Beliefs 

The Universal Life "doctrine" is simple.

The Universal Life Church has two fundamental beliefs: Everyone has a right to freedom of religion, and people should do what they think is right.

No one has the right to threaten you with eternal damnation if you don't agree with them, or promise you eternal happiness. There are far too many people inventing gods trying to save your soul.

Become a ULC Reverend and you are free to believe whatever you please.

Is it Christian? 

What do you think?

The Universal Life Church is as Christian as you want it to be. Or as Buddhist. Or as Jewish, or Pagan, or Jedi. It's completely open to all paths, and after all, our paths are each unique, aren't they?

Some of us are truly Interfaith, which is to say that we don't subscribe to any one religious system. And some of us (like me) are atheists.

The church is open to all paths, and no path at all.

It ordains all comers, without a test of faith.

Isn't that refreshing?

Can I ordain my dog? 

No.

Sincerity, remember? And authenticity?

You can ordain any willing person. You can't ordain your computer, your dog, your left shoe, or any other non-consenting thing. You can go through the motions, but it will not be valid, and it will be a waste of time.

The God Delusion 

The God Delusion

by Richard Dawkins

Amazon Price: $15.71 (as of 10/06/2008)

The First Amendment 

From the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution

This is what the founders of this country had to say about what counts as religion. Note that it applies to the states now as well as congress. (Since the War Between the States.)

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

Find the Universal Life Church online 

There are lots of different places to go

Since the death of the founders, there are two sites that claim to carry the torch for the Universal Life Church. But they're both legitimate churches. It's just a question of which one is the "original." Check out these sites to learn more.

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Are you a Universal Life Minister? 

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Graham Louden

I was ordained into the ULC some months ago (via the ULC Seminary) and have found it a most enriching experience. The Seminary offers very reasonable courses to follow and much support via regular newsletters and online resources. Belonging need not cost a penny (or cent!) so there is certainly no element of a money-making enterprise. Curiously, once ordained the effect is to make one feel that it is a beginning rather than an end and that one has to justify it by examining one's life and beliefs so as to be able to discharge the responsibility towards others more effectively.

Posted August 21, 2008

spirituality I like that the Universal Life Church is so open to people from whatever faith. A bit like the theosophical Society. And no, I'm not ordained. Posted May 03, 2008

mulberry mmm, maybe I've finally found the right "church" for me. Posted April 17, 2008

fefe I think Joey from Friends was ordained by them. Posted March 16, 2008

F.K.Gottschling

Believe in a higher power may save us all.

Posted March 14, 2008

LindaJM I'm a ULC minister, though I've never used it to do a wedding yet. Posted July 31, 2007

Henri

I just get ordained. However, I can't order my credential. :( Boohoo to me. Hope they will fix the problem fast.

Posted July 02, 2007

Henri

I just get ordained. However, I can't order my credential. :( Boohoo to me. Hope they will fix the problem fast.

Posted July 02, 2007

BFuniv.com My daughter has a ULC ordination, and I've considered one for myself. At BFU we are all for freedom and making up your own mind. enjoy Posted February 25, 2007

foxenigma I never got to know if my ordination was valid in Quebec...I really get smiles when I tell people I'm a minister :) Posted February 08, 2007

KimberlyDawnWells People always thought I was joking when I told them I was an ordained minister... ;) Posted January 11, 2007

AngelaHarms Not even Skidboot. Sorry. Rick, Unknowable is right. I think we can get glimmers though. Posted January 10, 2007

What about Skidboot? :) Posted January 10, 2007