From: bradletm@ntmtv.UUCP (Tim Bradley)
Subject: Re: stupid Christians
Originator: bradletm@rastaban
Organization: Northern Telecom Incorporated
Distribution: ba
Date: Sat, 12 Sep 1992 21:37:24 GMT

From article <wallich.716259486@lupine>, by wallich@ncd.com (Ken Wallich):
> bradletm@ntmtv.UUCP (Tim Bradley) writes:
> 
> 
>>	If you'd like to know more about the Universal Life Church and
>>how to become an ordained minister, just write me a note.
> 
> Well, I tried mail to bradletm@ntmtv.UUCP and to
> [...]portal!ntmtv!bradletm which is how the article got *here*, but it
> was a no go for both of these.  So, I figured more than one other
> person would be interested in this, so perhaps you could tell us a
> little more, like where do I mail the check?
> 

I guess I should put this out here in case you are interested.  I have
received several requests for the address and other info.  Here is
enough info to get you going (if you need more, email or post or
whatever):

	I'm always happy to help someone take advantage of our
country's freedoms.  This is definately one thing that you can honestly
say.."could only happen in America."
Once you are an ordained minister, you can order marriage certificates,
baptismal certificates, etc.  They send you all the info.


	The address is :

		Universal Life Church
                601 - 3rd Street
                Medesto, CA  95351

They will send you a Textbook explaining everything you need to know.
You'll also receive some ministerial id cards for clergy discounts.
To prove that you are an ordained minister, you will receive a
certificate (looks like a formal diploma) stating that you are an
ordained minister of the Universal Life Church.

After becoming an Ordained Minister, you may wish to purchase one or
more of the following titles.  I'm leaning more towards Prophet or
Evangelist for my next title.  A certificate (parchment paper,
"diploma-looking") will be sent to you stating that you are a Cardinal,
for instance, of the Universal Life Church.

As for other titles - there are a few (they cost $5 each):
--------------------------------------------------------
Bishop
Monsignor
Missionary
Cardinal
Lama
Right Reverend
Deacon
Archpriest
Colonel
Sister
Archbishop
Friar
Abbot
Reverend Mother
Arch Deacon
Brahman
Rabbi
Parochial Educator
Monk
Religious Preacher
Universal Rabbi
Preacher
Angel
Universal Philosopher of Absolute Reality
Dervish
Brother
Father
Anada
Lay Sister
Rector
Druid
Reverend Father
Prophet
High Priestess
Iman
Shaman
Swami
Magus
Healing Minister
Pastor General
Elder
Apostle of Humility
Guru
Flying Missionary
Preceptor
Missionary Doctor
Soul Therapist
Evangelist
Metropolitan
Thanatologist
Free Thinker
Hadji
High Priest
Abbess
Scribe
Priest
Cure
Most Reverend
Mystical Philospher
Ascetic Gnostic
Universal Rabbi
Mother Superior
Chaplain
Abbe
Archcardinal
Orthodox Monk
Starets
Missionary of Music
The Very Esteemed
Minister of Music
Universal Religious Philosopher



Degrees (Prices range from $10-$100):
------------------------------------ 

Doctor of Philosophy(PhD) in Religion ($100)
Honorary Doctor of Divinity (DD) ($20)
Doctor of Metaphysics(MsD) ($10)
Doctor of Biblical Studies ($25)
Doctor of Religious Humanities ($40)
Doctor of Religious Science ($35)
Doctor of Universal Life ($15)
SOUL Clinic License ($100) - This does not entitle you to be a state
                             certified psychologist; however, it does
                             qualify you as a psychological counselor.
                             (SOUL - Science of Understanding Life)


Do you personally know a Saint?
------------------------------
For some person you know, you may wish to send $5 to bestow Sainthood
upon them.  They receive a certificate that states that they are now
considered a Saint of the Universal Life Church.  Pretty cool gifts...



		t-t-t-that's all folks


				Timothy Bradley, MsD
                                Minister/Software Engineer