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African Spirituality and Emancipation

August 2nd, 2010

The relationship between slavery and religion is a well-attested one, with Christianity playing a prominent role both in the continuation of slavery and in the abolitionist movement. Every year, the British West Indies celebrate the abolition of slavery in the

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Church of England Revives Traditional Wedding

July 30th, 2010

Alternative wedding ceremonies have gradually increased in popularity in North America, but on the other side of the Atlantic, in Britain, there is a growing trend toward traditional religious weddings

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Religion Professor Fired for Homosexuality Remarks

July 28th, 2010

Professor Kenneth Howell of the University of Illinois was fired for explaining to his class the theoretical views of the Roman Catholic Church on homosexuality.

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Alternative Weddings Boom in Poor Economy

July 27th, 2010

The current economic recession has put a damper on the traditional wedding ceremony, with its lavish reception, catering, décor, and wedding favors, forcing many couples to seek frugal alternatives to tying the knot.

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TVs "Survivor" Host Jeff Probst Officiates Wedding

July 22nd, 2010

The ULC Monastery would like to congratulate "Survivor" host (and wedding officiant) Jeff Probst as well as newly-weds "The Office" star Jenna Fischer and writer Lee Kirk for the wedding performed earlier this month.

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Religion and Politics Mix in Immigration Debate

July 16th, 2010

members of a House Judiciary subcommittee cited various passages from the Bible during a recent debate on immigration reform, prompting outrage from many.

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Share your wedding photos on The Monastery's blog and Facebook!

July 15th, 2010

In celebration of all our ULC Ministers, we would love to create a photo album featuring ULC weddings and religious services. Do you have photos from your wedding, weddings you've officiated, or other religious services that you'd like to share on our blog a

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U.S. Court Strikes Down Media Profanity Ban

July 14th, 2010

A federal appeals court in NYC struck down the media profanity ban imposed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), declaring it an unconstitutionally vague threat to the freedoms enshrined in the First Amendment.

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Muslim Feminist Supports French Burqa Ban

July 13th, 2010

The impending vote in France's National Assembly on a proposed Muslim veil ban has raised important questions about what constitutes women's rights. Are burqas feminist... or not?

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ULC Responds to Clinton Ordination Inquiries

July 12th, 2010

Over the weekend, many news outlets reported the story of former president Bill Clinton's officiating the wedding of New York Congressman Anthony Weiner, leading many to ask if he's ordained by ULC.

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