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Ancient Judaism Recognized Wide Variety of Genders, Scholars Say

March 22nd, 2023

Did Jews in the second century have a more nuanced and complex understanding than we do now? Religious scholars say that ancient Judaism recognized eight different genders, far more than the binary view we have today.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 147 Comments

Priests Can Have Sex After All? Pope Francis Calls Clergy Celibacy "Temporary"

March 17th, 2023

Should priests be allowed to marry and have sex? Pope Francis recently said that he's considering changing the rule requiring Catholic clergy to be celibate, which would upend a nearly thousand-year-old tradition.

Political & Religious Controversy 82 Comments

What is the Difference Between Voodoo and Hoodoo?

March 17th, 2023

Voodoo and Hoodoo: What's the difference? Many, even those involved in the realm of witchcraft, falsely believe that these are two words that mean the same thing, but Voodoo and Hoodoo are very different.

ULC Minister Training & Education 42 Comments

Gay Priests Beware: Catholic Group Using Grindr Data to Track Clergy Members

March 16th, 2023

A Catholic nonprofit is allegedly paying millions of dollars on the internet data marketplace to find priests using gay dating apps like Grindr. Is it a gay witch hunt, or are they holding priests to their celibacy vows?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 67 Comments

Rainbow Church Steps Spark Heated Controversy in Viral Video

March 15th, 2023

In a viral video, a man confronts an elderly woman painting a rainbow on the steps outside of a Sydney church - which was later vandalized. He says that what she's doing is an "abomination," and asks her to repent.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 23 Comments

Pledge of Allegiance May Soon Be Mandatory in AZ Schools

March 9th, 2023

Should the Pledge of Allegiance be required in schools? The Arizona House just passed a bill forcing children to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance, unless they have parental permission to opt out.

Political & Religious Controversy 134 Comments

What the Hell Is Happening in Tennessee?

March 9th, 2023

Tennessee legislators have passed HB 878, a controversial new bill that would allow ministers and government officials to decline to perform any weddings they deem “objectionable” based on their religious beliefs.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 85 Comments

Top 10 Myths About Saint Patrick's Day, Debunked

March 8th, 2023

Saint Patrick’s Day is known for green Guinness, parades, and lots of corned beef. You might think know all there is to know about this holiday's namesake, Saint Patrick. But here’s the thing… you’re probably wrong.

ULC Minister Training & Education 42 Comments

The 11th Commandment: Love Your AIs as You Love Yourselves?

March 6th, 2023

We have rules for cooperating with our fellow humans, but how does AI fit into the equation? What does living alongside robots look like? Those are the tough questions that faith leaders are grappling with.

Science & Technology 67 Comments

Clergy with Transgender Children Push Back on Anti-Trans Laws

March 2nd, 2023

Anti-transgender bills have been sweeping through the legislative halls of states nationwide, as the issue engulfs the world of politics. Now, clergy who are parents of trans kids are fighting back against the laws.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 123 Comments

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