Humor & Satire - Universal Life Church Monastery Blog
August 12th, 2024
We all know the Bible is a serious holy book full of beautiful passages and parables, but it also has some parts that may be humorous to 21st century audiences. Here are some of our favorite funny Bible verses.
Holy Ouija Board Claims Players Can Talk Directly With Jesus
May 1st, 2023
Is a new Christian board game actually a troll? The Ouija-like 'Holy Spirit Board' promises users they can commune directly with Jesus Christ by using it, but some Christians warn it is actually a portal to the demonic.
Catholics Outraged Over "Deeply Offensive" Pope Meme
November 2nd, 2020
A meme is going around Twitter that depicts Pope Francis holding aloft everything from Simba to Baby Yoda. The meme is all in good fun, but some Catholics aren't laughing, arguing it makes a mockery of their beliefs.
Kentucky Man Wins Battle Over "I'M GOD" License Plate
November 26th, 2019
After a hard-fought battle, Kentucky resident Ben Hart has finally been granted an eye-raising vanity license plate. It reads: I'M GOD. See why he faced so much opposition, and what the judge ultimately ruled.
Pastafarian Pastor Delivers Controversial Opening Prayer at Government Meeting
September 23rd, 2019
A Pastafarian pastor in Alaska delivered the opening invocation at a government meeting, complete with colander on his head, pushing boundaries and poking fun at religious belief.
Mystery Group Buys "Weeping Virgin Mary" Icon For $2.5 Million
September 13th, 2019
One of the stranger clarifications we've ever had to publish: no, we did NOT spend $2.5 million on a Virgin Mary art installation. Someone did, however.
Church of Satan Praises Christian Bale for Golden Globes Comment
January 7th, 2019
Christian Bale caused a stir at the Golden Globes by thanking Satan for giving him inspiration on how to play the role of former vice president Dick Cheney. The Church of Satan responded with wholehearted approval.
Could Magic Mushrooms Explain the Story of Santa Claus?
December 21st, 2018
Where does the objectively strange story of a man in a red and white suit who travels with flying reindeer come from? One popular theory involves Siberian shamans bearing particularly special gifts: magic mushrooms.
Meet the Woman Who Claims She’s Had Sex with 20 Ghosts
October 30th, 2018
A British woman insists that she’s had sexual relations with at least 20 ghosts over the past decade. After settling down with a particularly special phantasmal being, the happy couple is now planning to get married.
Cold Spaghetti: Dutch Court Rules Pastafarianism is Not A Religion
August 20th, 2018
The highest Dutch court ruled that Pastafarianism is not a real religion, denying a Dutch student the right to wear a colander in her ID. Should the government be able to decide what is a "real" religion and what isn't?
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