Can you become a minister online?

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The discussion revolves around the ease of becoming an online minister, specifically through the Universal Life Church, which allows individuals to obtain ministerial status quickly and perform ceremonies like weddings. Participants express skepticism about the legitimacy of such a rapid ordination process and its implications for religion. Some share personal experiences, noting that they have received certificates and can legally officiate weddings, while others joke about the responsibilities and challenges of being a minister. The conversation also touches on topics like polygamy, marriage licenses, and humorous anecdotes about personal relationships and social dynamics. Overall, the thread highlights a mix of lighthearted banter and serious reflections on the nature of online ordination and its societal perceptions.
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it's you. This says nothing about 'religion'
 
at least that one.
 
oooh score.
 
I may be an Atheist, but I do not think being a minister would be an easy job; in fact, I would say that it would be a difficult job.
 
Come on, if joey can do it it can't be that hard.
 
yourdadonapogostick said:
is it just me, or does that say something about religion?

it says something about THAT denomination.
 
i am a minister. i got an email and a certificate. i can perform weddings and such now.
 
yay, you're a minister for a religion no one's heard of and that probably doesn't have any followers in your area.
 
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hey, it's a CHURCH no one in my area has heard of. there are now two of us in our town. we are going to start a wedding business :D
 
  • #11
yourdadonapogostick said:
i am a minister. i got an email and a certificate. i can perform weddings and such now.
Can you marry me to anyone I chose? I'll send you their online information, that should be enough, right? :biggrin:

Smurf, prepare to be wed. :-p Oh wait, is there an age limit?
 
  • #12
is there some sort of tax ride off thing you can do with this?? hmm...
 
  • #13
*sigh* my days as a wild stallion are over... I'm about to be stuck with a girl who bathes once a year and lives in a different country from me.

Oh well, at least I won't be legally wed in my own country for another 22 days.
 
  • #14
they have to be above 18(or 16 and have parental consent) and they have to be willing
 
  • #15
yourdadonapogostick said:
they have to be above 18(or 16 and have parental consent) and they have to be willing
Yeah.. You're going to have to wait another 22 days Evo. Sorry.
 
  • #16
Smurf said:
Yeah.. You're going to have to wait another 22 days Evo. Sorry.
WOOT! I can wait!

I promise to schedule my baths with our visits, even if it means 2-3 times a year.

Did I mention I make a lot of money? :biggrin:

Moonbear, get ready to be Maid of Honor! :-p
 
  • #17
Evo said:
WOOT! I can wait!
:rolleyes:

I promise to schedule my baths with our visits, even if it means 2-3 times a year.
:cry:

Did I mention I make a lot of money? :biggrin:
:!)
 
  • #18
you'll have to get a marriage license.
 
  • #19
Evo said:
Moonbear, get ready to be Maid of Honor! :-p

i read that as made of horror... heh. you kids!
 
  • #20
YDOAPS, what's your religion's position on Polygamy? I mean, I had to break up with Gale now that Evo's claimed me as her wi-husband. Just wondering how much flexibility we have exactly...
 
  • #21
22 days :frown:

I'll be good.

(lots of money) :-p

Rutroh, the fair Gale17 is involved?

ydoapgs, is this good in Utah?
 
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Smurf said:
YDOAPS, what's your religion's position on Polygamy? I mean, I had to break up with Gale now that Evo's claimed me as her wi-husband. Just wondering how much flexibility we have exactly...
I think you want to take all Evo's money from her and then marry Gale again!
 
  • #23
Lisa! said:
I think you want to take all Evo's money from her and then marry Gale again!
Ok, I will ban Lisa!, so that's no problem. :devil:
 
  • #24
Evo said:
Ok, I will ban Lisa!, so that's no problem. :devil:
Ok you don't want to hear the truth. o:) It's part of men's characteristic! :devil:
 
  • #25
my Church is fine with polygamy, but the US government doesn't like it.
 
  • #26
Evo said:
22 days :frown:
Well I doubt that I'll be able to get my mother's permission. She's out of town for another 3-4 days as it is.
I'll be good.
Really? I was kinda hoping you'd be... :devil:
(lots of money) :-p
What do you do anyways?
Rutroh, the fair Gale17 is involved?
Rutroh?
ydoapgs, is this good in Utah?
It doesn't matter! Our love lives outside the law!
 
  • #27
yourdadonapogostick said:
my Church is fine with polygamy, but the US government doesn't like it.
:smile: :smile: :smile: Your church?!
I think even Demon would be a better minister! :devil:
 
  • #28
my fee is 47.85USD and a piece of cake.
 
  • #29
Lisa! said:
:smile: :smile: :smile: Your church?!
I think even Demon would be a better minister! :devil:
what's that supposed to mean?:mad::devil:
 
  • #30
yourdadonapogostick said:
what's that supposed to mean?:mad::devil:
A :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: minister!
 
  • #31
how dare you insult a minister of the church of...hold on...the Universal Life Church?! I hereby banish you to Hell!:devil: and take franzbear with you!
 
  • #32
yourdadonapogostick said:
how dare you insult a minister of the church of...hold on...the Universal Life Church?! I hereby banish you to Hell!:devil: and take franzbear with you!
Why not? When they accept you as a minister, they insult at church.So I'm allowed to insult at you and your church! :devil: :devil:
 
  • #33
o, ur skippin' purgatory. you bought yourself a one way ticket to hell. :smile:
 
  • #34
Smurf said:
Rutroh?

Rutroh is a quotation from a famous animated television and movie charachter called Scooby-Doo. Scooby has some difficulty with pronunciation, and tends to pronounce most words as if they begin with an R. She means "uh-oh?"
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b2/Scooby.jpg
 
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  • #35
Smurf said:
Well I doubt that I'll be able to get my mother's permission. She's out of town for another 3-4 days as it is.
But we don't need it in 22 days?

Really? I was kinda hoping you'd be... :devil:
Mmmm, I could be.

What do you do anyways?
I make an obscene amount of money selling to companies]

Rutroh?

It doesn't matter! Our love lives outside the law!
I want everyone one to be happy.
 
  • #36
Mk said:
Rutroh is a quotation from a famous animated television and movie charachter called Scooby-Doo. Scooby has some difficulty with pronunciation, and tends to pronounce most words as if they begin with an R. She means "uh-oh?"
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b2/Scooby.jpg
[/URL]
:smile: :smile: :smile:


hmmm... I did an image search for scooby snacks, and got some interesting pics
 
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  • #37
yourdadonapogostick said:
my fee is 47.85USD and a piece of cake.
Well I have one now, and my fee is 444 ¥ and a piece of cake (icing included).
 
  • #38
yourdadonapogostick said:
o, ur skippin' purgatory. you bought yourself a one way ticket to hell. :smile:
I look forward to going to hell provided that you wouldn't be there! :devil:
 
  • #39
Mk said:
Well I have one now, and my fee is 444 ¥ and a piece of cake (icing included).
get your own job. i already got this one.
 
  • #40
Evo said:
Moonbear, get ready to be Maid of Honor! :-p
Uh oh! That means I have to sit and eat where everyone can see me, and I'm still trying to figure out if I'm holding my fork right side up or upside down! :eek: How about we just serve soup? I'm positive about which way to hold a spoon and I don't slurp. :biggrin:
 
  • #41
hey moonie, ministers in my church are allowed to marry:biggrin:
 
  • #42
Moonbear said:
Uh oh! That means I have to sit and eat where everyone can see me, and I'm still trying to figure out if I'm holding my fork right side up or upside down! :eek: How about we just serve soup? I'm positive about which way to hold a spoon and I don't slurp. :biggrin:
Spoons are ok. If held right.
 
  • #43
Hmmmm, Evo you may be slightly dissapointed with my table manners...





I don't switch hands with my fork.
 
  • #44
[Joey]Wait, Internet Ministers can still have sex right ?[/Joey] :smile:
 
  • #45
Smurf said:
I don't switch hands with my fork.
Doing so is a ridiculous waste of effort and inelegant besides. I never do it unless I need the fork-holding hand to reach for something else.
 

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