Tagged Violence - Universal Life Church Sermons

Did God save Donald Trump's life from a shooter in Butler, Pennsylvania? This guest sermon explores the idea of divine intervention and whether it's a real thing, or just an easy explanation for coincidences.

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Will Smith's Oscar Slap Was a Shameful Failure of Christian Faith

March 28th, 2022

After a tasteless joke at his wife's expense, Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars. Then later, Smith tried to justify his actions. One ULC guest writer explores the issue, and whether two wrongs make a right.

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Why Does it Take a Tragedy to Open Our Eyes to Racial Injustice?

May 29th, 2020

Public outrage in the wake of George Floyd's death has been visceral – and for good reason. But why does it take a shocking murder to get Americans to confront the demonic force of racism head-on?

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Seattle-Based New Beginnings Working to Combat Domestic Violence

July 24th, 2018

Today, domestic violence is understood as a far more complex issue than it once was. Instead of being seen as a couple’s personal business, our society now fully recognizes the insidious nature of the problem.

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Religion in America is Dying Out - And Good Riddance

May 17th, 2018

Religion in America is dying. It's about time, after being wielded as a weapon to enslave Africans, displace Native Americans, subjugate women, suppress LGBTQ communities and shelter abusers of women and children.

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Why Can't We Admit That Religion Encourages Violence?

November 7th, 2017

Does religion, by nature, breed violent believers? Muslims carry out violent attacks in the hopes of furthering a bloody Islamic crusade. Christians commit acts of violence against nonbelievers.

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The Importance of Self-Sacrifice

January 5th, 2016

This morning, President Obama announced that he would be taking executive action in an attempt to curb some of the gun violence that we’ve been inundated with in the United States for decades - but especially recently.

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The Power of Prayer

December 7th, 2015

No matter which direction you look, we're staring straight at death. As the attacks seem to increase in frequency, we hear the same refrain in response. "Pray for Syria," "Pray for Paris," "Pray for San Bernardino."

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Changing the Conversation, in memory of Alison and Adam

August 28th, 2015

Another week, another devastating killing. The regularity with which these tragedies occur is perhaps the most disturbing challenge that our modern society currently faces. How can we get it to stop?

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Forgiveness in Charleston S.C.

June 26th, 2015

Once again America has been forced to witness another senseless act of violence in the slayings in Charleston, S.C. The murder of nine Christians during a bible study has caused an outburst of shock, grief and anger.

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Wrath

April 4th, 2014

If we were to chart the timeline of our lives, how many notches would there be to mark the instances when we became angry? Sadly, too many to count or recall.

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Tagged Violence - Universal Life Church Sermons

Is Divine Intervention Real?

Is Divine Intervention Real?

Will Smith's Oscar Slap Was a Shameful Failure of Christian Faith

Will Smith's Oscar Slap Was a Shameful Failure of Christian Faith

Why Does it Take a Tragedy to Open Our Eyes to Racial Injustice?

Why Does it Take a Tragedy to Open Our Eyes to Racial Injustice?

Seattle-Based New Beginnings Working to Combat Domestic Violence

Seattle-Based New Beginnings Working to Combat Domestic Violence

Religion in America is Dying Out - And Good Riddance

Religion in America is Dying Out - And Good Riddance

Why Can't We Admit That Religion Encourages Violence?

Why Can't We Admit That Religion Encourages Violence?

The Importance of Self-Sacrifice

The Importance of Self-Sacrifice

The Power of Prayer

The Power of Prayer

Changing the Conversation, in memory of Alison and Adam

Changing the Conversation, in memory of Alison and Adam

Forgiveness in Charleston S.C.

Forgiveness in Charleston S.C.

Wrath

Wrath