Spiritual Messages

This week, Donald Trump’s poll numbers didn’t just drop; they took a nosedive. The man once crowned king of cable news is now looking more like a fallen monarch hosting Great Gatsby-themed parties while America burns. And the people? They’re done and fed up. Sick of the show, and ready to flip the channel. In just the past few weeks,

Homo sapiens is a diverse species. Human love has always existed in many forms, across genders and identities. This is not a novelty or modern confusion, but an ancient truth of our kind.

A Supreme Court case testing the limits of protest, noise ordinances, and religious freedom. What’s really at stake in No. 24-993, and why it matters beyond this single petition.

(Andrew Harnik/Pool via AP) Today’s MAGA spectacle at Quantico wasn’t leadership — it was a recruitment rally for exclusion. Oligarch Donald Trump and his Minister of War, Pete Hegseth, stood in front of hundreds of the America’s top officers and offered a menu of authoritarian nostalgia: a military reset that elevates sameness over service and suspicion over solidarity. It looked

Richie Rich and the oligarchs call it ‘cost savings. We call it a heist of American jobs and wages, and therefore we need to figure out how to keep call center jobs in America Congress is once again debating whether to let corporations ship more American jobs overseas. They call it “cost savings.” We call it what it really is—a

No Flags At Half Staff Black Pastor John Howard Wesley of Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, VA did not mince words. “I am overwhelmed. And I do not celebrate the killing of anyone. Charlie Kirk did not deserve to be assassinated,” he told his congregation. “But I’m overwhelmed seeing the flags of the U.S.A. at half-staff, calling this nation

Let’s be honest, friends: Sunday-school history never prepared us for the many ancient mysteries of the world, like Easter Island, the pyramids, or Malta’s temples. Yet there they stand — colossal stone works scattered across the globe, some aligned so precisely to stars, solstices, and each other’s coordinates you’d think a single mind had drawn the map. How did isolated

United Nations must move to take control of Palestine and Israel in order to prevent a total genocide of Palestinians. Picture the United Nations declaring Gaza, the West Bank, and Jerusalem a shared protectorate. A pause on ownership would allow cooperation can grow. The Security Council would give every global region an equal vote. No single capital, creed, religious heritage

Yes, Climate Collapse; Culture War; and Civil Unrest are all happening simultaneously, so thank God people are finally waking up and calling out the fascist nightmare parading around as government. I stand with every voice screaming truth to power. But while we’re shouting in the streets, I need to grab the mic and scream something else — the planet is

Apparently, he’d endorse a system that cherry-picks scripture like it’s an à la carte menu for moral convenience. Slavery? Sure, the Bible mentions it, regulates it, even condones it—so why not resurrect the argument every time we want to ignore human rights or defend a Confederate statue? After all, if it’s in the Good Book, it must be good policy,

To the Catholic Church—and to all who dare to seek truth in places forbidden, forgotten, or feared— The time has come.The questions are no longer whispers in the shadows—they roar now, from the garden, the tomb, and the stars above.Can you hear them? What kind of Pope do we have now? Is he just another guardian of marble and ritual,

Today, a deep wound was carved into the soul of our nation.The United States Supreme Court has declared that transgender Americans — people who have pledged their lives to defend this country, to protect our freedoms, and to stand under the same flag — are not worthy of belonging to the family they serve. They have been cast aside, not

Dear President Trump: Want Jobs? Maybe Don’t Ignore THIS Problem. Hey Trump, since you’re all about “bringing jobs back to America,” maybe stop giving outsourced job passes to your corporate buddies like Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Amazon, AmEx, Capital One, AT&T, Citigroup, Expedia, Microsoft, and the rest of the outsourcing all-stars. They’re out here shipping call center jobs overseas

World on the Brink of Environmental Collapse In a world on the brink of environmental collapse, the relentless ticking of the Doomsday Clock warns that time is slipping away. Ten years—this is the narrow window we have before rising temperatures unleash irreversible destruction. Picture a future plagued by floods, wildfires, and unprecedented migrations as billions scramble for refuge on an

Trump’s Gaza “Game Plan” Shakes the Western World TEL AVIV, Israel – In what might be one of his most dangerous and delusional ideas yet, former President Donald Trump has thrown out two outrageous proposals for Gaza, leaving world leaders scrambling to respond. Buckle up, and see what is happening between Trump, Gaza, and the Middle East: Trump, Gaza, and

Friends, we are in difficult times. Idaho Wants to Ban Gay Marriage. 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 And to run where

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

Overpopulation and Using Contraception 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 raiseawareness about overpopulation and using contraception, and offer every young sexually active adolescent an incentive to not have children by having a free permanent sterilization, with an incentive of $4000 flat, 20%

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

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

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?

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

Mass Deportation 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

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”. There are many things that are

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.” . Why wear Religious Clothing

Last month, the Vatican made headlines after Pope Francis approved blessings for LGBT 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

Who is George Freeman? Rev. George Freeman is the spiritual leader of the most influential church that you don’t know that you know about. For some 45 years, Rev. Freeman has led the Universal Life Church Monastery through an era of remarkable growth and evolution. Not only has the Universal Life Church Monastery (ULC) opened the doors to people to

Some 325 years after the death of Jesus, representatives from the different feuding Christian factions convened at the Council of Nicaea. They debated which religious texts and theory would become “the Bible.” Even to this day, scholars have not determined which among the various versions of the Bible offers the correct interpretation. It’s worth noting that Jesus himself was not

This article was written by Ava Ward and published in the Seattle Gay News on July 7, 1978: Charges against two of the three persons cited during a May 19 raid on a gay-rights fundraiser have been dismissed. Seattle District Cout Judge Frank L. Sullivan on June 30 dismissed charges against George Freeman and a minor. Freeman, manager of the

King County’s Maleng Regional Justice Center (located in Kent) should be a symbol of our justice system, representing fairness, equality, and the pursuit of truth. However, it’s time to reassess the name adorning this institution. The building is named for Norm Maleng, seven-term King County Prosecutor and two-time-failed Republican candidate for governor. Racism and discrimination tarnish Maleng’s legacy. Because the

Former mayor Charley Royer and Seattle Building and Construction Trade Council Executive Secretary Monty Anderson recently emphasized the importance of rezoning in Seattle’s SoDo area, and I agree. Seattle can attract outside investments and reduce taxes while addressing housing needs by transforming SoDo. A well-planned approach focusing on mixed-use zoning, including restaurants, diverse housing options, and clubs, will contribute to

The US Supreme Court is reviewing the case of Lorie Smith, a Colorado web designer who refuses to create websites for same-sex couples based on her free speech protections (303 Creative LLC v. Elenis). Although she’s never designed wedding websites before, nor have any gay couples attempted to hire her, she claims that potentially being compelled to design websites for

Governor DeSantis, You lead your fellow Confederate states as the self-anointed crown prince of rebellion, reviving the ghosts of white supremacy and religious extremism. Florida is taking the lead like the “good ole’ boys” of the Klu Klux Klan, hell-bent on targeting and harassing the gay community. This is a clear example of creating new confederates. New Confederates Your “Don’t

The Universal Life Church Monastery is in a long battle to bring down the walls of Jericho, injustice, and unfair play. Our protracted war for justice has culminated in many legal victories. Read about Universal Life Church Monastery legal battle for religious freedom in states trying to take away religious rights. The Monastery has fought a legal battle against the Universal Church of the

In a disgraceful display of bigotry and discrimination, the Tennessee House has passed HB-878, authored by Rep. Monty Fritts (R-TN). This bill allows people to deny solemnizing marriages based on their “conscience” or “religious beliefs.” This thinly veiled attempt at legalizing homophobia and racism is a direct attack on the progress we’ve made as a nation in the fight for

One of the great successes of the 20th century was the reduction in global poverty. The hope for many is that the 21st century will see even more people rise out of extreme poverty and into middle-class luxury. But, as the human population grows, the related excess consumption that comes with higher economic status will be a climate disaster. The

On November 15, 2022, the world “officially” hit 8 billion people. It’s a milestone in human history, without question, but also merely a mile marker on our path to upwards of 11 billion total humans by the end of this century. This is clearly the limit in which overpopulation becomes an issue. Considering the countless atrocities of the 20th century

It’s an obvious idea. A no-brainer, even. One person, one vote. Every voice given equal weight. It’s the simplest, most common-sense form of democracy out there. If you were to ask the average person on the street, they’d agree, one person, one vote is a fair system. They might even believe that America’s elections work that way. They’d be very,

Gerrymandering is the act of favoring one political group over another through the manipulation of redistricting maps. Each state is broken into districts for the House of Representatives, which is proportioned based on state populations (unlike the Senate, for which each state gets two Senators). By ensuring one political party’s voting bloc is more effectively concentrated in specific districts, the

You probably didn’t hear about it, but for a few months, astronomers were worried that a deadly asteroid would strike the Earth. This asteroid, 2021 QM1, was predicted to collide with us in 2052, an impact that would have been comparable to the explosion of a nuclear bomb. Thankfully, after getting a better view of the asteroid, astronomers were able to

The future looks bleak for us. While we’ve already started to experience some effects of climate collapse, Generation Z is looking down the barrel of a gun that humanity pointed at itself. How can we be saved? some might say by Seeding the Universe. Despite efforts to fight environmental collapse and even some progress being made, disaster is coming for us. The

In a groundbreaking new experiment, scientists have managed to grow human brain cells in a lab, and after just a few minutes teach them to play the simple video game Pong. The research paper, intriguingly titled “In vitro neurons learn and exhibit sentience when embodied in a simulated gameworld” details scientists recent advancements in cultivating and understanding human brains. After

We’ve previously discussed how Generation Z is struggling in our modern, anxious era, facing an epidemic of suicide. However, it’s not just the youth who are suffering. From 2000 to 2018, American suicide rates rose 30%. In 2020, 12.2 million adults seriously considered suicide, with 1.2 million attempting it, leading to nearly 46,000 American deaths. This makes suicide the 12th

The End Times are upon us. This is the consensus of people across the political spectrum. The human race, either through spiritual depravity or indifference to the natural world, is marching off a cliff. Though the Left and the Right don’t agree on the mechanism of our demise, they agree we’re careening toward annihilation. Is it any wonder that our collective

Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States, causing billions in annual economic losses. According to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), 90% of all natural disasters in the United States involve flooding. When it comes to lifting out citizens out of these natural disasters FEMA is falling us. The NFIP is a federal program

Here in Seattle, people make pilgrimages to Bruce Lee’s grave site to pay homage to the icon. Across cultures and religious traditions, burial sites have long held a place of honor, both to celebrate the deceased and to provide a place for the living to “visit” them. Which is why America’s history of segregated graveyards is so troubling. Segregated graveyards

As the FBI “raided” Trump’s Mar-a-Lago hangout, it set off a firestorm of political reactions, with MAGA pundits and politicians falling all over themselves to decry the “norm-breaking” affront. Never mind that it broke plenty of laws for a former president to abscond with 700 pages of classified documents, including nuclear secrets. As details emerged throughout the month, the defense

We Cannot Afford to Ignore the Hopi Prophecies. In December 1992, Thomas Banyacya, a Hopi elder, spoke to the UN General Assembly. He was one of multiple indigenous speakers who addressed the UN’s conference on ethnoclimatology, the study of the climate based on the specific geographic knowledge of local people. Long before An Inconvenient Truth thrust environmental collapse into the

The Biological Factors Behind Sexuality… Though the LGBTQ community has made considerable social progress since the Stonewall Riots, they remain an embattled group. They exist as one whose hard-won rights can never be taken for granted. Weeks ago, in his decision overturning Roe V. Wade, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas made it clear he believes gay marriage and sexual autonomy

The planet is dying, and people want power. These intertwined truths are the root of the division and violence of modern politics. People want to be in control in the coming apocalypse. Currently in our white Nationalist country right-wing extremism has a stronghold over 10’s of millions of people, so how do we keep them from power? On one end

The United States Supreme Court has LGBTQ+ individuals worried about their rights. This is due to a possible overturn of the 14th ammendment. Marital Rights and the Due Process Clause The right to abortion as well as same-sex marital rights arise from the 14th Amendment. States: “No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities

“Hate is Hate” Original Blog (1/3) Posted on July 8, 2009 With the celebration of our country’s Independence Day just a few days ago, we thought we would bring light once more. To a growing problem in America; hate. And the effect that it has upon an individual’s peace, freedom, liberty and independence from public persecution. Congress on Hate The

Every year to date, June has been Gay Pride Month. This June also marks the seventh anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges, the Supreme Court case that legalized gay marriage in the U.S. after decades of work by activists. American society by and large has come to accept homosexuality as a natural behavior of humanity. The fundamentalist church and its political

As New Testament Scholar Daniel Kirk has pointed out, Christians today would do well by the tradition of the apostles and our current witness in the world to recognize that theological abstractions aside, God has already clearly embraced LGBTQ+ people into full communion, and it is now the church’s responsibility to simply honor that reality and rejoice (Luke 15). PSU

Read Full Version at: themonastery.org Br. George Martin Freeman Letter to President Obama Making the Case for Gay Marriage: (June 17, 2009) Response from President Barack Obama (September 28, 2009) George Freeman Letter to President Obama With an Attached Legal Brief In Reply: Download Full Document George Freeman’s Legal Brief – Distinct classification for Homosexuals and same sex marriage Download

Happy May Fourth and may the force be with you! Reflecting on universal forces certainly brings spaceships, robots, aliens, and lasers to mind. Much of the technology that’s totally commonplace today was once…Read More

According to a new study published in Historical Biology, An International Journal of Paleobiology, mass extinctions of life on Earth appear to follow regular cycles which coincide with major asteroid impacts and devastating volcanic…Read More

When we hear about decriminalizing sex work, we often hear about it in terms of legal protections for sex workers, increasing safer working conditions, and improving access to health service….Read More

99942 Apophis is the latest asteroid that might hit Earth. We’re in a fragile position in the universe. Read More

Dear Friends, The election is growing nearer every day and so is an asteroid that Neil Degrasse Tyson warned is set to ‘buzz-cut’ Earth the day before the November 3rd election. It is too small to cause harm, but the atmosphere of disaster…Read More

….in support of same-sex civil unions. The Catholic Church continues to be an age-old example of high drag (grown men with “Dorothy’s red shoes”). Catholic priests and even some of the orthodox offshoot’s clerics have gowns that would make any queen jealous. Read More

During this current time of widespread health risks and layoffs, it is especially important to know your health care options. If your employer contributes to your medical, vision, or dental coverage, you need to be able to answer the following question: “What will happen if I lose my job?” Read More

I am just one of the thousands of American tourists within Puerto Vallarta. And even though I am here legally, roughly one million Americans live in Mexico illegally—but they do so in total comfort. Read More

In case anyone has forgotten, Boeing crashes killed over 300 passengers in 2019. The two fatal crashes were the result of an automated system called MCAS, which was responsible for controlling the pitch of the plane. Read More

On January 16, 2020, the Donald issued a statement saying, “We’re proudly announcing historic steps to protect the First Amendment right to pray in public schools.” He also reiterated his commitment to religion in schools again in his State of the Union speech. Read More

In our country, citizens can report police misconduct via internal complaints, criminal charges, or civil suits. Each of these legal avenues offers advantages and disadvantages. Read More

Last year, I was shopping at the Seattle QFC on Broadway and Pine at 7PM when suddenly I felt a twinge in my stomach. The QFC sandwich I had just eaten was beginning to make its presence known. I needed to use the restroom. Read More

When Jack Phillips, the owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop in suburban Denver, tried to deny Charlie Craig and David Mullins, a gay couple, service for their wedding because of his religious beliefs, he was ordered by a Colorado court to create cakes for other same-sex couples and charged with anti-gay discrimination. Read More

The possibility of the extinction of humankind is probably greater now than ever before. The Doomsday Clock is at two minutes to midnight––we are essentially at the closest point we have ever been to the apocalypse since the clock’s inception in 1947. Read More

In February, Rob Wyden, Sen. (D), and Earl Blumenauer, Rep. (D), introduced H.R. 420, “Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act” and S. 420, “Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act,” potentially legalizing marijuana at a federal level. Read More

As the debates in the 2020 Democratic Presidential Primaries are starting to show, if there was ever a time for the successful extension of reparations for slavery to all Black Americans, that time has finally arrived. This conversation is truly happening on a national level, for the first time. Read More

Herein lies a document detailing a perception of two alternate realities existing in Seattle 30 years ago; one for the majority, and one for the marginalized. The story of The Monastery. Read More

As a civil rights supporter, when it comes to creating an air of acceptance for all individuals, George resembles a full time activist. As owner of the famed New York nightclub Galaxy 21, he played an important role in providing a safe space for people of different races and sexual orientations to come together in the late 1970s. Read More

“During eight years of relentless attacks, Freeman still managed to bring cohesion to wanting elements of society who needed a place to flourish. Against this backdrop came ‘The Monastery’s ‘come as you are and join us as we are’ message of enlightenment, which provided a ready stage for this city’s alternative community to come into its own.” Read More

This is a great initiative, which many of the city’s well-wishers have lauded, including George Freeman during his run for city council. However, a little competition never hurts. And a need exists for greater commitment to making Seattle’s skyline compatible with the rest of the modern world. This will allow Seattle to compete with other cities on the national scale, like New York and San Francisco. Read More

Freeman believes that, “We live in an age of divisive religious beliefs, and fear is used as an influential tool by militant religious organizations.” Read More

Individuals like George Freeman see the matter for what it is, and realize the need for having a proactive back-up plan for the human species. And that means adapting to a meatless diet as part of our path forward here on earth. Read More

For over a hundred years, Confederate statues have attempted to rewrite history and make the Civil War about Southern Pride. …We cannot suppress the ugly details involving systematic torture of African Americans. Lynching was often carried out against men of color accused of a crime without trial. Read More

High levels of homelessness has been an historical problem for Seattle. In 2017, the homeless population of Seattle rose 44% in two years. Read More

As Amazon continues to dominate the Seattle skyline, with greater expansive ambitions for the years to come, it has caused enormous traffic problems for the locals, and caused the property prices have soared, giving rise to housing-related angst in the neighborhood. Read More

As children grow up, they becomes curious and asks compelling questions about the world around us. We train our children that the afterlife and the promised land is part of our destiny. Our physical reality, however, is that we are explorers. Read More

George proves time and again that you cannot kill an idea, or suppress the will of the people with an edict. Read More

If there is one issue that seems to be engaging the political and social conscience of our era: global warming. Though a deeply polarizing topic, particularly with regard to its implications and severity, the bigger scandal can be found in the misinformation surrounding it. Read More

The idea of bike sharing is great: bikes (ecological, maneuverable, fast) plus sharing (I think we can all agree that sharing is great). But what these programs really offer their users is ease of use: hop on, ride wherever you want, and when you’re finished—hop off. Great for the user, great for the company, but what about the rest of us? Read More

George Freeman has been a staunch advocate for an upgrade to Seattle’s infrastructure. Freeman believes in the cultural advancements of Seattle and responsible development to meet the city’s pressing demands and to reflect the true sophistication of Seattle, one our nation most beloved cities. Read More

You can still find it. That old-world animal spirit synonymous with Pagan harvest festivities and ancient Aztec rituals. You can find it in Mardi Gras and Carnival. Read More

Nearly every American who has watched a police drama the last 60 years has seen or heard these words:  You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. Read More

Last week marked the 50th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King Junior. This is a time for contemplation on his life and the struggles he lived and the cause he breathed air into. Read More

The First Amendment guarantees that all Americans have religious freedoms by law. They are free to practice and free to abstain from religion. The United States was founded on principles of freedom of expression and originated as a melting pot of different religious beliefs, races, and cultures. Read More

George Freeman was actively behind the scenes at WOR Radio, New York. During his tenure George performed various regulatory audits keeping the station in good standing with federal guidelines…It is time citizens demand their government protect them, for citizens to boycott advertisers who use Sinclair Broadcasting services, and for the leaders of the FCC be removed for leaders who respect the public over business. Read More

Military service brought George to the east coast in the late 1960s. Later, he would venture to the big apple landing a job as salesman for a plastics company. Because of his natural charisma, however, he turned a sales call at the local radio station into a permanent role at WOR Radio, New York. Read More

During the early 1980’s, the Seattle establishment, including the police and a group called Parents in Arms, targeted The Monastery for closure based on bigotry and prejudice. Statements and affidavits submitted in support of efforts to close The Monastery often commented on racial mixing, and the presence of homosexuals. Read More

It is no secret that law enforcement agencies have been in a perpetual struggle with how to control the power they possess. Over the years, there have been so many incidents that involve police violence that the public has become more and more afraid of the police, and less sympathetic to the problems they face. Read More

Over the years, the Universal Life Church has served as a haven for the downtrodden. It would open its doors to those that did not have a place to go. On the whole, we as a society are not very welcoming, but that was not the case with this particular establishment. Read More

In the early 1970s the Seattle Police were dealing with some serious threats to the community. There were robbers, vandals, criminals assaulting innocent civilians, and worse, happening daily in the city. Luckily, the SPD had their priorities straight; the police knew the true threat to the city came from criminals and degenerates who are drinking alcohol at The Monastery Read More

In 1977, George Freeman, a New Yorker, moved to Seattle and found a derelict church with a “For Rent” sale on it. Being the opportunist that he was, he formed The Monastery Church, focusing his attention on turning it into a night establishment. On May 19, 1979, Freeman was ordained as Presiding Minister for The Monastery Read More

In 1982, King County and the Washington Department of Revenue (WDOR) sought to assess personal property taxes against The Monastery, arguing that The Monastery was not a legitimate church. George Freeman and The Monastery fought back and appealed this tax assessment to the State Board of Tax Appeals, which ruled The Monastery was entitled to a partial exemption. Read More

George Freeman was convicted and disgraced from society for providing a safe place for people to come and express themselves. Teenagers looking for a foothold to jump the fence and go over to the dark side were shown a responsible way to spend their time at his institution. At the time, this was considered to be a gross endeavor. Read More

Stumbling across this article gives a notable perspective of the Seattle police in the 1980s. One night following a brawl police were sent to the hospital after being assaulted and jumped during a fight involving 7 patrons of Club Broadway before Mister Freeman took it over, two years later. Notable here is that Freeman had no police incidents under his tenure. The history

In the early 1970’s the Seattle Police were dealing with some serious threats to the community. There are robbers, vandals, criminals assaulting innocent civilians, and worse, happening daily in the city. Luckily, the SPD have their priorities straight; the police know that the true threat to the city comes from the criminals and degenerates Read More

What lessons can we learn from the group formed during the 80’s called Parents in Arms? Parents In Arms claimed to be an organization that sought to improve the welfare of runaway teens. Although, one might think their actions were not very concerned with runaway teens, but instead about enforcing their religious, racial, and homophobic fears. Read More

From 1977 through 1984 the Seattle Police department continually took undercover operations to eliminate The Monastery. The Monastery was difficult to understand because it was built in an old 1900’s Methodist Church, which then became a non-alcoholic after-hours rendezvous. Read More

Dear Mister Kennedy, What are you doing about Parkland? Kennedy’s go to the fight. Your uncles went to the fight. Take the fight to Florida. Take it beyond the walls of your jurisdiction and out to the American people. The time to avenge the lives lost for a new generation of young people is now. Read More

The ULC Monastery My organization, the Universal Life Chuch Monastery, recently published blog pieces that reconciles our lives with the Islamic faith, touch on gun control policy, and tackles marriage equality. These are all incredibly important conversations to have, and I’m proud that ULC has succeeded in building a platform on which these conversations can take place. Read More

The good and wonderful times “The Monastery was known for its white parties. After closing Galaxy, white parties had become the in thing in New York, and I copied it from Flamingo. I remember Flamingo had a white party and we implemented the format where everybody comes in May and wears white. Read More