When people think of religion, they typically think about deities or guidelines on how to pursue a life that aligns with the divine. However, plenty of modern religions also feature an array of creatures, spirits, and monsters that serve an array of purposes. …
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August is American Adventures Month, which celebrates vacationing. When most people think about vacations, images of theme parks or camping probably come to mind. Although that type of thrilling adventure is important to your well-being, it may not truly…
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Humans have always gazed at the sky, and the sky has always provoked questions. One of the most enduring mysteries is whether or not there is intelligent life outside of the Earth’s solar system. Ancient peoples all over the world came up with creation m…
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According to academics, people actively practice more than 4,000 religions and denominations around the world. Of all these belief systems, however, few are as old as Hinduism, which is often regarded as a synthesis of different cultural beliefs from across In…
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Becoming a Minister with the Universal Life Church’s free ordination is available to anyone over the age of 18.
More than 20 million people worldwide have been ordained as
ministers by the Universal Life Church. The ULC’s ministerial community
includes a w…
Raksha Bandan, meaning “Knot (or Bond) of Protection,” is one of Hinduism’s most important festivals. It honors the special bond between brothers and sisters. It is celebrated on Shravana Poornima, the day of the full moon, during the Hindu month of Shravana,…
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Our Earth is an incredible thing. It took just the right set of circumstances to enable this world to form and support life. It is not out of the question, however, for there to be other planets like ours. In fact, NASA’s Kepler mission recently discovered an Ea…
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As interfaith ministers who are ordained in the Universal Life Church, we need to be aware that views on the Bible are changing.
The American Bible Society conducted a recent “State of the Bible” poll and found that the number of people self-reporting a…
With the coming of spring to the northern hemisphere, many people in the western Judeo-Christian culture look forward to the celebration of Easter. However, many cultures have time-honored celebrations and traditions that welcome the lengthening days and the hope o…
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In a month surrounded by families and traditional churches celebrating the light of their many faiths, it is easy to get lost among the many messages. This is why the Universal Life Church is spreading the message of our late December celebration of Humanity. We ac…
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