts of violence against nonbelievers.

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The Great Gun Control Debate: Ministers Weigh In

October 6th, 2017

In the wake of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, news headlines have been dominated by a single topic: gun control. This is obviously an important subject, and one we feel is worthy of a community discussion.

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How to Plan a Christening

July 7th, 2017

The most important thing on the day of your baby's christening is that you take your time, relax, and enjoy your baby's special day stress free. To do that, you must plan your day out ahead of time.

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Gender Equality Falling Short in the Church

June 19th, 2017

Southern Baptists aren’t exactly known for progressive stances on gender equality, but this may be changing with their new translation of the Christian Standard Bible which includes gender-inclusive language.

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