How Prison Ministry Can Help Inmates
Prison ministry is an effective and important way for one to use an online ordination. Courtesy of Michael Coghlan.
Prison can be very lonely and isolating, however it also provides a time to start anew. Getting married while in…
57% of Americans Think Religion is the Answer
Religion Statistics: Over Half of Americans Believe Religion Can Solve Most Current Problems
Religion in America, courtesy of CGP Grey.
Compelling religion statistics suggest 57 percent of Americans believe that religion is the answer to all or almost all of todayâ…
Tips on How to Perform a Wedding
If you have friends or loved ones who are getting married, it is a great honor to be asked to perform the ceremony. To perform a wedding, there are just a few steps that you need to follow, and at the end of the day, you will find that it is easier than you might t…
Read MoreGod Made Earth, but Now There are Two?
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…
Read MoreFewer View Bible As Divine Book
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…
Faith and Reason
Today, the question of when should a person of faith substitute faith for reason evidently still continues in the minds of many people. One recent example in the media was of a known “snake-handler” minister who confused faith with reason–one too …
Read MoreThe Rites of Spring
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…
Read MoreInterfaith Minister Training: HumanLight
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…
Read MoreAdvent: Hope
As we enter the season of Advent we begin with something so central to the human experience, hope. There is such anticipation, even excitement in hope. Each of us hopes for something on a daily basis. We hope for steady employment, for success in our endeavors, and…
Read MoreDenominations: Nativity Fast and Advent
December is the month when Christians worldwide celebrate the birth of Christ, one of the most holy events of the Christian year. Different denominations of Christianity prepare for Christmas in different ways. The two most celebrated pre-Christmas traditions are t…
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