Political & Religious Controversy - Page 66 of 87
July 14th, 2017
The Church of England has voted to welcome transgender individuals into the church with open arms. By an overwhelming margin, the church’s governing body chose to support transgender inclusion.
Muslim Activist Calls for Jihad Against Trump Administration
July 13th, 2017
Linda Sarsour, one of the leading Muslim activists in the U.S., gave a passionate speech at the annual convention for the Islamic Society of North America earlier this month. Included in her speech were some highly controversial remarks that have everybody tal
Should Feeding the Homeless Be a Crime?
July 13th, 2017
In the latest attempt at brushing homelessness under the rug, some cities are trying to criminalize feeding the homeless, arguing that giving them food only feeds the problem. Should it be illegal to feed the homeless?
Are Atheists Less Tolerant than Religious People?
July 10th, 2017
A new study conducted by researchers in Belgium sought to find out how open-minded atheists and agnostics were compared their religious counterparts – and the results were surprising. There exists a common stereotype that people who are highly religious are
Supreme Court: "Churches Can Have Government Money"
June 30th, 2017
In a surprise decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that churches should be eligible to receive government funding, as long as the money is used for a secular purpose. In a 7-2 ruling, the court decided that Missouri’s Trinity Lutheran Church was wrongfully
Ten Commandments Takedown
June 30th, 2017
A man has been accused of destroying a statue of the Ten Commandments that had been erected on the grounds of the Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock less than 24 hours prior.
Cake Wars: Should Christians Have to Bake Cakes For Gay Couples?
June 29th, 2017
In a surprise announcement, the Supreme Court declared that it will rule on the case of a Christian baker who refused to bake a cake for a gay wedding.
Mormon Girl Silenced After Coming out as Gay in Church
June 27th, 2017
A 12-year-old girl named Savannah took the stage in front of her entire Mormon church congregation during what’s known as a “Fast and Testimony Meeting”. Savannah stepped up to the microphone and proceeded to deliver a heartfelt speech revealing that she
School District Buys Assault Rifles to Protect Students
June 15th, 2017
In a quiet Kansas City suburb, the local school district is preparing for disaster. With fear swirling in the U.S. surrounding mass shootings – especially those targeting young people in schools – officials decided to take preemptive action. In an effort
Anti-Muhammad Billboard Angers Muslims
June 13th, 2017
A controversial billboard overlooking a busy highway in Indianapolis has drawn mounting criticism from the area’s Muslim community. The message makes a sarcastic (and not so subtle) reference to the Prophet Muhammad.
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.