Home
Blog

The Universal Life Church Blog

Welcome to the ULC Blog, where members of our worldwide community of ministers — from across the faith spectrum — gather to engage in healthy discussion about the many important issues facing humanity today. All opinions are welcome, so long as they are respectful and offered in good faith.

If you’re not yet signed up, you can get ordained here to join the community and begin sharing your thoughts!

God Hates Dinosaurs? Christian Group Wants Dinosaur Statue Removed

September 8th, 2020

Did scientists make up dinosaurs to make Christians look bad? That's what the group Christians Against Dinosaurs believes, and they're targeting a T-Rex statue outside a Tucson McDonald's, demanding it be torn down.

Science & Technology 84 Comments

A Sinner in the Ranks? Falwell Family Behavior Casts Pall over Faith Message

August 31st, 2020

Evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr. is out at his job at Liberty University following a sex scandal. It's an interesting turn for a family you could call the architects of the culture war and the Religious Right.

Political & Religious Controversy 44 Comments

Evangelical Group: Christians, Please Don't Ignore COVID Science

August 28th, 2020

In the wake of report after report of Christian churches opening their pews during COVID-19, a prominent group of pro-science Evangelicals is pleading with their fellow Christians to mask-up and stay home.

Science & Technology 44 Comments

Missionaries Refuse to Leave Native Tribes Alone During Pandemic

August 28th, 2020

In the midst of COVID, many missionaries are still visiting remote tribes as if we aren't in the midst of a pandemic. Advocates say that's reckless - saying that a single case of coronavirus could wipe out entire tribes.

Political & Religious Controversy 39 Comments

Cake Wars II: Christian Asks LGBT-Owned Cake Shop to Make Anti-Gay Cake

August 25th, 2020

During Pride Month, a well-known LGBT cake shop owner received an order for a cake with an anti-gay message written on it. Assuming the cake orderer was trying to bait her into a lawsuit, the shop owner called his bluff.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 44 Comments

Universal Life Church Ministries Announces 'Universal Day'

August 24th, 2020

Universal Life Church Ministries is proud to announce a brand new holiday, Universal Day. This November 3rd, join us in celebrating the universal connection that binds us all in our quest to "do that which is right."

ULC Minister Training & Education 58 Comments

Meet the "Intactivists" – Leaders of the Anti-Circumcision Movement

August 13th, 2020

There's a growing movement in America to ban circumcision: They call themselves 'Intactivists'. But their movement is in direct opposition to Jewish and Muslim faiths, which mandate circumcision as a religious rite.

Political & Religious Controversy 43 Comments

Going Maskless for Jesus: Christian Singer Takes Tour of U.S.

August 13th, 2020

Christian singer and worship leader Sean Feucht is probably the only touring musician in America right now, holding a series of concerts in defiance of stay-at-home orders. Naturally, masks are a rare sight at the shows.

Christian 87 Comments

Christians Outraged Over Female Rapper's Explicit New Music Video

August 12th, 2020

Female rappers Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion made a raunchy music video that fans say is all about empowerment and sexual expression. However, faith leaders and conservatives say it's immoral – and even sacrilegious.

Political & Religious Controversy 86 Comments

"Dark Cloud" Over Christian Music Industry as LGBT Artists Call Foul

August 10th, 2020

Christian musician Trey Pearson said recently that there's a "dark cloud" over the entire Christian music industry with regards to LGBT performers. He faced personal and career repurcussions after his own coming out.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 87 Comments

Previous 64 of 186 Next

The Universal Life Church Ministries proudly welcomes all who feel called to get ordained, regardless of creed. We enable all faiths; Christian, Jewish, Mormon, Muslim, Pagan, Wiccan, Atheist – and more – to join our growing non-denominational congregation. Underlying everything we do is a simple core belief: that we are all children of the same universe.

Ready to share your thoughts? Click here to log in to your account. Not yet ordained? You can sign up in just minutes by filling out a free ordination application.