Universal Life Church Archives - Page 4 of 15
January 21st, 2014
How would you like to take your wedding on tour across the nation? One couple from Seattle did exactly that last year, taking their wedding party to ten different destinations across the United States.
Quantum Physics and the Immortality of the Soul
January 9th, 2014
Will science ever prove the existence of life after death? Yes, and it can be done using the principles of quantum physics, says research scientist and medical doctor Robert Lanza.
Why Do So Many People Still Reject Evolution?
January 8th, 2014
One-third of all Americans still do not believe in evolution, according to a recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center. The new figures further illustrate the foothold creationism has in the American psyche.
America's Best Christian
December 12th, 2013
You may have heard of Mrs. Betty Bowers, the wealthy, elegantly dressed brunette who gives lessons on being a good Christian. The fictional character raises some critiques of religion and government in America.
Can God and Aliens Co-Exist?
December 10th, 2013
“Of course God and aliens can co-exist”, you might say, but there are age-old beliefs predicated on the assumption that humans are the “apple of the divine eye”.
“To Heaven and Back”: Three Powerful Near-Death Experiences
December 5th, 2013
What does it feel like to die? This was the question explored in Anderson Cooper Special Report: To Heaven and Back, which aired recently on CNN and featured the personal testimony of three individuals who died.
Court Rejects Tax Break on Clergy Housing
December 2nd, 2013
Should ordained ministers receive tax breaks on housing allowances? No, according to a recent ruling by a United States District Court judge. If the decision goes unchallenged, an Internal Revenue Service exemption for clergy housing allowances would be revers
New Series Explores Secrets of the Bible
November 15th, 2013
The History channel no longer hides the fact that it has done away with history programming in favor of programming on religion and conspiracy theories as well as reality television, earning criticism from scientists, scholars, and skeptics. Earlier this year
Marvel’s New Female Muslim Superhero
November 12th, 2013
Kamala Khan is Marvel's newest female, Muslim superhero, and many may find her relatable. She is a 16-year-old Pakistani-American Muslim girl, and should hopefully empower young women who are underrepresented in comics.
Bullies, Bibles, and Double Standards
November 11th, 2013
What happens when a high school student rips out pages of the Bible to protest school bullying? Apparently, he gets expelled. This is precisely what happened to 18 year-old Isaiah Smith of Fort Worth, Texas.
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