Dorian Gray

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Sorry to see you go!

Only if that organizations is approved by the providence and of course you meet that organizations criteria for being a minister.

my dog jade pounces on me.

You will have to contact your province to get the ULC approved as a denom, which as I understand it, is not an easy task.

Based on the info I have received over the years Sirius is correct. You will be able to do everything except solemnize the legal portion of a wedding.

Disclaimer: I am not an attorney licensed to practice law in NY or any other state. opinions stated are mine and mine alone based on my understanding of the existing statute and case law. NYS Statute Marriage Religious Corporations Case Law Ranieri v RanierMarriage annulled on basis that ULC minister lacked qualifications under New York Statutes: no congregation and not appointed by head of ecclesiastical order. Ravenal v Ravenal Marriage annulled on basis ULC minister lacked actual church or stated meeting place. Rubino v City of New York New York City right to deny license to ULC ministers upheld. http://www2.erie.gov/clerk/index.php?q=faqs-frequently-asked-questions http://www.nytimes.c...?pagewanted=all As with my esteemed colleague Mark 45 pointed out, I am concur that without a physical church (not a building, just a actual group that meets). Now your best option (without going through a lawsuit) is to have a civil service done by a Judge/Mayor or other authorized person and then your religious service done after.

I have done several of them both from the HQ in Modesto and via the ULC Seminary. I personally preferred the Seminary's courses but AV is pretty much on point as to thier value.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_law#Medieval_English_common_law crap source, but you get the idea

Not really. Found on (even with the qualifier of "in any sense") means that that it would be a primary source, while influence is more of a "light touch" or even in this case, potentially, an indirect touch. As to where the influence can be seen, look at anything based on common law or even the early laws of the nation. Even more so the simple fact that Washington felt it was appropriate to swear in as the Chief Executive on a religious text instead of say a copy of the declaration of independence or constitution.

Not true ancestor veneration, select veneration.

I again go back to the difference between founded on and influenced by.

Founded on and influenced by are two very close sounding statements but are worlds apart on actual impact. I would agree that the US was not founded on the Christian Religion. However, I would find it hard to argue against that the large majority of the founding fathers were not greatly influenced by their Christian faith, and that influence (along with several other writings, philosophers, etc) served as the springboard they used when founding the US. Founded on and influanced by

i find it odd that seem to exclude the possibility of something being Christian AND a cult.

To offer some assistance a bit more info would be needed. 1. location 2. who is saying you're not legal 3. what are you doing that "they" don't like.

http://www.amazon.com/Communion-Set-Remembranceware-Executive-Portable/dp/B004TAH4EM/ref=pd_sim_sbs_misc_2 I keep this readily available, so yes I have and do on both counts. Some times it is sad, others it is joyous.

As a former NJ resident (Burlington Co), the paperwork is easy. With regard to jitters, practice practice, practice!! The most important part is to practice OUTLOUD.

Where is the wedding taking place (what state)

The most interesting book I have read recently is Authentic Happiness by Martin E. P. Seligman http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0743222989/qid=1104267988/sr=8-2/ref=pd_csp_2?v=glance&s=books&n=507846

I am not a pacifist. I am Active Military and previously a cop two occupations that are rarely compatible with that stance.

I am proud of you!

Are you talking on your profile? that is for IM apps, not email.

Amazon has it (after its publish date)

im praying for you buddy

every dog I have ever had is. I think that speaks for itself.