Tag Archives: Universal Life Church

18Mar, 2025

Water, Water Everywhere: A Look at Water Rituals in Other Faiths Besides Christianity

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Ripples Through Faiths

Water is considered a fundamental element that is necessary for every form of life. It covers over two-thirds of the Earth’s surface, and it’s the main component of the fluids found in all living organisms. Humans need water to su…

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25Feb, 2025

What You Should Know About Starting an IRS-Recognized Church or Religion

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When it comes to religious belief, things tend to be very personal. Although many of the world’s most established faiths include tenets and a doctrine, it’s up to each person to decide the spiritual path they’ll take. Freedom of religion is one of the mo…

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07Jan, 2025

Looking at Thanksgiving Through the Native American Lens

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For most people, Thanksgiving is a holiday with fond memories of food and family gatherings. The real origins of the holiday are up for debate. Many Native Americans view Thanksgiving as a “day of mourning” rather than a celebration. Thanksgiving is rememb…

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05Dec, 2024

Taking a Look at Wedding Customs From Around the World

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From tossing the bouquet to couples avoiding each other before walking down the aisle, there are a number of traditions and superstitions connected to Western weddings. While there are plenty of strange customs involved in American weddings, every culture has …

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24Oct, 2024

How To Keep Your Spirits High Throughout the Cold Winter Months

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The winter can often prove to be one of the most challenging times of the year for people across the world. When the temperature drops, people are more likely to experience feelings of sadness and isolation. In fact, studies from recent years suggest that abou…

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11Oct, 2024

Putting a Spotlight on Parody Religions

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When it comes to spoofing and mockery, there will be many different opinions about what is fair game. From people to places to ideas, many things are subject to parody, often as criticism or litigation of society’s understanding or execution of certain c…

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26Sep, 2024

Atlantis: Plato’s Mythical Kingdom and the DC Universe

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The first DC Comics Aquaman film, scheduled for a December 21 release, focuses on its titular hero and his role in the battle for the Atlantean throne. Many people are familiar with legends about the mythical kingdom of Atlantis. It’s natural to assume that the D…

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29Aug, 2024

Athena or Minerva? How Greek Deities Became Part of Roman Religion

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If you’re familiar with Greek mythology, you probably know about most of the major deities in the religion: Hera, Athena, Demeter, Zeus, Poseidon, and so forth. You probably also know that many of these have Roman equivalents such as Juno, Minerva, Ceres, Jupiter…

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