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May 9th, 2011
We often think of the Dalai Lama as the foremost exponent of forgiveness and clemency, but we might be surprised to find out what he suggested at a recent lecture at an American university.
More Atheist Organizations to Perform Marriages
May 4th, 2011
Traditionally, a couple seeking to be married had to go either to a judge or magistrate, or to an ordained minister of a religious organization. If they wanted an official wedding ceremony with all of the festivity but without the religion, they were basically
ASU Students Raise Questions about Online Ordination
May 2nd, 2011
In previous blog entries we have discussed the growing popularity of online ordinations among university students, but one school in particular—Arizona State University—has seen a surge.
Royal Wedding Triggers Spin-offs in Times Square
April 29th, 2011
The excitement over royal wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton is not limited to Great Britain—throughout the Commonwealth, and in the United States, people are marking the occasion in their own way.
Is Oprah Winfrey a Religion?
April 26th, 2011
Fans have watched the undisputed queen of daytime talk metamorphose over the years from just another low-brow, scandal-loving gossip to a spokeswoman for self-empowerment.
ULC Minister Performs Wedding on ABC’s Nightline
April 25th, 2011
We have heard about retail weddings, extreme adventure weddings, and other alternative wedding ceremonies, but a wedding ceremony featured on a recent episode of Nightline might just be the first of its kind.
George Takei Lends His Name to a Good Cause
April 25th, 2011
As the Tennessee State Senate mulled a bill dubbed the "Don't Say Gay Bill", which would prevent educators from discussing homosexuality in public school classrooms, actor George Takei (Star Trek, Heroes) tweeted: In case you missed it : TN bill willprevent u
Freewill Astrologer also a ULC Minister
April 23rd, 2011
In this week’s Leo horoscope in his nationally-syndicated Free Will Astrology column, Rob Brezsny chose to discuss the benefits he has garnered from his ULC ordination.
A Bible Without God
April 22nd, 2011
Humanists now have their very own guidebook to living. British philosopher A. C. Grayling edited the book as a secular, non-religious alternative to the holy book of the Christian faith. With his new book, which is designed to appeal to people’s Bible sensib
Hell—What’s It Good For?
April 21st, 2011
Pastor Rob Bell of the Mars Hill megachurch in Michigan has asked a question that has traditional evangelicals fuming: does hell really exist? His new book is titled Love Wins: A Book about Heaven, Hell
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