Interfaith ministers recognize the significance of Biblical events and the traditions for peoples of all faiths and backgrounds. An interfaith minister must use this understanding to bring together people of different religions that may have contrasting views on ce…
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Shiva is one of the primary gods in the Hindu religion
Hinduism is a religion of thousands of gods, or manifestations of gods. One of the most important is Shiva, the lord of destruction. The god represents the destruction of the world, after which it is born again…
Unfortunately, some traditional religions still cling to the last vestiges of the belief that physical illness is God’s punishment for those who have sinned, even though few religious leaders actually come out and openly express that sentiment. However, it…
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Countless statues depict the Buddha in meditation to achieve enlightenment
To be an interfaith minister means to preach and support people in all different spiritual and religious practices. It also means you have the power to introduce important religious holidays…
Kids celebrate with noisemakers and costumes and families celebrate with scripture and charity
If you have become ordained as an interfaith minister in the Universal Life Church, it is your responsibility to be at least conversant in the rituals and adherence of ot…
A cross rubbed onto the forehead signifies observance of Lent
Heading into spring, people of all faiths begin to think about warm weather and summer activities. The major holiday during this time is Easter Sunday. Prior to that day of celebration is the period of L…
Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world, following Christianity and Islam. It encompasses a very wide diversity of belief systems. Different branches of Hinduism have different takes on divinity, monotheism, worship, and rites. Hindus are generally conc…
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A Louisiana district court judge is expected to rule on the constitutionality of the state’s controversial school voucher program. The program is intended to provide higher-quality education for poor and disadvantaged students from troubled public schools, bu…
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This is the Arabic script for the prophet Muhammad, whose birth is celebrated with carnavals and charity
For an interfaith minister to be ordained in the Universal Life Church, they must be knowledgeable in the religious holidays and cultures held by many different…
This is a traditional celebration in Ethiopia of the baptism of Jesus
Interfaith ministers who have made the decision to be ordained in the Universal Life Church share a reverence for all religious traditions and holidays. An observance of Epiphany is an event comm…