10 Reasons Homophobia Makes No Sense (Part 2) - Universal Life Church
0 Reasons Why Homophobia Makes No Sense (Part 2)](/assets/ulc/blog/scaled/lesbian-wedding.jpg){.alignleft .size-thumbnail .wp-image-3476 width=150 height=150}In a recent blog entry titled "10 Reasons Why Homophobia Makes ...
Category: Equal Rights, Human Rights, Politics, Social Equality, Citizens Rights
Sweden Recognizes File-Sharing Religion - Universal Life Church
The Swedish government has officially recognized a new religion founded on the practice of file-sharing, called "Kopimism". Kopimists subscribe to the tenet that information and knowledge are sacred; for them the act of ...
Category: Equal Rights, Freedom of Religion, Religion, Social Justice, Spirituality
Minister Conan O'Brien to Perform Gay Wedding - Universal Life Church
Conan O'Brien, the late-night talk show host and comedian, has been officially ordained by the Universal Life Church Ministries. As of October 21st 2010 he joins the ranks of our many celebrity ministers. Conan O'Brien ...
Category: Equal Rights, Freedom, Freedom of Religion, Social Equality, Weddings
ULC Celebrates Marriage Equality in New York - Universal Life Church
History was made on July 24th, 2011 by the Pop Up Chapel and the ULC got to be there for it. Though we ordain hundreds of people every day, the Universal Life Church rarely gets to witness the weddings performed by our ...
Category: Equal Rights, Gay Weddings
Alabama Pastor Fears Gay Marriage - Universal Life Church
Why the ULC Ministries cannot stay silent on Pastor Richey's broken silence on gay marriage This is the third installment of the ULC Ministries's "Fear Blog" series where we highlight the ways in which fear is used in i ...
Category: Equal Rights, Human Rights, Morality, Politics, Social Equality
The Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples
This Legal Guide is a great resource for lesbian and gay couples in almost every situation. Wading through red tape and legalities is never simple, however, for marginalized populations it can be astoundingly and eart ...
Category: Equal Rights, Social Equality, Social Justice, ULC Books
ULC Congratultes New York - Universal Life Church
The ULCM commends New York on their efforts to ensure marriage equality for all citizens by passing legislation legalizing gay marriage! This bill marks the passage of same sex marriage in the largest state thus far; Ne ...
Category: Equal Rights, Freedom, Politics, Religion
Letter to Mary Hollinrake From The ULC
From the desk of Brother Martin Freeman to Mary Hollinrake, Kent County Clerk For context, please read our blog post about Mary Hollinrake's interactions with one of our ministers. Dear Mrs. Hollinrake: The Universa ...
Category: Equal Rights
Presbyterians Vote to Allow Gay Clergy
After 33 years of debate, ranging from polite to contentious, the Presbyterian Church (USA) has voted to overturn a ban on gay clergy. This decision is in no way absolute however, it only states that congregations may al ...
Category: Equal Rights, Social Equality, Social Justice
Hitting the Reset Button
by Neal F. Cox, Guest Blogger I am a liberal. I freely admit it. In fact, I will admit to being so liberal I could make Edward Kennedy look like a Ronald Reagan clone. So if what I have to say offends you, simply becau ...
Category: Equal Rights, Social Equality, Social Justice, Pagan