Mindy

Thanks for the suggestion. I've just joined a book club, so along with these recommendations here and the BC I have a feeling I'm going to be very busy for awhile...

Looks like this site will keep me busy for awhile ... Thanks for sharing. ~M

Hi - Thanks for the suggestion - I'll have to look that one up. I've seen a bunch out there but like to hear from others what they found useful. That class sounds really interesting too. I need to look into what is offered here - I assume you mean this is through ULC?

I took a religion class in college that compared different popular religions, but at the time wasn't really interested and didn't retain much of the material. After perusing this board, I'm amazed to see so many different faiths and would love to learn more about them. Wiccan is a new one to me. And someone posted a list of different types of religion, many I have never heard of. (Yes, I've had a somewhat sheltered life - sigh) Can anyone recommend something they've read that compares the different religions? If I've missed a thread somewhere that already discusses this please refer me. I've poked around but not found anything... It's been awhile since I've enjoyed a good book and think something like this would be very interesting. Thanks in advance - have an awesome day! Warm regards, Mindy

I applied yesterday to be ordained because my youngest sister has asked me to officiate her wedding this summer. What an honor! And what a decision. Last year a friend of a friend got married, and she had her brother, who became ordained online to do so, officiate. I remember thinking at the time - whaaa??? And I must admit, I laughed about it and thought it was crazy. And then yesterday morning I was asked to do my sister's wedding. You know what they say - you never know until it happens to you. I wasn't prepared for how torn I would feel about doing this! I am a follower of God, a non-denominational Christian, but not well versed in the bible, not a regular church goer, and often struggle and falter in my faith. I have good values and Jesus in my heart, but didn't feel "good enough" to become ordained, having the "old school" way of thinking that I have not earned the right to become a minister. So what an unexpected struggle I had in my heart yesterday. In recent years I've felt my bond with God and what I do to keep that bond strong grow more important to me, and felt that something bigger, or important was trying to come through in my life. I know without a doubt that becoming ordained is a step on the right path for me. I have no intentions of starting a church, or having followers. And to my surprise it's way more than just officiating my sister's wedding - it's a big step into the unknown!! Of course, I have to be officially ordained first - at this point I still haven't received an email confirmation from ULC.