The trend among childless couples to adopt embryos may seem like a positive cultural development at first, but looking at what’s really involved shows that this practice isn’t as pro life as proponents would like people to believe. Even though evangelical groups have spent over 21 million dollars promoting this practice as a charitable service […]

You know how to be ordained, but knowing how to ordain others is likely new to you.  You know the joys of performing a wedding or starting a church – these are important and fulfilling and should be shared with others.  If you chose to be ordained through the Universal Life Church, you have a […]

The horrible cinema shooting in Aurora, Colorado, which left twelve dead and fifty-eight wounded, has revived the gun control debate in the United States. Some church leaders have called for stricter gun control laws, while others have shown apprehension and even outright resistance toward such measures. There are problems with both sides of the argument, […]

Atheists are people who lack belief in gods. It does not necessarily mean that they are irreligious, as some religions do not adhere to a deity. Nonetheless, most atheists are not religious and many people who are not religious are also atheists. Therefore, it is telling that a recent poll by the Pew Center for […]

Engaged couples often prefer to have a friend or family member perform their wedding ceremony. After getting ordained online, that individual might be wondering, “Do I have to have an ordained minister certificate to perform a wedding ceremony?” Unfortunately there isn’t a straight-forward answer, but there is an easy way to find out. The easiest […]

One of the primary driving forces and goals of the American settlers was religious freedom. The freedom from constrictive religious hierarchies that were lead by leaders with strong ties to the nobility in many European countries. The religious hierarchy of both the Catholic and Protestant churches in Europe ensured that the wealthy, ruling elite remained […]

Many people are interested in performing weddings. It is quite easy to get ordained online to do this. You will be required to submit basic personal information and identification documentation. With the ULC, there are also preliminary courses of study available that serve as an introduction to performing a wedding professionally and with cultural and […]