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ULC Files Federal Suit in Pennsylvania to Defend Online Ordination

February 16th, 2021

The ULC has filed a Federal suit against officials in Bucks County, PA asserting that this office prevented one of our ministers from asserting his legal right to practice his faith and officiate a wedding ceremony.

Weddings 56 Comments

Is Creationism is a Conspiracy Theory? One Professor Thinks So

February 12th, 2021

A prominent professor recently said that the modern creationist movement, particularly the belief in a young Earth, is indistinguishable from believing in a conspiracy theory. Christians didn't take kindly to that.

Political & Religious Controversy 79 Comments

Jeep Super Bowl Ad Sparks Religious, Political Controversy

February 10th, 2021

One of the most talked about commercials of this year's Super Bowl was Jeep's appeal to 'meet in the middle' that heavily utilized Christian imagery. Is tying your brand to one religion or another ever a smart move?

Political & Religious Controversy 46 Comments

Life After Death? Microsoft Wants to Reanimate You as a Chatbot

February 9th, 2021

Microsoft has big plans to bring you back from the dead. They want to make an AI chatbot version of you that will be indistuishable from the real deal, so your loved ones can talk to you - even after you're dead.

Science & Technology 30 Comments

Christian School Expels 8-Year-Old for Having a Same-Sex Crush

February 9th, 2021

An 8-year-old girl in Oklahoma was expelled from a private Christian school for telling a female classmate she has a crush on her. Now the school's facing blowback - and the child's receiving an outpouring of support.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 109 Comments

The Violent, Sexy, Pagan Origins of Valentine's Day

February 8th, 2021

You're undoubtedly familiar with modern Valentine's Day traditions like giving chocolates and roses. But the romantic holiday has origins in an ancient Roman holiday that has nudity, flagellation, and animal sacrifice.

Pagan & Wiccan 13 Comments

Christian OnlyFans Model: God Doesn't Judge Me

January 28th, 2021

Lindsay Capuano is a popular Instagram model and OnlyFans star, who sells risque photos of herself online to scores of fans. She's also a devout Christian, and says that God doesn't judge her choice of career.

Christian 84 Comments

Does America Need a National Hymn to Heal Racial Divisions? One Politician Thinks So

January 27th, 2021

In the wake of the assault on the U.S. Capitol, one politician is proposing America legally adopt a 'National Hymn' to help the nation heal. Secular activists say that flies in the face of separation of church and state.

Political & Religious Controversy 36 Comments

Here We Go Again: NC School District to Display Ten Commandments

January 26th, 2021

Stop us if you've heard this one before: A public school district wants to put up the Ten Commandments, only to be threatened with a costly legal challenge. Only this time, there's a legal loophole that might allow it.

Political & Religious Controversy 48 Comments

Is Being Gay a Religion? LGBTQ Rights Under Attack in North Dakota

January 26th, 2021

A new bill introduced in North Dakota is taking a unique approach in its efforts to curtail LGBTQ rights, redefining homosexuality as a "nonsecular" act tied to the "religion" of secular humanism. Will it work?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 167 Comments

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