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April 17th, 2009
The Box Turtle Bulletin, a blog covering news associated with anti-gay rhetoric, has taken notice of our same-sex marriage defense campaign. You can read our press release here.For the most part, the ULC has been non-political, entering into the fray only when
Ready to Wed at Burning Man?
April 13th, 2009
Do you consider yourself a Burner? Burning Man, the annual spiritual-experience/art festival, takes place at the end of every summer, and many couples tie the knot there in a Burning Man wedding.
Episcopal Priest Defrocked for Practicing Islam
April 3rd, 2009
Reverend Ann Holmes Redding of St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral in Seattle, Washington was defrocked on April 2nd, 2009 for her Islamic beliefs, despite being a priest with the Episcopal Church for 25 years.
Weary Congregation Worships Despite Flood Conditions
March 30th, 2009
In Fargo, North Dakota, a local Ramada Inn opened its doors to churches on Sunday, allowing the ministers and congregants to worship in their conference center after a flood destroyed many of the local churches.
Religion and the Brain
March 25th, 2009
Researchers at the University of Toronto Scarborough and York University are attempting to explain the physical relationship between one's religion and its correlation with brain activity.
Pope's Publicity Team at Question
March 23rd, 2009
While delivering a lecture in Germany, the Pope stated, "Show me just what Muhammad brought that was new and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith."
Charges dismissed against ex-church deacon
March 20th, 2009
Former First Baptist Church deacon Terry Dean Gibson was dismissed Tuesday of all charges related to the secret video-taping of women and girls at backyard pool parties that he hosted for church Bible study.
Not in Jesus' name
March 16th, 2009
In response to Virginia Governor Timothy Kaine's affirmation of a statewide policy prohibiting state troopers serving as chaplains from praying "in Jesus' name," a coalition of Christian Pastors will protest.
Rev. Andy Pete of Pennsylvania writes, "Heavens Aflame"
March 16th, 2009
Andy Pete just may be our best recent example of what a Universal Life Church minister is truly made of. In addition to his ordainment with the Universal Life Church, he is a master hypnotherapist and part-time writer.
Catholic Sex Abuse Allegations on the Rise
March 13th, 2009
2008 saw a rise in the number of Catholic clergy sexual abuse claims. Last year 803 individuals reported past abuse; the highest number of cases brought before the Catholic Church in a single year.
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