What makes online ordination legal?
In 1974 the ULC sued the Federal Government in response to a challenge against the tax exempt status of the ULC. The ULC is a non-traditional non-christian church based in California. The following are excerpts from the court when it ruled in favor of the ULC. “Certainly the ordination of ministers and the chartering of churches are accepted activities of religious organizations… The fact that the plaintiff distributed ministers’ credentials and Honorary Doctor of Divinity certificates is of no moment. Such activity may be analogized to mass conversions at a typical revival or religious crusade.” Here is the part of the decision which guarantees the legality of your ordination: “Neither this Court, nor any branch of this Government, will consider the merits or fallacies of a religion. Nor will the Court compare the beliefs, dogmas, and practices of a newly organized religion with those of an older, more established religion. Nor will the Court praise or condemn a religion, however ex
