Political & Religious Controversy - Page 60 of 86
January 8th, 2018
In a controversial Facebook video that has gone viral, a self-professed “ex-lesbian” claims that gay people can become straight if only they pray hard enough. Emily Thomes starts off sounding like an LGBT advocate, talking about coming out at a young age,
Ohio Outlaws Abortion for Babies with Down Syndrome
January 5th, 2018
Ohio has passed a bill which will institute a state-wide ban on abortion for babies with Down syndrome. The new law stipulates that abortion can no longer be authorized based solely on the fact that a fetus has Down Syndrome. Instead, affected babies must now be carried to term.
ULC Minister in the White House? Reports Indicate Jared Kushner is Ordained
January 4th, 2018
In an explosive new book titled “Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House,” author Michael Wolff reports that Jared Kushner, one of the president’s senior advisors and husband of Ivanka Trump, is a ULC minister. Anyone who feels so-called can become a
A Look Back: The Top 10 Stories of 2017
December 28th, 2017
Another great year in the books! As we inch closer to January 1st, we’d like to take a moment and reflect on everthing that happened in the year 2017.
Clash Over Christian Free Speech on Campus
December 15th, 2017
A protest at San Francisco State University turned violent, going from a tense religious demonstration into a chaotic brawl. University police were called in to de-escalate the situation.
Taking Christ Out of Christmas
December 15th, 2017
Christmas is a religious holiday, right? I mean, it has to be… it’s quite literally a celebration of the literal birth of Jesus Christ. Well, not so fast.
Rewriting History: Should Flawed Figures Be Forgotten?
December 13th, 2017
This past summer brought a wave of reckoning that swept across the country, as scores of statues and monuments celebrating the Confederacy were removed from the public eye. In total, at least 30 cities oversaw the removal of one or more statues. Was it the right move?
Is Your Favorite Charity A Scam?
December 12th, 2017
Giving money to charitable organizations makes us feel good about ourselves, but is it always a good thing to donate? Can giving to charity actually be a waste?
Trump Says Jerusalem Is the Capital of Israel. Now What?
December 12th, 2017
When it comes to city politics, it doesn’t get much more complicated than Jerusalem. Now, a U.S. decision to officially recognize it as the capital of Israel puts an already-hostile situation at even higher risk of boiling over.
At a Crossroads: the Controversial Practice of Polygamy
November 30th, 2017
When asked, most people will probably characterize polygamy as a relic of the past. After all, it was outlawed in the United States way back in the mid-1800s. How could it possibly still be happening?
The Universal Life Church Ministries proudly welcomes all who feel called to get ordained, regardless of creed. We enable all faiths; Christian, Jewish, Mormon, Muslim, Pagan, Wiccan, Atheist – and more – to join our growing non-denominational congregation. Underlying everything we do is a simple core belief: that we are all children of the same universe.
Ready to share your thoughts? Click here to log in to your account. Not yet ordained? You can sign up in just minutes by filling out a free ordination application.