Dressing for the Divine

PublisherFreedom of Religion

In a world hurtling towards chaos and teetering on the brink of collapse, we’re left reviewing the rituals and customs ingrained in our societies to find what brings us into the future and what’s holding us back. One practice holding us back is our devotion to dressing up for the divine and the fairytale “hereafter.” Our culture is composed of …

A picture of the ULCM wedding chapel

Tea Time With Rev. George Freeman of the Universal Life Church

PublisherGeorge Freeman History

I recently sat down for an interview with Andrew Davey at Haymarket Weddings. Read the full interview below or on their website: Rev. George Freeman may be the spiritual leader of the most influential church that you may not know that you know about. For some 45 years, Rev. Freeman has led the Universal Life Church Monastery through an era …

Keep Your Loved Ones Close and Cherish Them

Connor NealThe Monastery, The Universe, ULC, Unity

In a world caught in the whirlwind of transformation, where political storms surge and everythingseems upside down, the old rules don’t apply. Left has traded places with right, up is down, andit’s hard to tell friend from foe. We’re all asking the same questions: Will there be enough foodfor everyone? Will our homes still stand when the next disaster strikes? …

Prophecy of Aquarius: Where is the Age of Enlightenment?

Connor NealFreedom of Religion, Social Justice, The Universe, Unity

The Age of Aquarius—a prophecy of collective enlightenment—seems almost ironic in a world that hasn’t felt so divided. This so-called “Prophecy of Aquarius” places spiritual meaning on the astronomical precession of the equinoxes. Its a fascinating blend of astronomy, spirituality, and a vision of collective consciousness. It promises a new era of enlightenment and interconnection. A time when we, as …

Tit for Tat: Mass Deportations on the Horizon. Buckle up, America!

Connor NealDiscrimination, Politics

With Republicans sweeping the presidential election, Supreme Court, Senate, and House, it’s full steam ahead for Trump and company’s big, bad deportation dreams. There’s already talk that this could be the biggest mass deportation in U.S. history—officials are claiming millions of people could be affected by this wave of policies in 2025. Millions. Just let that sink in. But let’s …

Jesus in front of Pink Triangle

You’ll Never Hear This in Your Church

PublisherDiscrimination, History of Religion, Social Justice

Here comes Donald Trump with his latest grift. Now, after fingering starlets, sneaking into pageant dressing room to checks out 15-year-old participants, and then continuing his hooker-a-month pattern, despite the fact we’ve never once seen him inside a church other than for a photo op; he’s now saying buy my “God Bless the USA Bibles”. These bibles are edited, incorporating political …

Francis, the Liberal Pope

PublisherFreedom of Religion

Last month, the Vatican made headlines after Pope Francis approved blessings for same-sex couples. It was a decision that marked a very public departure from the Catholic Church’s long-held stance against the union of same-sex couples. Very quickly, the announcement sparked controversy over the hypocrisy of weddings for heterosexual couples and blessings for gay couples. While the shift in Church …