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Interfaith and Independent Ordinations - A Grassroots Movement by

Most of the major religions of the world profess that their religious beliefs were obtained through direct revelation and that their beliefs are distinct from all other religions. Accordingly, ministers, rabbi, pastors and other clerics are instructed in the beliefs and "truths" of their specific religion and authorized, by their religious organization, to lead, teach, and evangelize. In this way, dogma, creed and religious beliefs are inculcated into congregational members.

However, as the world shrinks and cultures and races merge, the traditional representative of the church, mosque or synagogue may find it difficult to accommodate the needs of a changing population. Bound by dogma and religious law, they are often prohibited to minister to those in need of interracial, interfaith or intercultural services. In evolutionary terms, this leaves a void and creates a need for an interfaith or independent approach to religion and spirituality.

This void is becoming more and more evident as traditional churches continue to loose a large number of their members. An example can be found in the Protestant religion. In April and May of 2007, LifeWay Research performed a survey of 1,023 Protestants and found that 70% of Protestants between the ages of 23 to 30 dropped out of Church (margin of error is plus or minus 3 percentage points). These numbers amount to a large population that have no formal spiritual guidance or community upon which to rely.

Various methods continue to develop in attempts to fill the need for interfaith and independent spiritual services. Its not surprising that the online ordained minister has become popular. Becoming an interfaith or independent minister can be accomplished by performing a simple Google search. Numerous organizations and churches now offer online and instant ordinations. Some offer education, training and study in the comparative religions with a residency requirement and a formal ordination upon completion. Some offer instant ordination with support, training and education available to those who choose to use it. These ordained ministers cater to the needs of the non-churchgoers who still get married, have children, become sick, loose loved ones through death and need spiritual counseling on a variety of life issues.

The role of the modern day minister is slowly changing. Independent, nondenominational and interfaith ministers are free from many of the restrictions placed upon the more traditional minister and as such can reach out to those in need of interfaith, intercultural, or interracial spiritual services.

Interestingly, the word nonjudgmental" can be threatening to the devout religious believer in spite of the fact that each great spiritual text teaches unconditional love and nonjudgment as part of its major components. The Golden Rule, for example, can be found in the texts of all the world's great religions:

One should always treat others as they themselves wish to be treated." Hinduism, from the Hitopadesa (3200 BC) Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." Judaism, Leviticus 19:18 (1300 BC) Hurt not others with that which pains yourself." Buddhism, Udanavarga (560BC) What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others." Confucianism, Analects (557 BC) No one of you is a believer until he desires for his brother that which he desires for himself." Islam, Koran (620AD) Regard your neighbor's gain as your gain and your neighbor's loss as your loss." Taoist, Tai-shang, Kang-ying P'ien (500 BC) Whatsoever ye would that others should do to you, do ye even so to them." Christianity, 7:12 King James Version (30 AD)

An important question to consider regarding interfaith and independent ministers is, are they legitimate? According to dictionary.com, legitimate means:

1. according to law; lawful

If we look at the wording of the first amendment, (Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof...") then any ordained independent or interfaith minister must be legitimate as well as the more traditional clergy members. Yet, many states place restrictions upon what legitimizes a minister, as when it comes to solemnizing marriages. Take the state of Virginia for example. To register, you must appear in person in Arlington County and show your Certificate of Ordination, a picture ID, and pay a $16.00 fee. The county clerk will inquire as to the status of your organization with the IRS. Legally, churches or spiritual organizations are not required to obtain a 501(c)3 status, but many desire a tax-exempt status in order to save tax dollars. The IRS definition only applies to those organizations that are seeking a tax-exempt status. Does that mean that all other spiritual and religious organizations that pay taxes are not legitimate? Or, has the first amendment been overlooked in this instance? Concerns about the integrity and legitimacy of clerics seems valid. Clergy, as a whole, receive respect and admiration by the very nature of their calling and are often viewed as trusted mentors, teachers, role models and faithful leaders. Can the grass roots interfaith and independent ministry movement stand up to such expectations? Can they be trusted? Yet, the question begscan traditionally ordained clergy be trusted as well. When a Google search for interfaith minister and abuse is performed, the searcher finds the first page filled with links to sites that claim to care for the abused or to help those abusing drugs, etc. When a Google search for Catholic priest and abuse is performed, the entire first page is filled with links to pages about the recent scandal where priests sexually abused children. It seems reasonable to conclude, then, that a cleric as a member of an established world religion does not, by itself, demonstrate trustworthiness. Similarly, interfaith and independent ministries have little history upon which to base a qualified answer to these important questions.

Religions, by their very nature, profess a right/wrong philosophy through creed and dogma. Yet, sacred texts, creed and dogma are open to interpretation as to what constitutes right and wrong. Disagreements on interpretations abound. Indeed, current events attest to the tragic world events rooted in religious disagreements (September 11, the Arab-Israeli conflicts, and our current state of affairs).

When Religion Turns Evil" by Baptist Minister Dr. Charles Kimball, (2003) defines five signs of corruption in religions. They are: absolute truth claims, blind obedience, establishing the ideal" time, the end justifies any means, and declaring holy war." These attributes can be found in the Nazis, the Crusades and in the cults of Jim Jones and David Koresh.

Self-righteousness, then, is present as a common trait found in the actions of the Nazis, the Crusaders and both the Jones and Koresh cults. When power and the need to be right invade religion, there is no place for the Golden Rule. The world would benefit if all spiritual and religious organizations would take heed of the warning offered in Matthew 23:27-28:

Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of dead men's bones and everything unclean. In the same way, on the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness."

It seems then that the major qualifications necessary for someone to become a legitimate cleric (either an independent clergy or a cleric with a major religion) and minister to the spiritual needs of others would be twofold: a deep desire to live a life free from self-righteous tendencies, and a life dedicated to the practice of the Golden Rule. The basic concept of love that is found in all of the great texts would then be practiced, promoting tolerance, understanding, compassion and peace.

Copyright (c) 2008 The Ministerial Seminary of America, LLC

Rev. Barbara Eberle, MA, OMC is an Ordained Ministerial Counselor who has a passion for promoting Interfaith tolerance and is the Managing Member of The Ministerial Seminary of America, LLC. at
http://www.ministerialseminary.com

Article Source: http://www.earticlesonline.com/Article/Interfaith-and-Independent-Ordinations---A-Grassroots-Movement/388786

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