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Man of the Year: Pope Francis
https://www.ulc.org/ulc-blog/man-of-the-year-pope-francis · ULC Blog Post | Man of the Year: Pope Francis Since Pope Francis was elected Bishop of Rome in February, he has been drawing a younger crowd to the Catholic faith with his more moderate and even liberal views on controversial political topics. Since...
The Power of Words to Hurt and to Heal
https://www.ulc.org/ulc-blog/the-power-of-words-to-hurt-and-to-heal · ULC Blog Post | The Power of Words to Hurt and to Heal A government takes offense at the choice of a word to describe mass killings a hundred years ago. Some people today see the value in using direct language in remembering the...
Do You Really Need To Rest on the Sabbath? Part 1
https://www.ulc.org/ulc-blog/do-you-really-need-to-rest-on-the-sabbath-part-one · ULC Blog Post | Do You Really Need To Rest on the Sabbath? Part 1 Deuteronomy 5:13 reads, “Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall...
Experience History in Richmond, VA, Part 1
https://www.ulc.org/ulc-blog/experience-history-in-richmond-virginia-part-one · ULC Blog Post | Experience History in Richmond, VA, Part 1 If your guilty pleasure during the summer is “The Bachelorette,” then you know that some of the dates were held in Richmond, VA. It’s estimated that Virginia tourism paid over $500,000 to have...
Historic Churches of Augusta, Georgia, Part 1
https://www.ulc.org/ulc-blog/historic-churches-of-augusta-georgia-part-one · ULC Blog Post | Historic Churches of Augusta, Georgia, Part 1 In the golf world, Augusta is a capital. Although the city served as the second state capital of Georgia for a short time in the late 18th century, it’s more well-known for hosting...
Seven Deadly Sins- Pride, Part 1
https://www.ulc.org/ulc-blog/seven-deadly-sins-pride-part-one · ULC Blog Post | Seven Deadly Sins- Pride, Part 1 Pride is defined as “a high or inordinate opinion of one's own dignity, importance, merit, or superiority, whether as cherished in the mind or as displayed in bearing, conduct, etc.” Probably the most famous...
Religious and Sacred Places in Alaska, Part 1
https://www.ulc.org/ulc-blog/religious-and-sacred-places-in-alaska-part-one · ULC Blog Post | Religious and Sacred Places in Alaska, Part 1 Alaska’s nickname is The Last Frontier. Although it’s the least populated state in the nation, it’s one of the most populated areas above the 60th parallel in North America. Most of Alaska’s...
Take in Native American Culture in Oklahoma, Part 1
https://www.ulc.org/ulc-blog/take-in-native-american-culture-in-oklahoma-part-one · ULC Blog Post | Take in Native American Culture in Oklahoma, Part 1 In the 19th century, many Native Americans across North America were relocated to the territory known today as Oklahoma. The state’s name comes from Choctaw words meaning “red people.” Over 25...
Revoking Honorary Degrees: Yes or No? Part 1
https://www.ulc.org/ulc-blog/revoking-honorary-degrees-yes-or-no-part-one · ULC Blog Post | Revoking Honorary Degrees: Yes or No? Part 1 Most colleges have a formal method for revoking or rescinding an earned degree. It’s rare that a college will revoke a degree, but it happens. The University of Tokyo rescinded a doctorate...
Seven Virtues – Charity, Part 1
https://www.ulc.org/ulc-blog/seven-virtues-charity-part-one · ULC Blog Post | Seven Virtues – Charity, Part 1 First Corinthians 13:13 says, “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” Love, translated as charity, is more than the feeling you have for your spouse...
Christian Feast Days Celebrated on January 1
https://www.ulc.org/ulc-blog/christian-feast-days-celebrated-on-january-first · ULC Blog Post | Christian Feast Days Celebrated on January 1 New Year’s Day might be centered around football, parades and parties, but there’s much more to the day than the Rose Bowl and Hoppin’ John. Although these saints might not be some of...
10 Reasons Homophobia Makes No Sense (Part 1)
https://www.ulc.org/ulc-blog/10-reasons-why-homophobia-makes-no-sense-part-1 · ULC Blog Post | 10 Reasons Homophobia Makes No Sense (Part 1) As the Washington State Legislature holds hearings on a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage in that state, social conservatives have ramped up their campaign against homosexuality and LGBT rights. The National...