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Interesting that the story didn't mention what organization bestowed this "official ordination" on her. I know there are several places on-line where a person, even an atheist like myself, can get "ordained" as a minister.
Few states recognize such things, which I suppose is just as well. One might just as well use crayon and construction paper to create one's own "license to philosophize."
IMO, if I wanted to become a "minister" of some sort, I'd expect to go through some actual training. An unearned honor isn't worth the paper it's Xeroxed on.
Posted on July 11, 2007 9:13 AM
eric, excellent points! I appreciate people who do so in posting.
The last paragraph gives the best perspective on this matter that I have heard.
Shalom
Posted on July 14, 2007 11:03 AM
"Few states recognize such things, which I suppose is just as well. One might just as well use crayon and construction paper to create one's own "license to philosophize."
I couldn't agree more, Eric.
This is, however, a great lesson in how to apostacize in one or two easy lessons. This story reminds of how a garbage can smells after a week in the hot summer sun.
Posted on July 15, 2007 3:59 PM