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…
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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Skulls are decorated with bright colors to celebrate the lives and deaths of those who've come before
Dia De Los Muertos is a holiday that has its roots both in Christianity and in indigenous traditions. Like the Catholic All Saints Day, which is celebrated at …
Navaratri celebrates the warrior goddess, Durga, and her defeat over a world-conquering demon
Because the Universal Life Church does not stand between its members and their beliefs, interfaith ministers for the ULC can benefit from understanding important tradition…
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…
Being ordained in a more "traditional" church than the ULC doesn't by any means guarantee a certain quality of character; ULC ministers and other clergy are equal under the law
Monsignor William Lynn, a high-ranking Roman Catholic official who was in …
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 …
Rep. Bachmann uses her faith as a wedge to drive Americans apart. This is exactly what the Universal Life Church stands against
Representative Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) pushed her tendency to over-the-top outlandish allegations to new heights when she attacked Sec…
Every jurisdiction sets its own wedding laws, and they can vary greatly – even within the same state
If you want to get ordained to perform a wedding for a friend or family member, there is more to think about than what you will say and wear at the ceremony. It i…
The Universal Life Church, founded in 1959 by Reverend Kirby J. Hensley as “Life Church,” the Universal Life Church believes in allowing members to find the right path for themselves. The ULC allows almost anyone to get ordained online to become a minis…
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