Pagan Christmas Traditions
Not celebrating the birth of Christ can make you feel like an outcast at Christmas. The original celebrations during this time were actually feasts to bring people together and make them feel good during the long winter months whe…
There are many excellent reasons to get ordained online to perform weddings. Marriage ceremonies may run the gamut from ultra-traditional to non-conformist, but to be valid all must have someone to officiate the event. Perhaps a couple close to you has asked if you…
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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…
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…
Members of Jainism emphasize the importance of all life, including plants and micro-organisms. This informs their beliefs of non-violence and self-control. While older members embrace the importance of spiritual traditions such as prayer to idols and honoring of mo…
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We commonly use the term "church" to designate a group of people with shared faith, regardless of their actual location
Organized religion is not solely about worshiping a deity but forming a community. Those who practice a faith share values with other m…
A question frequently asked to the ULC is whether you can be ordained more than once through different organizations
The Universal Life Church is a dynamic ministry that ordains ministers throughout the world. You can receive ordination free of charge and begin you…
A close look at Leviticus offers a compelling argument against Christians getting tattoos.The Universal Life Church encourages people to explore texts to both broaden understanding and to refine individual beliefs.
For Christians, the Old Testament of the Bible lay…
Members of the ULC come together from many different backgrounds and faiths
The Universal Life Church is rather unique in that it doesn’t put forth one set of practices or beliefs that members follow. Anyone can get ordained online and join the group, regardles…
Tea and dates are traditionally eaten to signal the end of the day's fasting during this holy month
The month of Ramadan is a time of daylight fasting and prayerful moments, when Muslims attempt to fortify their faith in the strictures of Islam, as conveyed by …