praise be to _______!
I am now a legally-ordained minister. in two religions.
Why? Because.
I figure that if, while marrying two or more individuals, they ask what denomination I represent, I shall tell them I am of the Universal Life Church. It sounds vaguely cultish, but its primary dictum is fantastically inoffensive and morally all-inclusive. I could marry a gay black Islamic man to a straight white Catholic armadillo under it and not catch any grief from them. (the local Islam and Catholicism ministers might have an issue, as well as Colorado state law and PETA, but not the ULC.)
If they don't care or think to ask about it, then I represent The Church of the Subgenius. This will be shown by printing CHURCH OF THE SUBGENIUS immediately after my name on the officiation form, in big letters, and twice if there's room for it. Oh the questions it will raise, questions I will answer with laughter and urine.
So the next time you see me, remember: my new title is Reverend Tayloe, ULC & CoTSG. And if you call me that I will slap you.
edit: As I have now received official documentation from both churches (on the same day, no less), I have learned the CotSG contracts out their ministership to the ULC and that they pass the savings onto me! As such, my full and proper title is The Right Honorable Reverend Dr. Tayloe, CotSG (ULC), esq, rn.
also would anyone like a pamphlet

2 Comments:
Yay for old charm and no coherency!
You can *have* being old. I don't want it.
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