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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

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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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Interfaith Efforts to End AIDS

March 10th, 2010

An interfaith group of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish leaders are joining forces to educate their congregations on HIV and AIDS prevention, hoping to end the deadly diseases for good.

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Church Rights, Homeless Outreach, and Zoning Laws

March 4th, 2010

City officials in Phoenix, Arizona have ordered a halt to a CrossRoads United Methodist Church's breakfast for the homeless in an upscale neighborhood park, arguing it breaks zoning laws.

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ULC Minister Officiates Wedding inside Apple Store

March 3rd, 2010

Newlyweds Ting and Josh Li decided to forgo the traditional church setting and surround themselves with the latest gadgets on their wedding, tying the knot at an Apple store in Times Square.

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