It doesn't take much to declare yourself a minister. You can do it simply by stating the fact and choosing a lofty title. The next step is to have a congregation which, according to the bible, means at least one other person needs to buy into your message. If you want to perform a wedding, funeral, or other rites, an ordination may be purchased on the internet for a few dollars. So there exist the real opportunity to hitch your wagon to an insane narcissist, if you aren't careful, and our society seems to breed them like rats. The problem arises with intent.
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