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    Guess what I just did

    Became a minister online.....yeah


    its free to do, $6 plus shipping for the certificate though.


    still not bad though, I got the certificate, framed, shipped for like $16.


    www.themonastery.org


    I am now legally ordained to perform weddings and funerals.


    Why might you ask?


    why the hell not?

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    LMAO, are you planning on using it soon? With the title, "Guess what I just did" I was going to guess you pooped yourself, but this is WAY funnier! Didn't even know you could do this kind of thing online

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    Move to Nevada and dress up like elvis
    Picture of certificate!!!

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    Yea my platoon sergeant is now finishing up his degree so he can become a chaplain, and right now I am listening to a 7.62 mini gun right now being fired its pretty awsum.

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    You should research a little bit... There is a huge legal dispute between The Monastery and the original Universal Life Church... The ULC headquarter site is here: http://www.ulchq.com/ and a recognized friendly site with good information and forums is here: http://www.ulc.net/

    The folks at the Monastery have had some "issues", to put it mildly...

    Kirby Hensley started the ULC: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirby_J._Hensley

    And there is even a hokey classic song called the Modesto Messiah: [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fxfaWdm9Zs"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fxfaWdm9Zs[/ame]

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    Seriously, why? And do we now have to call you "Reverend 3.8"?

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    Is it legit, leagaly? It would look good on the resume a bit, lol. I don't give two shits for religous correctious shit, but leagaly?

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    Quote Originally Posted by c5z28 View Post
    Move to Nevada and dress up like elvis
    Picture of certificate!!!
    ib4 Elvis lover come in.

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    Start a church and then no taxes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bigrondownhiller View Post
    Start a church and then no taxes.
    PLUS get money from the tax payers and every other idoit who donates to you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SHines-IT View Post
    Is it legit, leagaly? It would look good on the resume a bit, lol. I don't give two shits for religous correctious shit, but leagaly?
    Yes it is perfectly legit.

    Johnny Carson and all four Beatles became ministers through mail order back in the day.

    It is technically not an internet ordinatuion since a real minister approves each applicant.

    However... People who minister in well known denominations often spend years of study achieving ordained status. They work hard and the studies are difficult.

    In the clergy, studies from one denomination do not transfer to another like college credits so there are very few options for ministers who truly wish to be non denominational. I studied religion in college and I became ordained through the ULC and have established a successful practice as a wedding minister. I am considering venturing into funerals but I am doing my homework first because that aspect of grief is of critical importance to the families and friends of the deceased.

    In my wedding business I use my ordination to support and honor the traditions of the people getting married and their families. Destination weddings are quite popular but people often have a difficult time locating clergy to perform weddings in unfamiliar areas. Most ministers do not travel outside of their church or congregation, and many are opposed to inter-faith marriages. This is where I come in.

    Initially it was a lot of work setting up a template of ceremony options, readings, sub-ceremonies, blessings, and creating it in a manner that appeals to most religious faiths while not being too religious for the agnostics and atheists.

    Now a ceremony, plus my prep time, takes roughly four hours and I am able to charge from $300-$500 per wedding.

    It may not be retirment level income but it is a nice part time business and I get to meet many people and enjoy their celebration with them.

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    Coool, I just sighned up!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spikito View Post
    Became a minister online.....yeah


    its free to do, $6 plus shipping for the certificate though.


    still not bad though, I got the certificate, framed, shipped for like $16.


    www.themonastery.org


    I am now legally ordained to perform weddings and funerals.


    Why might you ask?


    why the hell not?
    dude?

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    oh I am totally doing this

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    Quote Originally Posted by 86 IROC-Z View Post
    oh I am totally doing this
    Brother Martin, approved me!

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    Quote Originally Posted by 86 IROC-Z View Post
    oh I am totally doing this
    I highly suggest going here if you are going to do it: http://www.ulc.net

    I know the people here and they are good folks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pajeff02 View Post
    Seriously, why? And do we now have to call you "Reverend 3.8"?
    do it!

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    Now dont get me wrong, I would never consider myself a chaplain, or part of the clergy. I know how hard those guys work to get where they are, all I did was sign up online.

    I think the only time I would use it is if someone close to me wanted a destination wedding. My aunt wanted to get married in Paris a few years ago, but Couldn't get anyone to do it, plus shed have to pay for them to go.


    I know this sounds contradicting, but i did this as a joke, but I don't think religious officials are a joke.

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    I will use it to make money, when some of my idoit friends want to get married for cheap.

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