Christianity Archives - Universal Life Church Monastery Blog

70-Foot Cross Lights Up Controversy in WA Tourist Town

February 14th, 2025

The small tourist town of Leavenworth, Washington is divided over a planned 70-foot glowing cross being erected on the mountains overlooking their town. When zoning laws and religious freedom collide, who wins?

Political & Religious Controversy 10 Comments

Is Oklahoma Heading Towards a Christian Crusade?

January 29th, 2025

An Oklahoma politician just proposed bills criminalizing abortion, drag, and porn while restricting divorce. He says it will restore "moral sanity" to his state, but critics call it a step toward Christian theocracy.

Political & Religious Controversy 70 Comments

Ahead of Trump, Some Churches Ceasing Spanish Services to Protect Undocumented Parishioners

January 10th, 2025

As Trump’s inauguration looms, fear of ICE raids is prompting churches to move Spanish-language services online to protect undocumented congregants, as pastors brace for what could be sweeping immigration changes.

Political & Religious Controversy 96 Comments

Millionaire OnlyFans Model: "God Put Me Here for a Reason"

December 13th, 2024

Devout Christian OnlyFans model Sophie Rain says her faith and career align, and she believes God led her to sex work to support her family. Critics question the morality, but she insists she's living God's plan.

Political & Religious Controversy 180 Comments

Church Creates AI Jesus to Take Confession

December 9th, 2024

Would you trust an AI with your deepest sins? A church in Switzerland just debuted a new artificial intelligence version of Jesus, and he's taking confession from parishioners. Is the future of faith a dystopia?

Science & Technology 98 Comments

Happily Never After: Inside the Shadowy War to End Gay Marriage

November 18th, 2024

Is same-sex marriage in danger? With an incoming Trump administration, many in the LGBTQ+ community are worried that marriage equality will be at risk. Here's how some Christian activists hope to overturn Obergefell.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 188 Comments

The Secret Religious History of Halloween's Top Monsters

October 25th, 2024

Creatures like skeletons, witches, and zombies have become so closely tied to the Halloween holiday that we don’t think twice about them. But did you know many of these creepy figures have hidden religious connections?

ULC Minister Training & Education 73 Comments

Over Half of Christians Admit to Watching Porn, Study Shows

October 23rd, 2024

Is there any shame in watching porn if you’re a churchgoer? Decades of mainstream Christian teachings would lead one to assume the answer is yes, but according to a new study, times might be changing.

Christian 152 Comments

Why Are Gen Z Men More Religious Than Women?

October 4th, 2024

Among Gen Z, evidence shows that for the first time in history, men are more religious than women. Now, many experts are trying to figure out why – and what a majority-male future means for churches.

Political & Religious Controversy 66 Comments

Religious Nonprofit Denied Gov. Funding Over "Christians-Only" Hiring Mandate

September 20th, 2024

Religious nonprofit Bethany Christian Services is suing the state of Michigan alleging religious discrimination after federal funding was denied over a "Christians-only" hiring policy.

Political & Religious Controversy 113 Comments

Previous 1 of 24 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.