Misconceptions About Judaism
With the FBI’s Hate Crime report from 2014 identifying the Jewish community as the biggest target of hate crimes, it’s time to consider why people target Jews. Jews are often stereotyped because of generalizations of their religion….
It is a time-honored practice for one religion to “borrow” practices from another in order to make their practice more palatable to practitioners of said religion. This may be for purposes of conversion or interfaith relations or simply because one grou…
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An interfaith minister, ordained through the Universal Life Church, might be interested to learn of the different holidays celebrated throughout spring by different religions. It is a joyous time of year where each faith adds its own unique celebratory ritual. Thos…
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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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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…
It is easy to forget living in the West that New Year’s does not happen at the same time for everyone. Different cultures and religions celebrate the New Year on different dates than January 1. Interfaith ministers of the Universal Life Church can better serv…
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Twinkling lights and candles make Hanukkah celebrations beautiful sights to behold
Hanukkah presents a fantastic opportunity for an interfaith minister to integrate themes of hope and steadfast faith into the studies they share with their congregation. One need not…
For the ceremony, you will need a chuppah (canopy), wine, and a glass to break
For an interfaith minister, coming across individuals from many different religious backgrounds who are seeking your services is not at all uncommon. The Universal Life Church espouses t…
Sukkot is very comparable to the tradition of Thanksgiving
There are several annual holidays for an array of religions to celebrate, but Sukkot is one of the most sacred festivals to the Jewish people. Traditionally celebrated five days after Yom Kippur, the 2012 S…
The scriptures for Yom Kippur give five names to the soul
Yom Kippur is the holiest day in the Jewish religion, and one of the few days that all who follow this faith observe. Yom Kippur stands for “Day of Atonement,” and completes the Yamim Nora’im or th…