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Religious Freedom and Equality Upheld in Historic Marriage Votes

November 7th, 2012

In an historic shift towards marriage equality, the states of Maine, Maryland, and Washington broke the trend by passing measures allowing same-sex couples to wed.

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Texas Cheerleaders Fly Bible Banners

October 29th, 2012

How far should government go in keeping religion out of schools? Most people who become an ordained minister in the Universal Life Church believe that the explicit endorsement of religion is unsuitable.

Political & Religious Controversy 2 Comments

Ordained Pastor Hails Court Ruling against DOMA

October 22nd, 2012

In another victory for the marriage equality movement, a U.S. federal appeals court ruled the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional, just months after another federal appeals court made a similar ruling.

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Marcus Croman: Model ULC Minister

October 20th, 2012

Rev. Croman became a Universal Life Church minister to solidify his own beliefs and help him with the charity work he has performed. We applaud him and highlight him as an exceptional example of ULC ministry.

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Comedian Rob Corddry Performs a Wedding with ULC Ordination

October 19th, 2012

Another emerging television talent has joined the ranks of celebrity ministers who have become ordained in the Universal Life Church Monastery: Comedian Rob Corddry.

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Does Canada Have a Problem with non-Christian Chaplains?

October 15th, 2012

Canada's Ministry of Public Safety's recently decided to terminate the contracts of all but one non-Christian federal prison chaplain. Will non-Christian prisoners receive proper spiritual advice?

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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.

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Youth Abandon Organized Religion For Online Ordination

October 9th, 2012

Young Americans are turning away from organized religion more than ever, it appears, as religion becomes more intertwined with U.S. politics and cultural issues.

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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.

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Interfaith Ministers: Meet the ULC Staff

October 2nd, 2012

The staff at the Universal Life Church Monastery happens to be a microcosm of the diversity found in this country. Here is an introduction to some of our staff members and their faith backgrounds and heritage.

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