Politics Archives - Universal Life Church Monastery Blog
December 14th, 2023
Texas woman Kate Cox is seeking an abortion because her fetus is extremely unlikely to survive, and may even be stillborn. The Texas Supreme Court and Attorney General are both refusing, and now she's left the state.
Missouri Clergy Challenge State's Abortion Ban
November 27th, 2023
Clergy in Missouri are challenging that state's strict abortion ban, citing legislators' statements that they were motivated by faith to pass the law. Is an abortion ban tantamount to pushing biblical values?
Can a Hindu be President? Voters Split on Candidate's Faith
September 4th, 2023
Presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy made waves at the GOP presidential debate, but some Christians may not be on board with his Hindu faith. Will an evangelical electorate vote for a Hindu as commander in chief?
Are Jesus's Teachings "Too Weak"? Some Evangelicals Say So
August 17th, 2023
Has Jesus gone soft? One prominent pastor says he's concerned about the direction of Christianity, fearing that many Christians find the teachings of Jesus Christ weak.
Burn After Reading: History of the Marijuana Tax Act
July 31st, 2023
August 2nd is the 86th anniversary of the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937, which made recreational marijuana use and sale all but illegal in the United States. Almost a century later, what is the legacy of that legislation?
Will God Save Us From Climate Change? People of Faith Are Split
July 31st, 2023
The Bible says that Christians are to be stewards of the Earth. So why do so many of those who identify as highly religious not believe in climate change? Christians are split on how to approach this issue.
Texas Judge Won't Perform Same-Sex Marriages, Citing Faith Beliefs
July 21st, 2023
Can a Christian judge refuse to perform same-sex marriages at the courthouse, even though that falls under her job duties? Citing a recent Supreme Court ruling, a Texas judge says she can refuse same-sex couples.
Atheists Demand Chalk Cross at AR Governor's Mansion Be Removed
July 7th, 2023
A group of secular activists is demanding the removal of a cross drawn in sidewalk chalk on the front steps of the Arkansas Governor's Mansion, but AR Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is refusing to back down.
Bible, Book of Mormon Removed From Utah Schools for "Offensive" Content
June 8th, 2023
Is the Bible too NSFW for schools? A parent used a new Utah law which allows parents to challenge any books at their child's school to get the Bible removed, alleging it is too violent and pornographic for kids.
Christians React to Chick-Fil-A Embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
June 2nd, 2023
Did Chick-fil-A go 'woke'? Some Christians are reacting strongly to the news that the Christian favorite hired a diversity chief, arguing that not only is promoting inclusion catering to wokeness, but also unbiblical.
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