While it undoubtedly came as a surprise to many, on April 28, the United Church of Christ filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging the legality of Amendment One, a North Carolina law banning same-sex marriage. The law also provides criminal penalties for ministers who “officiate” a wedding in the absence of a state-issued marriage […]
Gay Pride in India Gets a Big Boost India has customarily been viewed as a place of traditional, conservative values; the country’s citizens have only ever been allowed to classify themselves as males or females in gender, even if they know they are something else. The Indian Supreme Court took a dramatic step in a […]
All That’s Bling Some brides believe less is more when it comes to what they wear on their big day, and others are perfectly comfortable in an 80lb wedding dress encrusted with sparkling jewels. Sondra Celli is world renowned for her blinged-out, crystal couture, and the go-to designer for gypsies wanting a weighty wedding dress. […]
A groom should walk a mile in his fiance’s shoes to better understand his bride to be. This week on the hit television show RuPaul’s Drag Race, some couples took that advice literally as grooms slipped in to some high heels and got all dolled up in drag for the big day. Universal Life Church […]
Same Sex Weddings in Utah a Sign of Changes to Come While the state of Utah is most well known for the Mormon religion and conservative politics, a different outlook on same sex marriages is beginning to take place. As Utah changes view on gay marriage, same sex couples like Derek Kitchen and Moudie Sbieity […]
Interfaith ministry calls on us to respect and understand the beliefs of a wide range of people. Whether we agree or disagree, our higher calling is to find common ground from which to form our faith and beliefs. A study by Barna Research, based on more than 2,000 interviews with U.S. adults, concludes that Bible […]
How to Write Your Own Wedding Ceremony These days, couples are straying from the mundane wedding ceremonies of years past and getting a little bit more creative in the format. Rather than going with the safe route, many people have realized that they can write their own ceremony and make it completely personalized for their […]
Plant a Tree at your Wedding Many couples are on the lookout for creative and unique ideas that will elevate their wedding festivities from the everyday to the extraordinary. Rather than sticking with the traditional format of a wedding ceremony, some brides and grooms prefer to incorporate alternative traditions that can have a lot of […]
Spring Wedding Ideas Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials! Lucky for you, spring-time is the perfect season for planning a wedding. With a great abundance of flowers and fresh, warm weather, you can come up with a beautiful event that is sure to be memorable. If you are looking for some creative and whimsical wedding ideas […]
Scientists may have the facts on their side, but they do not always make the best public speakers. Last week, science educator Bill Nye and Creation Museum founder Ken Ham sparred over the validity of young-Earth creationism at Ham’s museum, and while the vast majority of scientists side with Nye, many have also expressed dismay […]
