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What doctorate should I get?

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TheRadCactus
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I was recently ordained as a minister in the Universal Life Church (free and practically instantaneous).  I initially did it as a joke and so that I would be able to legally conduct my friend's wedding, but now I'm interested in ordering one of their doctorate programs.  For less than $30, I can become a Doctor os Metaphysics, Doctor of Immortality, or Doctor of the Universe.  I can't decide which one I like best!  And in case you're wondering about their credibility, here's a list of other ministers: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ministers_of_the_Universal_Life_Church

  Besides, the ordination was free, so whether it's legit or not doesn't bother me too much.

Jul 18 2009 1:52AM
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Mr.Capone
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that's awesome...

oh and "doctor of the universe" is a pretty badass title...
Jul 18 2009 2:05AM
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reverendwrong
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im sooo doing this
Jul 18 2009 2:07AM
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baethoven
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Universe is pretty bad ass. you get to use this title?
Jul 18 2009 2:09AM
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Calb3rt
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Jul 18 2009 2:12AM
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TheRadCactus
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Whether I "get to" or not, I'm going to : )  Some of them are accredited doctorates, so they should, in theory, be just as official as a PhD from Yale.  But I just want to TECHNICALLY be Dr. TheRadCactus...so if I ever get into a debate with someone, I can just say,  "Are you a doctor of the universe?  Didn't think so."
Jul 18 2009 2:16AM
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baethoven
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hahaha there's just no comeback to that. go for it.

Jul 18 2009 2:25AM
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mr_shifty
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that would be badass. how many people can say that
Jul 18 2009 2:40AM
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reverendwrong
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and as of about 5 min ago i am Reverend Ryan Johnson

literally takes 5 min


i now absolve all of you of your sins
Jul 18 2009 2:47AM
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TheRadCactus
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Getting the "welcome to the ministry" email that starts off, "Rev. [your name],"... so satisfying!
Jul 18 2009 3:15AM
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reverendwrong
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hell yea it does
Jul 18 2009 3:18AM
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gregor
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Why pay the $30, why not just start calling yourself a doctor, make yourself a certificate and run with it.
You'll be just as qualified.

But then again take the example of gillian mckeith, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gillian_mckeith
She is famous as a lifestyle guru and nutritionist in the UK but she bought her doctorate of the internet.
Jul 18 2009 10:12AM
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