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April 20th, 2010
With the recent spate of studies on the science behind intercessory prayer, a growing number of people have come to question whether prayer actually works - and whether that can be proven scientifically or not.
Should Religion Inform Politics?
April 15th, 2010
One would think that when America's "founding fathers" developed the concept of separation of church and state and enshrined it in the nation's constitution, it was end-of- story, case closed. Apparently not.
The Minister's True Calling
April 12th, 2010
One ULC bishop has taken a rather creative approach to helping the needy by buying an old ambulance and using it to hand out food to the homeless in Kitsap County, Washington.
Defending Ministers' Rights in Virginia
April 7th, 2010
Universal Life Church Monastery has been a pioneer in the struggle to protect the rights of ministers who are ordained online, which at times has been a gradual and piece-meal journey. There are still outposts in the United States where the local judic
DC Judge Bars ULCM Minister from Officiating Weddings
April 5th, 2010
A Washington DC Superior Court judge ruled against a Universal Life Church Monastery minister's right to officiate weddings in the jurisdiction in a ruling that many might find very problematic.
The Great Debate over Jesus Christ's Mission
April 1st, 2010
No issue is touchier for Christians than the true mission of Jesus Christ and the implications this has for the doctrine of grace. But a new generation of Christians are examining this doctrine with a more critical eye.
How Does an Atheist Minister Officiate a Wedding?
March 29th, 2010
It may seem contradictory for an atheist to become an online ordained minister in order to officiate his friends' wedding. But atheists are more than welcome to join the Universal Life Church to officiate weddings!
Mary Magdalene—Queen Consort and Chief Apostle?
March 25th, 2010
The role of Mary Magdalene in the early Christian movement has been the topic of historical research. Now, we may be unearthing evidence that the greatest apostle of all was Mary Magdalene herself.
Freedom Of and From Religion
March 17th, 2010
Should 'In God We Trust' be printed on our money and in our national Pledge of Allegiance? The courts ruled in favor of keeping our trust officially in God, but some still say it violates the First Amendment.
Paralyzed Cop to Get Ultimate Wedding?
March 15th, 2010
Chicago police officer Densey Cole was injured and paraylzed in the line of duty. Now he and his bride to be may get an "Ultimate Wedding" courtesy of a Crate & Barrell contest!
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