Religion Archives - Page 9 of 12
June 17th, 2016
While most contemporary religious views support equality of the sexes, there still exist plenty of traditional religious sects and organizations which teach otherwise.
Injustice and Outrage: Sexual Assault at Religious Universities
June 7th, 2016
Sexual assault has become an increasingly important issue on college campuses over the past decade. Across the board, cases of sexual assault are on the rise.
Getting Along With People of Different Religious Backgrounds
February 3rd, 2016
Perhaps now more than ever before, there seems to be a rift between people of different religions. You see it everywhere in news articles, on social media, and perhaps in your own life. Depending on the nature of your disagreements, it can be tricky getting al
The God in our Pockets: Are We Guilty of Phone Worship?
January 15th, 2016
Our attention is focused on our screens. Our ancestors worshiped golden statues, but are we guilty of idolatry with a new object? Are we committing the 21st century sin of phone worship?
Why the Universal Life Church Must Speak Up
January 5th, 2016
We love a lot of things about operating the Universal Life Church on your behalf, but our favorite part is running the blog and sermon sections of our website.
What's the Difference Between Sunni and Shia Islam?
January 4th, 2016
Tensions in the Muslim world have risen even further in the wake of a mass execution of 47 men by the Saudi Arabian government, among whom was a prominent Shiite cleric named Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr.
Eyes In the Skies
June 2nd, 2015
Crop circles, ancient drawings, mysterious descriptions of flying objects... are we actually alone in the universe? And can the search for alien life help explain faith on earth?
Kill 'Em All?
April 27th, 2015
For many years, lethal injection has been the preferred method of state-sanctioned executions in America's prisons, but that may not be true for long, as the ethics of that method have been called into question.
Evidence of the Gods
February 25th, 2015
Who were the ancient sages of old giving men divine revelations? Why, if Heaven is not an actual physical place, do we look to the skies to contact our gods?
Religious People Aren’t More Righteous, Study Says
October 1st, 2014
Religious people might not be the paragon of virtue and morality that some think they are, according to a recent study. The study suggests they are just as likely to behave badly as secular people.
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