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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
Letter Casts Doubt on Abraham Lincoln’s Faith
April 20th, 2011
Compared with people in other industrialized countries, Americans tend to be highly traditional and religious. They like to think of their early leaders as sharing exactly the same beliefs and sentiments.
Lady Gaga Pushes Religion Buttons with New Video
April 19th, 2011
Lady Gaga is no stranger to religious controversy. Nor is she the first pop star to toy with religious sentiment in order to send a message—or simply to grab attention.
PhD Fails the Logic Test on Gay Marriage
April 14th, 2011
Recently a doctor at Wheaton College, a private evangelical Christian college gave a speech about the negative consequences of legalizing same-sex marriage.
Bible Apps Bring Religion to the Smartphone
April 12th, 2011
Advancements in technology are progressing at such a rapid pace that it is almost impossible to keep up with all the new gadgets out there. And a lot of these gadgets are making communication almost instantaneous.
ULC Monastery a Growing Haven for Students
April 11th, 2011
Recently we discussed the growing popularity of online ordinations among university students, but this growth is not limited to the original ULC in Modesto, California; it is evident in other Internet churches, too, such as Seattle’s ULC Monastery. Students
U.S. High Court Says “Yes” to Tax Credits for Religious Schools
April 8th, 2011
The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority has ruled that Arizona taxpayers have the right to receive tax credits for making donations to organizations which fund religious school tuitions. Proponents of the tax credits argue that it gives parents greate
Online Ordinations Prove Increasingly Popular
April 7th, 2011
Why should anybody become a pastor in an Internet church? You might think a process which is free, takes only five minutes, and almost immediately grants you the right to officiate weddings is a little bit shady, but in fact it is perfectly legal in most juris
ULC Monastery Welcomes Eugene Mirman as Minister
April 5th, 2011
There are many famous Universal Life Church ministers, but perhaps few as funny as this recent minister: Now, joining the ranks of these celebrity ministers is New York-based comic Eugene Mirman.
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.
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