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 …

Idaho Wants to Ban Gay Marriage

Connor NealUncategorized

Friends, we are in difficult times. In my dreams I remember the dream of Don Quixote, and I think each of us needs to grab the strength and the message of the impossible dream. The Impossible Dream by Josh Grobin To dream the impossible dream To fight the unbeatable foe To bear with unbearable sorrow And to run where the …

The Oligarchy Is Here

Connor NealWealth Disparity

Welcome to the “New” United States! You know, the land of the “free”—as long as you’re not dark-skinned or born to non-citizen parents. Oh, and get this: Mississippi’s new vibe? Bounty hunters for immigrants. Yeah, you read that right. Progress? More like regress. Meanwhile, mega-corporations are swimming in cash while the rest of us are out here trying to make …

More Babies, More Problems!

Connor NealUncategorized

It is estimated to cost approximately $300,000 or more to raise a child born in 2023 to the age 18. I propose that we offer every young sexually active adolescent an incentive to not have children byhaving a free permanent sterilization, with an incentive of $4000 flat, 20% deduction in their college tuition, coupled witha tax exemption between the ages …

Reclaiming the American Core; Healthcare as a Basic Human Right

Connor NealHealth

When the government allows those with wealth to wield their money as a weapon—controlling the economy, influencing laws, and dictating policies—it abandons the foundational principles of the Constitution. This includes denying healthcare as a basic human right (a standard embraced by most Western nations) and funneling federal funds into religious schools that preach the superiority of their God over others’. …

Seattle’s Saucy History: From Mother Damnable to Modern Debates

Connor NealDiscrimination

A Look at the History of Prostitution in Seattle Seattle’s relationship with prostitution is a tale as old as time—or at least as old as the city itself. It’s a story of scandal, resilience, and plenty of eyebrow-raising antics. From its gold-rush glory days to modern debates about decriminalization, Seattle’s red-light history is a mix of grit, glam, and moral …

Keep Your Loved Ones Close and Cherish Them

Connor NealUnity

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? …