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"Sacred" Whale Sculpture Spawns New Religion in Utah

April 10th, 2023

A 'Sacred Whale' statue in a trendy Salt Lake City neighborhood is being credited with the recent snow in Utah. Is there a connection between the whale and the weather? The Church of the Sacred Whale says yes.

Progressive Spirituality 82 Comments

Is "Fake Christianity" America's Biggest Religion?

July 29th, 2021

How much of the Bible must you believe to be Christian? A recent poll found that many Christian Millennials have some moral and political beliefs that conflict with their faith. Can they still be considered Christian?

Christian 155 Comments

Are There Other Life Forms in the Universe? Discovery May Be Imminent

February 24th, 2021

The Perseverance Rover touched down on Mars, and has officially begun its search for signs of life on the red planet. What happens if that actually happens? How will society and the world's faiths react?

Science & Technology 51 Comments

Remembering The Forgotten: WWI Fought By More Than Just Christians

November 11th, 2020

Despite battlefield efforts from all faith groups in World War I, the contributions of Muslims, Sikhs, and others seem chronically forgotten if not erased from the history books. Now some are fighting for recognition.

ULC Minister Training & Education 16 Comments

Closure Denied: Mounting COVID-19 Deaths Expose Tragic Reality

July 16th, 2020

The unfortunate reality is that in the United States, COVID is back on the rise. And that means considering the worst case scenario. However, end-of-life planning doesn't have to be a morbid exercise.

Life and Death 8 Comments

Christian Rock Star Reveals He No Longer Believes in God

May 27th, 2020

The lead singer of a popular Christian rock group recently announced on Instagram that he's lost his faith, mirroring other prominent faith leaders who've left Christianity. Responses ranged from supportive to outraged.

Christian 66 Comments

Lesbian Couple Declares Legal Victory Over Christian B&B

March 18th, 2019

The Supreme Court dealt a blow to traditional faith groups Monday when it declined to hear oral arguments on a case involving a Christian-owned B&B. The Aloha Bed & Breakfast has been tied up in court since 2011 when a lesbian couple sued the business for refusing to rent them a room.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 192 Comments

Who Are the Black Israelites? Inside the Obscure Group That Fueled the Covington Catholic Controversy

January 22nd, 2019

Amid the media firestorm surrounding the standoff between students from a Catholic high school and a Native American man, the role that Black Israelite protesters played in starting the conflict was largely overlooked.

Political & Religious Controversy 36 Comments

Corporate Creed: The Companies You Never Knew Were Deeply Religious

October 27th, 2017

We’re all familiar with certain high-profile companies that espouse religious beliefs. Chick-fil-A famously expressed opposition to gay marriage on religious grounds, creating a storm of controversy.

Political & Religious Controversy 67 Comments

Citing "Religious Tradition", New Jersey Won't Ban Child Marriage

May 23rd, 2017

Earlier this month, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed a law that sought to ban child marriage across the state. If enacted, it would have made New Jersey the first state in the country to outlaw marriage for children under the age of 18. As of now, chi

Political & Religious Controversy 114 Comments

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