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September 17th, 2013
One third of Americans believe the events in Syria portend the End Times, according to a recent poll. Many conservative Christian leaders are pointing to the Syrian war as evidence of Biblical prophecy.
Two Steps Forward, One Step Back on Equality
September 11th, 2013
Do states’ rights trump individual rights? The Obama Administration recently announced that same-sex couples would be treated the same as opposite-sex couples; meanwhile, the Pentagon has extended eligibility for military benefits to same-sex partners of U.S
Mother Teresa’s Doctrine of Masochism
April 30th, 2013
A recent news article posits that the late Agnes Gonxha—better known as Mother Teresa—celebrated the pain and suffering of the sick and poor, and was hardly the saintly woman we know from popular culture.
The Bible Series Tarnished by Satan-Obama Link
March 25th, 2013
Despite the network's lofty vision for The Bible series, some media outlets have critiqued the resemblance between the actor who plays Satan and President Barack Obama.
Minister’s New Book Redefines the Bible
March 13th, 2013
Which books truly belong in the Christian Bible, and how do we identify these? This question has been raised by the discovery in the past few decades of a surprising number of apocryphal texts which were rejected by Church leaders from inclusion in the Bible.
Catholic Hospital Mergers Go Beyond Religious Freedom
February 25th, 2013
Pretend for a moment you are going to have a potentially life-threatening miscarriage, but the doctors refuse to perform an abortion on religious grounds. Some women say this happened to them at Catholic hospitals.
Escaping Oppressive Religious Indoctrination
October 11th, 2012
Recently on Huffington Post Live, Nate Phelps told the story how he escaped from his father, Fred Phelps, who runs the hate group Westboro Baptist Church. Escaping religious extremism can be difficult.
ULC Monastery Supports California's Ban on Conversion Therapy
October 8th, 2012
In a victory for the LGBTQ rights movement, California became the first U.S. state to ban gay conversion therapy for minors. Gay rights advocates have hailed the decision as a step forward for vulnerable youth.
Good News for ULC Pastors: Mindfulness Can Improve Your Mood
October 1st, 2012
A new study indicates that spirituality can improve one's mood. It is good news for those of us who want to maximize the palliative effects of spiritual practices such as meditation in their own lives.
Church Sermons Being Used to Preach Politics
September 24th, 2012
How would you like to go to your local house of worship one day only to hear your minister, priest, rabbi, or imam tell you which presidential candidate to vote for?
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